ClutchPoints: “[Jamal Murray] is the guy who [Nikola] Jokic relies on to hit those buckets. He becomes the number-one option… So you’re giving the MVP to a guy when it counts has to give it to another guy.” — Gilbert Arenas 👀 (via @NightcapShow_) pic.twitter.com/7Kb3QJG4PS
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
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Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Roughly 10 minutes!
Let’s celebrate Nikola Jokic’s accomplishments, then we talk about Game 3.
youtube.com/watch?v=abVr4Y… pic.twitter.com/8Wdd0RC6bu – 9:49 PM
Roughly 10 minutes!
Let’s celebrate Nikola Jokic’s accomplishments, then we talk about Game 3.
youtube.com/watch?v=abVr4Y… pic.twitter.com/8Wdd0RC6bu – 9:49 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
J-Kidd on the MVP voting: “You talk about three of the best players in the world with the Joker, Shai and Luka. It’s incredible to be mentioned with those three. Does he come out and play at a higher level? We just need him to play at the MVP level he’s been playing all season.” – 8:30 PM
J-Kidd on the MVP voting: “You talk about three of the best players in the world with the Joker, Shai and Luka. It’s incredible to be mentioned with those three. Does he come out and play at a higher level? We just need him to play at the MVP level he’s been playing all season.” – 8:30 PM
Tas Melas @TasMelas
I was scratched by a horse.
Gotta be the spirit of Jokic.
But Jokic doesn’t get scratched by horses.
But this wasn’t even a real horse.
But Nuggets still gonna win Game 3. pic.twitter.com/Uu7EUCN78U – 7:07 PM
I was scratched by a horse.
Gotta be the spirit of Jokic.
But Jokic doesn’t get scratched by horses.
But this wasn’t even a real horse.
But Nuggets still gonna win Game 3. pic.twitter.com/Uu7EUCN78U – 7:07 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Picking the vibes up on today’s show!!
Jokic wins MVP #3, is this the last?
Why DEFENSE, not offense, is the key in game 3
Resetting the vibes
📺 youtube.com/live/q8Zz3OaJJ… pic.twitter.com/S6Kjd4Jwp1 – 5:11 PM
Picking the vibes up on today’s show!!
Jokic wins MVP #3, is this the last?
Why DEFENSE, not offense, is the key in game 3
Resetting the vibes
📺 youtube.com/live/q8Zz3OaJJ… pic.twitter.com/S6Kjd4Jwp1 – 5:11 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
LIVE on today’s show
– Jokic wins MVP
– Updated Jokic resume
– Game 3 adjustments
– Restoring the vibes
📺 Tune in: youtube.com/watch?v=q8Zz3O… pic.twitter.com/vDiRe9fB78 – 5:10 PM
LIVE on today’s show
– Jokic wins MVP
– Updated Jokic resume
– Game 3 adjustments
– Restoring the vibes
📺 Tune in: youtube.com/watch?v=q8Zz3O… pic.twitter.com/vDiRe9fB78 – 5:10 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Tune in to NBA Today (4-7pET) w/ @TermineRadio & @JumpShot8
🏀 Carlisle blames market size
🏆 Jokic joins elite list
👀 Shaq shows zero class
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Tune in to NBA Today (4-7pET) w/ @TermineRadio & @JumpShot8
🏀 Carlisle blames market size
🏆 Jokic joins elite list
👀 Shaq shows zero class
🎙 @KirkGoldsberry (Author) at 520p ET
📻 Listen Live: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive
📱Call the Show: 855-NBA-Jump (855-622-5867) pic.twitter.com/q8ovbzZPCM – 4:10 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
The NBA MVP curse? Nikola Jokic, Nuggets trying to defy recent history as they face 2-0 deficit vs. Wolves
(By @JasmynWimbish)
cbssports.com/nba/news/the-n… – 3:06 PM
The NBA MVP curse? Nikola Jokic, Nuggets trying to defy recent history as they face 2-0 deficit vs. Wolves
(By @JasmynWimbish)
cbssports.com/nba/news/the-n… – 3:06 PM
Gery Woelfel @GeryWoelfel
Just the mere fact Jonny Horst gave up three players and FIVE second-round draft picks to acquire Jae Crowder should make him the clear-cut choice to run the dysfunctional Pistons.
