Nikola Jokić
Awards & Honours
23
Awards Won
1
Honours
1
Rankings
4
Records
Jokić's trophy case is remarkable for a second-round pick. He is one of only three players to win three or more MVP awards, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and a few others. He is the first center since Shaquille O'Neal to win back-to-back MVPs. His 2023 championship run was historic: he averaged 30.2 points, 14 rebounds, and 7.2 assists in the playoffs. Jokić is also the only player to lead the league in both rebounds and assists per game in a single season, a feat he achieved in 2024-25. He ranks second all-time in triple-doubles, and his 30-20-20 game is one of only two in NBA history.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Banner in Belgrade
An 85-foot by 226-foot banner honoring Jokić and Radivoj Korać was unveiled in Belgrade.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Centers of All Time
Records & Feats
Only player to lead league in rebounds and assists per game in a season
In 2024-25, Jokić led the NBA in both rebounds (12.9) and assists (10.7) per game, a first in league history.
Fastest triple-double in NBA history
Jokić recorded a triple-double in 14 minutes and 33 seconds in 2018.
Only player to record a 30-20-20 game
Jokić had 31 points, 21 rebounds, and 22 assists in a game in 2023.
Lowest-drafted player to win NBA MVP
Selected 41st overall, Jokić is the lowest pick ever to win the MVP award.