![]() ![]() But with Kevin Durant expected to miss around a month with a knee injury, the Brooklyn Nets need Irving to be more than a compilation of highlights. We know Kyrie is a great shot-maker, a player who can do miraculous things with a basketball. Right now, Jokić looks poised to add himself to that list. If the season ended today he’d be the clear MVP, which would be his third straight, an honour only achieved by Bill Russell (1960-63), Wilt Chamberlain (1965-68) and Larry Bird (1983-86). Jokić is both the league’s best watch and probably its toughest guard. Game Winner ð° /IsOSsgQXmt- Denver Nuggets January 16, 2023 ![]() This jumper to seal a win over the Magic was his latest crowning achievement. His Nuggets, after winning six in a row and 16 of their last 19, are now in first place in the Western Conference, basically all because of Jokić’s stellar play (according to the statistical website Cleaning the Glass, the Nuggets perform at the level of a 67-win team with Jokić on the floor and a 16-win squad when he sits).īy now you know about all the dazzling dishes, but did you know that Jokić has also become one of the league‘s premier clutch bucket-getters? According to NBA.com, Jokić is 24 for 48 on shots to tie or take the lead in the final minute of the fourth quarter or overtime over the past five seasons, tied with Marcus Morris (10 for 20) for the best mark among players with at least 20 attempts. He’s shooting 62 per cent (no, that’s not a typo) from the field. He’s basically averaging a triple-double (24.7 points, 10.9 rebounds, 9.8 assists per game). It’s hard to overstate just how incredible Nikola Jokić has been this season. What better time to take stock of the risers and fallers across the NBA? Rising: The likelihood of an MVP three-peat We have crossed the halfway mark of the season. ![]()
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