Nikola Jokic just did it again! 🎉 The Denver Nuggets' superstar center clinched his third NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the 2023-24 season, joining the elite club of basketball legends who've won the accolade three times or more. Talk about making history! 🏀🔥
Jokic now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with icons like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, Magic Johnson, LeBron James, Wilt Chamberlain, Larry Bird, and Moses Malone. Not bad company to keep, right? 😉
In the MVP race, Jokic outshined Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) from the Oklahoma City Thunder and Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks. Last year's MVP, Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers, was out of the running after missing the minimum 65 games in the regular season.
Ever the humble star, Jokic credited his team for his success: \"It's got to start with the teammates; without them, I cannot do nothing,\" he told TNT. \"Coaches, players, organization, medical staff, strength coaches, development coaches. It is all one big circle. But I cannot be whatever I am without them.\"
And what a season it was! Jokic averaged an impressive 26.4 points, 12.4 rebounds, and nine assists per game. His leadership propelled the Nuggets to a stellar 57-25 record, securing them second place in the fiercely competitive Western Conference. His partner-in-crime, Jamal Murray, wasn't too shabby either, putting up 21.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game. Dynamic duo, anyone? 💥
With Jokic leading the charge, the Nuggets are undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with. The Mile High City is buzzing, and so are we! Can't wait to see what's next. 🚀
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Nikola Jokic becomes ninth player in NBA history to have three MVPs
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