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The Unstoppable Rise of Nikola Jokic: A Season for the Ages
Nikola Jokic's historic performances have become a regular occurrence, and it's time the basketball world takes notice. The Denver Nuggets superstar is putting together a season that is simply unparalleled, cementing his status as the best player in the NBA today.
Jokic's latest feat was a triple-double of 37 points, 18 rebounds, and 15 assists, leading the Nuggets to a thrilling 122-120 victory over the reigning Western Conference champions, the Dallas Mavericks. This was Jokic's fourth consecutive triple-double and his sixth of the young NBA season, putting him atop the league in that metric.