Nikola Jokic has won his third NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, placing him among the legends of the game. Despite his team, the Denver Nuggets, being down 2-0 in the playoffs, it”s important to celebrate his regular season achievements. Jokic won the MVP in a decisive manner, beating out other star players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic.
Jokic was exceptional in numerous statistical categories and played more minutes than ever before in his career. This award solidifies his status as a legendary player, as he joins the ranks of other three-time MVP winners such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and more. With Jokic”s leadership and the Nuggets” long-term plans, he is likely to have more opportunities to compete for MVP titles in the future.
For what it is worth, Jokic’s Nuggets finished with the exact same record as Gilgeous-Alexander’s Thunder this season (57-25), but the Thunder got the No. 1 seed in the West thanks to a tiebreaker. While Jokic’s numbers were more impressive (26.4 points, 12.4 rebounds and 9.0 assists per game), many thought that Gilgeous-Alexander did a better job leading a young, dark-horse Thunder team to the No. 1 seed in the West.
Jokic”s MVP win, coupled with his impressive playoff performance last year, firmly establishes him as one of the greatest players of all time. Jokic”s scoring ability, passing skills, and basketball IQ make him a unique and invaluable asset to his team. The Nuggets heavily rely on his contributions, as their offensive and defensive performance significantly drops when he is off the court.
Nikola Jokic is just the 9th player in NBA history to win MVP three times
Jokic’s MVP honors may seem less significant because he hasn’t won a title, but it’s crucial to keep in mind that the MVP is determined by regular season performance. Jokic is currently the top player in the league because of his skill and influence on the game. Jokic, who is only 29 years old, has a lot of years ahead of him and has the potential to go down as one of the all-time greats.
