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Nikola Jokić

Center, Denver Nuggets

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Why they shine

The most complete center in the modern game — a three-time MVP who reads the floor like a point guard.

Full name: Nikola Jokić
Nationality: Serbia
Team: Denver Nuggets
Position: Center

Record

Honor record

NBA Most Valuable Player

2024 · May 8, 2024

Ball Arena, Denver

Third MVP in four seasons — joining the exclusive club of three-time winners including LeBron James, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.

NBA Most Valuable Player Award

2021 · Jun 8, 2021

NBA post-season announcement

Jokić became the first Denver Nugget and the first second-round pick ever to win MVP, averaging 26.4 points, 10.8 rebounds and 8.3 assists while playing all 72 games.

NBA Most Valuable Player Award

2022 · May 11, 2022

NBA post-season announcement

A second straight MVP made Jokić the first back-to-back winner since Curry in 2016, won on the back of a 27.1-point, 13.8-rebound season in which he posted 19 triple-doubles.

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