Nikola Jokic’s MVP-worthy play elevates teammates and leads Timberwolves to second place in the Western Conference

Jokic’s MVP-worthy stats speak for themselves: averaging 26.4 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 9 assists per game, along with shooting 35.9% from the 3-point line and recording 25 triple-doubles. What sets Jokic apart from other superstars is his ability to control the game without dominating the ball. Unlike players like Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who rely heavily on scoring and ball-handling, Jokic orchestrates plays and makes his teammates better.

By pulling the strings of the game, Jokic elevates the performance of his teammates like Aaron Gordon and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. He turns good players into key contributors on a championship-caliber team. What sets Jokic apart from other superstars is his unique style of play and ability to impact the game in multiple ways make him a deserving recipient of the MVP award. In addition, he has joined an elite group of players to have won three or more MVP trophies in NBA history.

Jokic’s third MVP award was earned after leading the league in points (27.3), rebounds (11), assists (8) and steals (1). The Timberwolves finished second in the Western Conference with a record of 50-32, their best regular season performance since joining the league in 1989-90 season. The Nuggets lost their first playoff series against Timberwolves with Nikola Jokic leading them in every game with average numbers over double digits across all categories except steals where he had an average of just under seven steals per game