NBA“>Nikola Jokic is currently on another planet. The pivot of the Denver Nuggets continues the great performances and stands out as one of the favorites to his own succession for the title of MVP. Again last night, the Serb was giant to allow the success of his team against the New Orleans Pelicans (116-105).
Asleep in the first period, the Nuggets star scored 22 of his 29 points after the break. With 13 more rebounds and 10 assists, he still compiled a triple-double. This is quite simply his 6th in January.
And in the history of the NBA, Jokic has just equaled a record for a pivot! Indeed, over the same month, only Wilt Chamberlain, in this position 5, had already managed to perform a triple-double 6 times. The legend has also achieved this performance 4 times in his career.
At only 26 years old, the native of Sombor continues to panic the counters. With 69 career triple-doubles, he is also close to Chamberlain (78), 6th in the all-time ranking of this category.
“When Jok makes 3-pointers, he’s practically impossible to defend. He’s just the MVP doing MVP stuff. I love playing with him: his vision of the field, his passing ability, his passion for the game and his abilities are simply amazing.
Playing with someone like that is just fun, it makes the game fun. He plays the right way, does the right readings. He’s a selfless guy with a strong character. He’s an amazing basketball player.
I’m just trying to make it easier for him. So I try to reciprocate. It’s a great feeling to go out there and know he’s got his back and I’m backing him.” summarized Aaron Gordon facing the press.
A simply exceptional player.
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