Denver second to Golden State and second in the Western Conference. Denver, who has been in the ninth position in the last two seasons and has been unable to advance to the playoffs, is on the verge of entering the playoffs in five seasons with a win from the start of the season.
There are many reasons for Denver's rise, but I can not help mentioning Nikola Jokic's MVP class.
Jokic has signed an extension contract with Denver last summer for $ 154 million over five years. And he is leading a team that plays like a monster this season. All-season Jokic is in the process of recording 20.4 points and 10.7 rebounds and 7.7 assists and 1.4 steals per game. Compared to last season, the time of the competition has been somehow reduced, but most of the record is career-high.
Jokic has been consistently named as MVP candidate with James Harden, Paul George, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. He has been selected for his first all-star career and has been recognized for his outstanding skills. It is a personal award to aim at now.
Nikola Jokic recorded the quickest triple-double in the History of NBA 14 minutes and 33 seconds on Thursday, easily smashing Jim Tucker’s previous record of 17 minutes from 1955.
Jokic's scary point is that he is a 211cm big man, but he boasts a wide field of view and brilliant passability. Jokic has shown his potential as a "passing big man" by recording sixteen triple-doubles over three seasons since his debut. And the potential is completely in full bloom recently. Only 12 triple - doubles were achieved this season.
The defense has also changed. In the meantime, Jokic was a much-criticized player in defense. The speed and power of the game are falling and the power to stand up is lacking, revealing the problem in the 2 to 2 defense and the goal defense. But this season is different. Jokic was the player who allowed his Markman to score with a 66.8% batting average in the bottom of last season. However, this figure dropped to 61.7% this season.
As Jokic's defense improves, Denver's team defense power is also rebounding. Denver, who gave up 108.5 points per game last season, is giving 107 points this season. Defense efficiency also improved. Defensive rating of 108.3 points, which means disappointment in 100 defensive opportunities, is in the top ten in the league.
Many Denver fans are already claiming MVP for Jokic. And was also pleased with Denver's rebound in defense this season because Jokic had grown out of defense. "Denver is having a fantastic season this season, and Jokic is leading the MVP race."
The Denver Nuggets had a 114-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.Nikola Jokic scored 19 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists in the triple-double play, leading the team to victory. After the game, Jokic also expressed his desire to become Denver's team Duncan.
Can Jokic lead team to champion as franchise star of Denver according to his words? There is a growing interest in where Denver can go this season.
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