And, for those who pooh-pooh 2nd rounders, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic and the best player in theis… – 12:25 PM
Just the mere fact Jonny Horst gave up three players and FIVE second-round draft picks to acquire Jae Crowder should make him the clear-cut choice to run the dysfunctional Pistons.
And, for those who pooh-pooh 2nd rounders, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic and the best player in theis… – 12:25 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Full show today. Come join.
The most Knicks-ian win of the playoffs
The Thunder’s gameplan vs the Mavs
Jokic wins MVP, Shaq steals the show
📺 youtube.com/live/4xZ5VUj5m… pic.twitter.com/iG0N0A6sHn – 12:09 PM
Full show today. Come join.
The most Knicks-ian win of the playoffs
The Thunder’s gameplan vs the Mavs
Jokic wins MVP, Shaq steals the show
📺 youtube.com/live/4xZ5VUj5m… pic.twitter.com/iG0N0A6sHn – 12:09 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players to average 15/10/5 on 40+ 3P% in a playoff run:
Nikola Jokic
Kevin Garnett
Larry Bird
And Josh Hart. pic.twitter.com/8LYqFAw86d – 11:38 AM
Players to average 15/10/5 on 40+ 3P% in a playoff run:
Nikola Jokic
Kevin Garnett
Larry Bird
And Josh Hart. pic.twitter.com/8LYqFAw86d – 11:38 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Final vote: #NBA MVP:
1. Nikola Jokic.
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
3. Luka Doncic.
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo.
5. Jalen Brunson.
My vote:
1. Jokic.
2. Gilgeous-Alexander.
3. Doncic.
4. Brunson.
5. Jayson Tatum. (Finished 6th in the final voting).
Thoughts? tinyurl.com/2hywunb7 pic.twitter.com/TJsuD829qL – 11:29 AM
Final vote: #NBA MVP:
1. Nikola Jokic.
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
3. Luka Doncic.
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo.
5. Jalen Brunson.
My vote:
1. Jokic.
2. Gilgeous-Alexander.
3. Doncic.
4. Brunson.
5. Jayson Tatum. (Finished 6th in the final voting).
Thoughts? tinyurl.com/2hywunb7 pic.twitter.com/TJsuD829qL – 11:29 AM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Wrote about Nikola Jokic — second on my MVP ballot to SGA, but whatever😂– deservedly getting recognition as an NBA all-timer with his third MVP award. sportsnet.ca/nba/article/jo… – 11:16 AM
Wrote about Nikola Jokic — second on my MVP ballot to SGA, but whatever😂– deservedly getting recognition as an NBA all-timer with his third MVP award. sportsnet.ca/nba/article/jo… – 11:16 AM
The Ringer @ringernba
The three-time MVP Nikola Jokic has been pressed in a way he hasn’t been in a long time, if ever, against the Timberwolves.
@MichaelVPina: theringer.com/nba/2024/5/9/2… – 11:12 AM
The three-time MVP Nikola Jokic has been pressed in a way he hasn’t been in a long time, if ever, against the Timberwolves.
