Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić received an early endorsement for his MVP campaign from Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori during the teams' matchup on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Nori, an opposing coach, publicly backed Dončić's case for the league's most valuable player award.
Dončić, wearing No. 77, handled the ball throughout the game against the Trail Blazers, while Nori was seen directing his players from the sideline. The endorsement from a rival coach adds notable support to Dončić's early-season MVP narrative.
