CoolHandMe

SGA’s efficiency this season is showing just how overrated the efficiency argument was in last year’s MVP debate.

Look at his effective field goal percentage (eFG%) over the years:

2021–22: 49.6%
2022–23: 53.1%
2023–24: 56.7%
2024–25: 56.9%
2025–26: 59.7%
2026–27: 50.6% (so far)

As OKC became deeper and more dominant, SGA’s efficiency went up.

Now, with OKC’s depth temporarily depleted he’s being asked to carry more of the offensive burden and take tougher shots. Suddenly, his eFG% has fallen below the NBA average again.

This is exactly why the MVP argument built so heavily around his efficiency was flawed. Efficiency doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Team depth, offensive support, and the burden a superstar carries matter enormously.

Jaylen Brown doesn’t acknowledge Jayson Tatum and then goes 13/5/2? You gotta at least go for 30 after that.

Now that Luka is playing amazing defense, we’re gonna find out MVP voters really value guys who can set good screens.

Luka tonight:

32 points
10 assists
8 rebounds
5 steals!
2 blocks

Great shorthanded win on the second night of a back to back. The entire bench stepped up, and everyone battled and played well. Such a fun team to watch.

Also, Luka needs to be in the conversation for Defensive Player of the Month.

Hawks said we may lose but we’re not letting Luka get 40 tonight 😂. It’s probably the right strategy though without AR.