The centre easily defeated his rivals to earn his third victory in the previous four seasons.
Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets has decisively defeated Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder and Luka Doncic of the Mavericks to win the NBA’s Most Valuable Player title for the 2023–24 campaign.
Jokic makes history by joining the NBA’s most illustrious group of players and leaving his mark alongside the best players to have ever played the game.
With this, Jokic has now won three MVP awards, joining the elite ranks of NBA greats like LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell.
His opponents were left in his wake as a result of his dominant play throughout the season, which earned him an astounding 79 first-place votes and a total of 926 points.
The Serbian sensation’s season-long accomplishments are truly astounding.
The fact that Jokic averages more than 25 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists a game—a feat last accomplished by Oscar Robertson more than 60 years ago—is a testament to his statistical prowess.
His services were crucial in helping the Nuggets to a franchise-high 57 victories, demonstrating his influence on the group’s performance.
Jokic propelled Nuggets to NBA Playoffs with stellar performances
Jokic proved his flexibility by showcasing his all-around abilities throughout the season with 25 triple-doubles and 68 double-doubles, solidifying his place as one of the most dynamic players in the league.
In addition, he broke records by surpassing NBA legends like Wilt Chamberlain and securing his legacy in basketball history with 708 assists.
Beyond individual awards, Jokic dominated the league in a number of statistical categories, such as Win Shares and Player Efficiency Rating (PER).
His steady leadership and consistency were on display as he led the Nuggets with unparalleled skill, solidifying his status as the game’s greatest player.
His rise from the 41st pick in the 2014 NBA Draft to the three-time MVP is a testament to the benefits of tenacity and willpower in the face of adversity.
Jokic and the Nuggets will take the floor one more on Friday to take on the Timberwolves in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
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