Nikola Jokic Has Been Named NBA MVP 2024 For The Third Time

Denver Nugets Center, Nikola Jokic, has been named NBA MVP 2024. He won his third title in the last four seasons since 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2023-2024. (photo: dock. between)

JAKARTA The Denver Nugets Center, Nikola Jokic, has been named the NBA 2024 MVP. He has won his third title in four seasons since 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2023-2024. With a total of 926 points, Jokic is far ahead of his closest rival, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Oklahoma City Thunder, and Luka Doncic of Dallas Mavericks.

Citing the official NBA website, Serbian veterans who have played nine seasons are ninth players to win three or more MVP titles. He joined Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (six), Michael Jordan (five), Bill Russell (five), Wilt Chamberlain (four), LeBron James (four), Larry Bird (three), Magic Johnson (three) and Moses Malone (three).

In the regular 2023-24 season,Jokimen are ranked 10th in the NBA in terms of points, fourth in rebounds, and third in assists per game. He became the second player in NBA history to score at least 2,000 points, 900 rebounds, and 700 assists in one season, joining Oscar Robertson (1961-62).

"First of all, for teammates, without them, I can't do anything," Jokic said. "Trainers, players, management, medical staff, strength coaches, development coaches. It's all a big circle. But I can't be anything without them."

Jokic's third MVP win with a total of 926 points, well above the value of its competitors. In second place, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Oklahoma City Thunder recorded 640 points, in third place there was Luka Doncic from Dallas Mavericks with 566 points.

Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks took fourth place, and New York guard Knicks Jalen Brunson was fifth in the vote.

There are many players who deserve it. Maybe only the details and small things distinguish it," said Jokic, who is known as a humble player and doesn't like to be highlighted.

Jockeymen occupy second place in the NBA in double-double (68) and triple-double (25). He has a shot accuracy of 58.3 percent of open play, the league's 10th highest record.