@MichaelVPina: theringer.com/nba/2024/5/9/2… – 11:12 AM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Today’s @WhatsWrightShow talking Brunson, Joker’s 3rd MVP and all things NBA playoffs is live right now on YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=71Tyxt… – 10:33 AM
Today’s @WhatsWrightShow talking Brunson, Joker’s 3rd MVP and all things NBA playoffs is live right now on YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=71Tyxt… – 10:33 AM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Also, while I’m not upset about Luka finishing 3rd in the MVP voting it is very frustrating to see people discussing how they decided between Jokic and SGA … if you weren’t putting Luka into those same thoughts, considering him equally, you did a disservice to the award. – 9:35 AM
Also, while I’m not upset about Luka finishing 3rd in the MVP voting it is very frustrating to see people discussing how they decided between Jokic and SGA … if you weren’t putting Luka into those same thoughts, considering him equally, you did a disservice to the award. – 9:35 AM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
A day after Nikola Jokic won his third MVP, I wrote about all the ways this series against Minnesota can be seen as the toughest challenge of his career: theringer.com/nba/2024/5/9/2… – 9:09 AM
A day after Nikola Jokic won his third MVP, I wrote about all the ways this series against Minnesota can be seen as the toughest challenge of his career: theringer.com/nba/2024/5/9/2… – 9:09 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Nikola Jokic: I liked more last year, without MVP but with NBA title…. sportando.basketball/en/nikola-joki… – 8:46 AM
Nikola Jokic: I liked more last year, without MVP but with NBA title…. sportando.basketball/en/nikola-joki… – 8:46 AM
Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
Nikola Jokic is in elite company with 4+ MVPs and Finals MVPs combined:
MJ, LeBron, Kareem, Magic, Duncan, Bird, Wilt, Russell, Shaq, Moses pic.twitter.com/8B7euLK59i – 8:30 AM
Nikola Jokic is in elite company with 4+ MVPs and Finals MVPs combined:
MJ, LeBron, Kareem, Magic, Duncan, Bird, Wilt, Russell, Shaq, Moses pic.twitter.com/8B7euLK59i – 8:30 AM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
I compared Nikola Jokic to every MVP since 1984 and analyzed their supporting cast. He’s the only one without an All-Star, All-NBA or All-Defense teammate in his first nine seasons. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/JJClrQOVzI – 8:23 AM
I compared Nikola Jokic to every MVP since 1984 and analyzed their supporting cast. He’s the only one without an All-Star, All-NBA or All-Defense teammate in his first nine seasons. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/JJClrQOVzI – 8:23 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
On Wednesday, Nikola Jokic very deservedly won his third NBA MVP award. On Friday night, the Denver Nuggets need him to be the MVP. My column on the Nuggets needing a Jokic masterpiece more than ever, is here. Please read – theathletic.com/5478787/2024/0… – 5:55 AM
On Wednesday, Nikola Jokic very deservedly won his third NBA MVP award. On Friday night, the Denver Nuggets need him to be the MVP. My column on the Nuggets needing a Jokic masterpiece more than ever, is here. Please read – theathletic.com/5478787/2024/0… – 5:55 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Nikola Jokic prefers his MVP-less season much more than this year 🗣 pic.twitter.com/ZGN4NPwhX5 – 5:14 AM
Nikola Jokic prefers his MVP-less season much more than this year 🗣 pic.twitter.com/ZGN4NPwhX5 – 5:14 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Nikola Jokic won his third MVP trophy in four years last night.
One of his former teammates shared a story from Jokic’s rookie season that left the entire Denver Nuggets team shocked at the time👇
basketnews.com/news-205953-ni… – 3:45 AM
Nikola Jokic won his third MVP trophy in four years last night.
One of his former teammates shared a story from Jokic’s rookie season that left the entire Denver Nuggets team shocked at the time👇
basketnews.com/news-205953-ni… – 3:45 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic named 2023-24 Kia MVP sportando.basketball/en/nuggets-nik… – 2:03 AM
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic named 2023-24 Kia MVP sportando.basketball/en/nuggets-nik… – 2:03 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Shaq told Nikola Jokic straight to his face that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should have won the MVP 🫢
pic.twitter.com/4Jzkdc6ZfE – 1:59 AM
Shaq told Nikola Jokic straight to his face that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should have won the MVP 🫢
pic.twitter.com/4Jzkdc6ZfE – 1:59 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
DISCUSS: is Nikola Jokic the greatest European NBA player of all-time? 🐐 pic.twitter.com/iOWrxgEui2 – 1:39 AM
DISCUSS: is Nikola Jokic the greatest European NBA player of all-time? 🐐 pic.twitter.com/iOWrxgEui2 – 1:39 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Nikola Jokic wins his third NBA MVP award 🇷🇸🏆
Deserved? pic.twitter.com/wAA2J3a3CP – 1:13 AM
Nikola Jokic wins his third NBA MVP award 🇷🇸🏆
Deserved? pic.twitter.com/wAA2J3a3CP – 1:13 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Shaq’s comment to Jokic after being named MVP of the season 🗣
“You’re the best player in the league… I thought SGA should’ve been the MVP”
pic.twitter.com/fvEIhFYwz5 – 12:53 AM
Shaq’s comment to Jokic after being named MVP of the season 🗣
“You’re the best player in the league… I thought SGA should’ve been the MVP”
pic.twitter.com/fvEIhFYwz5 – 12:53 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
The on-off splits definitely hurt Tatum in MVP voting. Jokic, Brunson, Giannis, Luka, Shai had staggering on-off impact. #Celtics survived comfortably with Tatum off the floor this year. – 12:50 AM
The on-off splits definitely hurt Tatum in MVP voting. Jokic, Brunson, Giannis, Luka, Shai had staggering on-off impact. #Celtics survived comfortably with Tatum off the floor this year. – 12:50 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic on signing with 361° and wearing their shoes: “361 showed great respect to me.”
