THE CONQUEROR: Nikola Jokic made NBA history when surpassing Lebron James’ record In Nuggets-Jazz Game

On Wednesday evening, the Denver Nuggets are in Salt Lake City facing off against the Utah Jazz.

During the game, two-time MVP Nikola Jokic made NBA history by becoming the 222nd player to score 13,000 career points.

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Jokic came into the evening with 12,996 career points, so he only needed four to reach the milestone.

Via The NBA: “The Joker becomes the youngest player in NBA history to record 13K+ points, 6K+ rebounds, and 4K+ assists in their career, previous: LeBron James (29y, 82d)”

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Jokic is in the middle of another fantastic season with averages of 25.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, 9.2 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 56.9% from the field and 34.2% from the three-point range in 37 games.

The Nuggets are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 26-12 record in their first 38 games.

They are 8-2 over their last ten games and most recently beat the Detroit Pistons by a score of 131-114.

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In 25 minutes of playing time, Jokic had four points, seven rebounds, 16 assists and five blocks while shooting 2/3 from the field.

Following the Jazz, the Nuggets will return home to host Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday evening in Denver.

Jokic is in his tenth season in the NBA (all with the Denver Nuggets) and has established himself as one of the best centers of all time.

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In 633 regular-season games, he averaged 20.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 1.2 steals while shooting 55.4% from the field and 34.8% from three-point range.

He has also played in 68 NBA playoff games and helped the Nuggets to their first championship last season.