Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić has wasted no time etching his name into the annals of NBA lore this season, pouring in 200 points across his first five games of 2025-26 season. It’s a number that slots Luka third all-time behind only Wilt Chamberlain’s twin explosions of 264 and 256 from the early 1960s.
Luka has been utterly dominant this year. His most recent masterclass featured 35 points, 13 assists, nine rebounds, five steals and two blocks in a win over the San Antonio Spurs. No player in the history of the NBA has achieved that exact stat line.
Luka is shooting 50 percent from the field in 39 minutes per game. To go along with his 40 PPG figure, he’s averaging 11.0 rebounds and 9.2 assists per game.
Chamberlain’s untouchable hauls from 1961 and 1962 came in a faster-paced

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