“They’re really an up-scaling brand. Maybe I can help them too in some way. It’s the quality of the shoe that I really like. They made a shoe that the comfort is there.” pic.twitter.com/ZkylxjqxEi – 12:03 AM
Nikola Jokic on signing with 361° and wearing their shoes: “361 showed great respect to me.”
“They’re really an up-scaling brand. Maybe I can help them too in some way. It’s the quality of the shoe that I really like. They made a shoe that the comfort is there.” pic.twitter.com/ZkylxjqxEi – 12:03 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Players with at least 15+ points, 12+rebounds and 7+ assists in three consecutive playoffs games:
Wilt Chamberlain
Nikola Jokic
Lebron James
…and…
Josh Hart (current streak)
— end of list — – 10:50 PM
Players with at least 15+ points, 12+rebounds and 7+ assists in three consecutive playoffs games:
Wilt Chamberlain
Nikola Jokic
Lebron James
…and…
Josh Hart (current streak)
— end of list — – 10:50 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Josh Hart tonight:
19 PTS
15 REB
7 AST
8-12 FG
48 MIN
Only Jokic and Tatum have more 15/10/5 games this playoffs. statmuse.com/nba/player/jos… – 10:32 PM
Josh Hart tonight:
19 PTS
15 REB
7 AST
8-12 FG
48 MIN
Only Jokic and Tatum have more 15/10/5 games this playoffs. statmuse.com/nba/player/jos… – 10:32 PM
Todd Whitehead @CrumpledJumper
Nikola Jokic is the 9th player to win 3 MVPs. pic.twitter.com/UhtpHqjgw1 – 10:24 PM
Nikola Jokic is the 9th player to win 3 MVPs. pic.twitter.com/UhtpHqjgw1 – 10:24 PM
Todd Whitehead @CrumpledJumper
Nikola Jokic is the 9th player to win 3 MVPs. pic.twitter.com/aDzL2ecOzy – 10:22 PM
Nikola Jokic is the 9th player to win 3 MVPs. pic.twitter.com/aDzL2ecOzy – 10:22 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
PSA Denverites: Nikola Jokic appreciates people giving him space when he’s at a certain Denver park with his kid: “Nobody’s really – I’m going to say – aggressively bugging me. … because I’m with a kid. They really respect me, and I really, really appreciate that.” – 9:26 PM
PSA Denverites: Nikola Jokic appreciates people giving him space when he’s at a certain Denver park with his kid: “Nobody’s really – I’m going to say – aggressively bugging me. … because I’m with a kid. They really respect me, and I really, really appreciate that.” – 9:26 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
My take….Shaq told Jokic on national TV he felt SGA deserved the MVP-so I do respect Shaq telling Jokic to his face…having said that- Shaq began by saying, “ I hate to rain on someone’s parade BUT….” So Shaq did rain on Jokic’s parade…the truth is both were deserving…period – 9:18 PM
My take….Shaq told Jokic on national TV he felt SGA deserved the MVP-so I do respect Shaq telling Jokic to his face…having said that- Shaq began by saying, “ I hate to rain on someone’s parade BUT….” So Shaq did rain on Jokic’s parade…the truth is both were deserving…period – 9:18 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic on what he remembers about December 15, 2016 when he became the Nuggets’ starting center: “Don’t mess it up.”
