Luka Doncic Achieves All-NBA First Team Status Again

Luka Doncic continues to solidify his status as a premier player in the NBA. The Lakers’ star guard was named to the All-NBA First Team for the 2025-26 season, which is quite an achievement.

This recognition marks the sixth time Doncic has earned a spot on an All-NBA team during his eight years in the league. He previously made the First Team for five consecutive seasons (2020-2024).

Interestingly, the only years Doncic didn’t make the All-NBA roster were his rookie season in 2019—when he secured the Rookie of the Year honor—and the 2024-25 season, in which he only played 50 games.

At just 27 years old, Doncic also secured the scoring title for the second time in three years. He posted impressive averages of 33.5 points, 8.3 assists, 7.7 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game.

He uniquely snagged the Western Conference Player of the Month honor twice during the 2025-26 season, once in January and then again in March. Even though he didn’t hit the 65-game threshold, Doncic was still eligible for postseason recognition after the NBA and NBPA granted exceptions for extraordinary circumstances regarding that rule. Notably, Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander also ranked fourth in MVP voting for the second year in a row.

Doncic played 64 eligible games this season but did suffer a Grade 2 left hamstring injury near the end of the regular season during a loss to the Thunder on April 2. Additionally, he missed two games in December for the birth of his daughter in Europe, which is, you know, pretty significant. After navigating a 2024-25 season filled with challenges—including a calf injury and a surprising trade to the Lakers—this 2025-26 season saw him reclaim his place as one of the league’s elite players.

He kicked off this season remarkably, scoring at least 40 points in his first three games, a feat only matched by Wilt Chamberlain in league history. Not to forget, Doncic, alongside rising star Austin Reeves, guided the Lakers to an impressive 15-4 record in the first six weeks, all while LeBron James was sidelined for the initial 14 games due to sciatica. Doncic led the league with an average of 35.1 points during that stretch.

His performance improved notably after recovering from the hamstring injury post-All-Star break. From February 20 to March 31, he averaged 35.8 points, 7.8 assists, and 7.7 rebounds in 21 games, contributing to the Lakers’ strong 16-5 record during that period—14-2 in March alone.