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Nikola Jokić, today's best basketball player and three-time MVP, continues to play incredible games in the strongest league in the world, the NBA. Even though age doesn't seem to affect his level of play, frustrations are growing in Denver. Namely, many analysts and experts constantly diminish his merits, and among them the controversial Stephen A. Smith stands out, who claims that Jokić did not deserve the MVP award this season.
Nikola is again at the top level, with an average of 28.9 points, 12.9 rebounds and 10.6 assists per game. This triple-double performance is truly phenomenal and puts him among the best players in the league. These numbers speak for themselves, and Jokić is once again among the top three in all categories. However, some analysts believe that this is not enough for him to win the MVP award again.
The competition is on the rise, but Jokić remains the best
For many, the current MVP favorite is the Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is the league's leading scorer with 32.9 points per game. Oklahoma currently leads the Western Conference, which makes Gilgeous-Alexander an even more attractive candidate for this prestigious award. However, regardless of all these data, nobody does what Nikola does on the floor.
This great NBA player not only has a triple-double effect, but suffers serious blows and beatings on a daily basis. In the last match, brutal scratches and injuries were again seen on his body, which only further shows his sacrifice on the field. Despite all that, Jokić remains focused and does not react to the analysts' provocations.
Denver Nuggets fans are extremely angry about these comments, especially from Stephen A. Smith. They feel that Jokić deserves much more attention, especially from the referees, who should protect him more on the field. These injuries that he suffers during matches, in the opinion of many, deserve to be protected more and to be awarded more free throws.
Jokić, who is known for his calm demeanor and incredible technique, doesn't let the negative comments get in his way.
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