“Just play the same way, and I think I did.” pic.twitter.com/z4w6HqvC8U – 9:18 PM
Nikola Jokic on what he remembers about December 15, 2016 when he became the Nuggets’ starting center: “Don’t mess it up.”
“Just play the same way, and I think I did.” pic.twitter.com/z4w6HqvC8U – 9:18 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
MVP Nikola Jokic on how long he’ll play in the NBA: “I’m not going to take a spot from some young guy or put the franchise down. As long as I can play at the highest level and help the team win, I’m going to play until then.” pic.twitter.com/Or1fWgma6e – 9:18 PM
MVP Nikola Jokic on how long he’ll play in the NBA: “I’m not going to take a spot from some young guy or put the franchise down. As long as I can play at the highest level and help the team win, I’m going to play until then.” pic.twitter.com/Or1fWgma6e – 9:18 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Nikola Jokic as MVP, Michael Malone lone Coach of the Year vote: My NBA individual awards ballot, for better or worse (w/video) #NBA #NBAPlayoffs azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 9:12 PM
Nikola Jokic as MVP, Michael Malone lone Coach of the Year vote: My NBA individual awards ballot, for better or worse (w/video) #NBA #NBAPlayoffs azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 9:12 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic when asked if he’s thought about how long his career will last: “As long as I can play at the highest level and help the team win.” pic.twitter.com/1xELTuKK0e – 8:50 PM
Nikola Jokic when asked if he’s thought about how long his career will last: “As long as I can play at the highest level and help the team win.” pic.twitter.com/1xELTuKK0e – 8:50 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
To @bypaulklee’s question about how long he plans to play, Jokic says: “As long as I can play at the highest level and help the team win, I think I’m going to play until then.” – 8:47 PM
To @bypaulklee’s question about how long he plans to play, Jokic says: “As long as I can play at the highest level and help the team win, I think I’m going to play until then.” – 8:47 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
There are 8 players in the last 30 years who have fewer MVPs and more rings than Joker. – 8:42 PM
There are 8 players in the last 30 years who have fewer MVPs and more rings than Joker. – 8:42 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jokic press conference sans context:
“I don’t know how to skate.” – 8:42 PM
Jokic press conference sans context:
“I don’t know how to skate.” – 8:42 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic: “I’m wearing this shirt pretty much every day, especially when I’m in the training facility. Deki is the guy who gave me the freedom. He showed me how you’re supposed to do things. Train, act, workout.”
“He trusted me. I can just say thank you.” pic.twitter.com/DLcE2jfhp2 – 8:41 PM
Nikola Jokic: “I’m wearing this shirt pretty much every day, especially when I’m in the training facility. Deki is the guy who gave me the freedom. He showed me how you’re supposed to do things. Train, act, workout.”
“He trusted me. I can just say thank you.” pic.twitter.com/DLcE2jfhp2 – 8:41 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Nikola Jokic had another MVP caliber season, but I believe if you factor in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lifting OKC from 10th to 1st, plus his edge as a defender, he was a worthy choice too. It was close, but I went with SGA with my vote. Luka was fantastic too. – 8:39 PM
Nikola Jokic had another MVP caliber season, but I believe if you factor in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lifting OKC from 10th to 1st, plus his edge as a defender, he was a worthy choice too. It was close, but I went with SGA with my vote. Luka was fantastic too. – 8:39 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic talking about how his kids and family will look back at his career: “I’m going to be a cool grandpa.” pic.twitter.com/0DY7tvyTfH – 8:37 PM
Nikola Jokic talking about how his kids and family will look back at his career: “I’m going to be a cool grandpa.” pic.twitter.com/0DY7tvyTfH – 8:37 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic after winning MVP: “To be honest, I liked last year when I didn’t win it and we won a championship much better.” pic.twitter.com/vxRs4aITn0 – 8:32 PM
Nikola Jokic after winning MVP: “To be honest, I liked last year when I didn’t win it and we won a championship much better.” pic.twitter.com/vxRs4aITn0 – 8:32 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nikola Jokic after winning his third MVP award in the last four seasons:
“I liked last year when I didn’t get it and we won a championship. Much better.” – 8:31 PM
Nikola Jokic after winning his third MVP award in the last four seasons:
“I liked last year when I didn’t get it and we won a championship. Much better.” – 8:31 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Jokic’s reaction to winning his third MVP 😂
(via @nuggets)
pic.twitter.com/RP7Gz424Ll – 8:21 PM
Jokic’s reaction to winning his third MVP 😂
(via @nuggets)
pic.twitter.com/RP7Gz424Ll – 8:21 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
MVPs: Joker 3, Steph 2
Rings: Steph 4, Joker 1
Really?
