NBA-Jokic challenges to become the first European player in history to win three consecutive MVPs

2023-02-17 11:39

NBA-Jokic challenges to become the first European player in history to win three consecutive MVPs

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets made history. He has won the NBA MVP for two consecutive years. This year, Jokic once again challenged the MVP three-peat.


The American media simulated the NBA voting method, and invited 100 media professionals to participate in it, and asked them to vote for the 5 MVP candidates. However, Jokic won 77 votes out of 100 votes and was elected first, with a total score of 913 points.


The second place is Antetokounmpo of the Bucks, the third is Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers, the fourth is Tatum of the Boston Celtics, and the fifth is Doncic of the Lone Ranger .


Jokic performed well this season, playing 51 games before the All-Star break, averaging 24.7 points, 11.5 rebounds, 10.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game. Jokic is shooting 63.2 percent from the field and 82.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Nuggets currently have an NBA record of 41 wins and 18 losses this season, ranking first in the Western Conference and third in the league.


NBA-Jokic challenges to become the first European player in history to win three consecutive MVPs

In the history of the NBA, only 3 players have achieved three consecutive MVP championships, namely Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain and Larry Bird. If Jokic can really successfully challenge the MVP three-peat, he will not only become the fourth player in history, but also the first European player in history to win the MVP three-peat.


Although Jokic winning the MVP three-peat will make him one of the great players, the most important thing for Jokic now is to win in the playoffs, because the Nuggets lost last season and the previous season . The Nuggets this season are currently in good shape and hope to continue. Jokic must also help the team continue to win, so that fans can see that Jokic is one of the greatest players.