Doncic wins West finals MVP
Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is the recipient of this year's Magic Johnson Trophy, given to the most valuable player of the Western Conference finals.
The Slovenian received all nine votes from the panel of media members.
Luka Doncic is awarded The Earvin "Magic" Johnson Trophy as he is named the Western Conference Finals MVP 🏆
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Doncic averaged 32.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 8.2 assists as the Mavs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games to secure their first Finals berth since 2011.
The Mavericks superstar tallied 36 points, 10 boards, five assists, and two steals in the series-clincher. He had two triple-doubles in five tilts against the T-Wolves.
Nikola Jokic and Stephen Curry were the only two previous winners of the Magic Johnson Trophy.
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