I don’t think the MVP award means much any more. – 8:18 PM
MVPs: Joker 3, Steph 2
Rings: Steph 4, Joker 1
Really?
I don’t think the MVP award means much any more. – 8:18 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
NEW #BigNumber @YahooSports:
4.
On Nikola Jokic and his MVP curse: pic.twitter.com/SHqM2v5Bi3 – 8:16 PM
NEW #BigNumber @YahooSports:
4.
On Nikola Jokic and his MVP curse: pic.twitter.com/SHqM2v5Bi3 – 8:16 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
It’s crazy that Joker has 3 MVPs and Kobe has one. Joker has one fewer MVPs than LeBron. Joker has one ring. Kobe and LeBron have 9 combined. – 8:13 PM
It’s crazy that Joker has 3 MVPs and Kobe has one. Joker has one fewer MVPs than LeBron. Joker has one ring. Kobe and LeBron have 9 combined. – 8:13 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Nikola Jokic continues to add to his legacy as one of the all-time greats, becoming just the ninth player to win MVP three times. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 8:13 PM
Nikola Jokic continues to add to his legacy as one of the all-time greats, becoming just the ninth player to win MVP three times. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 8:13 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
New for @TheAthleticNBA – MVP #3 is Jokic’s coronation into the inner circle of greats. Where does he rank in the GOAT debate, and where might he end up when his career is over?
theathletic.com/5477264/2024/0… – 8:09 PM
New for @TheAthleticNBA – MVP #3 is Jokic’s coronation into the inner circle of greats. Where does he rank in the GOAT debate, and where might he end up when his career is over?
theathletic.com/5477264/2024/0… – 8:09 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Inside the NBA MVP Race: Jokic’s consistency was key, and No. 1 picks were denied the trophy again apnews.com/article/nba-mv… – 8:09 PM
Inside the NBA MVP Race: Jokic’s consistency was key, and No. 1 picks were denied the trophy again apnews.com/article/nba-mv… – 8:09 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Nikola Jokic’s MVP seasons haven’t equaled playoff success.
@tomhaberstroh explains pic.twitter.com/4PcxRE0DYx – 8:07 PM
Nikola Jokic’s MVP seasons haven’t equaled playoff success.
@tomhaberstroh explains pic.twitter.com/4PcxRE0DYx – 8:07 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
On Nikola Jokic, an MVP winner with unfortunate timing.
milehighsports.com/nikola-jokic-w… – 8:07 PM
On Nikola Jokic, an MVP winner with unfortunate timing.
milehighsports.com/nikola-jokic-w… – 8:07 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Joker wins his 3rd MVP. Where does he rank all-time? Top 25? Top 15? – 8:06 PM
Joker wins his 3rd MVP. Where does he rank all-time? Top 25? Top 15? – 8:06 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Jokic wins NBA’s MVP award, his 3rd in 4 seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic round out top 3 apnews.com/article/nikola… – 8:05 PM
Jokic wins NBA’s MVP award, his 3rd in 4 seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic round out top 3 apnews.com/article/nikola… – 8:05 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
“No disrespect to Joker, but me personally, I would’ve gave it to Shai.”
Shaq thought SGA deserved to win MVP 😳
(via @NBAonTNT)
pic.twitter.com/9702qAJMVd – 8:02 PM
“No disrespect to Joker, but me personally, I would’ve gave it to Shai.”
Shaq thought SGA deserved to win MVP 😳
(via @NBAonTNT)
pic.twitter.com/9702qAJMVd – 8:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Final #NBA MVP voting results.
Three points.
1. My 1-2-3: Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic.
2. Didn’t vote Kevin Durant, Domantas Sabonis or Anthony Edwards for MVP.
3. Have story incoming on my individual award votes compared to final votes. #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/oLNRghBFal – 8:02 PM
Final #NBA MVP voting results.
Three points.
1. My 1-2-3: Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic.
2. Didn’t vote Kevin Durant, Domantas Sabonis or Anthony Edwards for MVP.
3. Have story incoming on my individual award votes compared to final votes. #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/oLNRghBFal – 8:02 PM
Dwight Howard @DwightHoward
First Joel now Shai ? Don’t get me wrong Joker was cooking this year but Shai was Killing ! – 7:59 PM
First Joel now Shai ? Don’t get me wrong Joker was cooking this year but Shai was Killing ! – 7:59 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
On @ForbesSports
Nikola Jokic Beats Out SGA, Luka For 3rd NBA MVP In 4 Years via @forbes forbes.com/sites/adamzago… pic.twitter.com/Xn7XTZ99RV – 7:56 PM
On @ForbesSports
Nikola Jokic Beats Out SGA, Luka For 3rd NBA MVP In 4 Years via @forbes forbes.com/sites/adamzago… pic.twitter.com/Xn7XTZ99RV – 7:56 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
After his 3rd MVP award over the last 4 years, there’s only one thing which is pretty clear. The NBA is Nikola Jokic league. Case closed. #NBA #NBAPlayoffs #Road2Gold
sportal.gr/basket/article… – 7:55 PM
After his 3rd MVP award over the last 4 years, there’s only one thing which is pretty clear. The NBA is Nikola Jokic league. Case closed. #NBA #NBAPlayoffs #Road2Gold
sportal.gr/basket/article… – 7:55 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Jokic is fabulous. But had I voted…Shai would’ve been my #1. Absolutely nobody had OKC finishing 1st in the West. Zero. And Shai’s the primary reason.
That said, again, Jokic is great. What’s more egregious is that 3 voters had Shai FOURTH & 1 had him *FIFTH*…? C’mon now! pic.twitter.com/zH8KNqPrVx – 7:54 PM
Jokic is fabulous. But had I voted…Shai would’ve been my #1. Absolutely nobody had OKC finishing 1st in the West. Zero. And Shai’s the primary reason.
That said, again, Jokic is great. What’s more egregious is that 3 voters had Shai FOURTH & 1 had him *FIFTH*…? C’mon now! pic.twitter.com/zH8KNqPrVx – 7:54 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Only nine players have won three MVPs 🔥
Elite company for the Joker 💪 pic.twitter.com/QyzfrO3Oo4 – 7:50 PM
Only nine players have won three MVPs 🔥
Elite company for the Joker 💪 pic.twitter.com/QyzfrO3Oo4 – 7:50 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic wins third MVP award
nbcsports.com/nba/news/nugge… – 7:50 PM
Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic wins third MVP award
nbcsports.com/nba/news/nugge… – 7:50 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
SGA and Luka Doncic had brilliant seasons. Nikola Jokic, who I thought should have won last season, is the rightful MVP. The only reason to vote him anything other than No. 1 is because he’s won before, and that shouldn’t be held against him. #NBA – 7:47 PM
SGA and Luka Doncic had brilliant seasons. Nikola Jokic, who I thought should have won last season, is the rightful MVP. The only reason to vote him anything other than No. 1 is because he’s won before, and that shouldn’t be held against him. #NBA – 7:47 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
The only reason Jokic didn’t win 4 MVPs in a row pic.twitter.com/IGEaNM062P – 7:47 PM
The only reason Jokic didn’t win 4 MVPs in a row pic.twitter.com/IGEaNM062P – 7:47 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Nikola Jokic becomes a three-time MVP.
Here’s the full NBA MVP voting: pic.twitter.com/5eWDxh1x7Z – 7:46 PM
Nikola Jokic becomes a three-time MVP.
Here’s the full NBA MVP voting: pic.twitter.com/5eWDxh1x7Z – 7:46 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The newest member of the 3x MVP Club 😤
Nikola Jokic is just the 9th player in NBA history to win MVP three times 🏆 pic.twitter.com/PWCftjfsmR – 7:45 PM
The newest member of the 3x MVP Club 😤
Nikola Jokic is just the 9th player in NBA history to win MVP three times 🏆 pic.twitter.com/PWCftjfsmR – 7:45 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
SGA and Luka Doncic had brilliant seasons. Nikola Jokic, who I thought should have won last season, is the rightful MVP. The only reason to vote him anything under than No. 1 is because he’s won before, and that shouldn’t be held against him. #NBA – 7:43 PM
SGA and Luka Doncic had brilliant seasons. Nikola Jokic, who I thought should have won last season, is the rightful MVP. The only reason to vote him anything under than No. 1 is because he’s won before, and that shouldn’t be held against him. #NBA – 7:43 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Nikola Jokic joins some elite company as a three-time NBA MVP. Here is a look at the eight other players in NBA history with at least three MVP awards: sportingnews.com/us/nba/denver-… – 7:43 PM
Nikola Jokic joins some elite company as a three-time NBA MVP. Here is a look at the eight other players in NBA history with at least three MVP awards: sportingnews.com/us/nba/denver-… – 7:43 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Congratulations to Nikola Jokic. I didn’t have a vote, but he would have been my MVP comfortably.
With that said — and it’s apples to oranges — but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander likely had the best season by a Canadian ever. And it’s still going. – 7:43 PM
Congratulations to Nikola Jokic. I didn’t have a vote, but he would have been my MVP comfortably.
With that said — and it’s apples to oranges — but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander likely had the best season by a Canadian ever. And it’s still going. – 7:43 PM
Kerith Burke @KerithBurke
Nice to see Jokic in Dejan Milojević’s Brate shirt 🥲 pic.twitter.com/hd0tHG9m8Y – 7:41 PM
Nice to see Jokic in Dejan Milojević’s Brate shirt 🥲 pic.twitter.com/hd0tHG9m8Y – 7:41 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Nikola Jokic wins his 3rd NBA MVP award 🏆
He joins the following players as the only 3x+ MVP winners in league history:
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (6)
Bill Russell (5)
Michael Jordan (5)
Wilt Chamberlain (4)
LeBron James (4)
Larry Bird (3)
Magic Johnson (3)
Moses Malone (3) – 7:41 PM
Nikola Jokic wins his 3rd NBA MVP award 🏆
He joins the following players as the only 3x+ MVP winners in league history:
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (6)
Bill Russell (5)
Michael Jordan (5)
Wilt Chamberlain (4)
LeBron James (4)
Larry Bird (3)
Magic Johnson (3)
Moses Malone (3) – 7:41 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic got 79/99 1st place votes for MVP. pic.twitter.com/TkaiXPbViV – 7:41 PM
Nikola Jokic got 79/99 1st place votes for MVP. pic.twitter.com/TkaiXPbViV – 7:41 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished 2nd in MVP Voting. Nikola Jokic takes home his third MVP award. pic.twitter.com/YWm0Wj3coZ – 7:40 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished 2nd in MVP Voting. Nikola Jokic takes home his third MVP award. pic.twitter.com/YWm0Wj3coZ – 7:40 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The bubble changed Jokic life forever I’m telling you… got into crazy shape and has just won trophies ever since, he was not like this pre pandemic stg 😆 – 7:39 PM
The bubble changed Jokic life forever I’m telling you… got into crazy shape and has just won trophies ever since, he was not like this pre pandemic stg 😆 – 7:39 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Only four players have finished Top 2 in the MVP vote four seasons in a row:
Bill Russell
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Larry Bird
NIKOLA JOKIC pic.twitter.com/CJq2bJxTBt – 7:39 PM
Only four players have finished Top 2 in the MVP vote four seasons in a row:
Bill Russell
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Larry Bird
NIKOLA JOKIC pic.twitter.com/CJq2bJxTBt – 7:39 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Third MVP in four years for Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander second and Luka Doncic third in balloting – 7:39 PM
Third MVP in four years for Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander second and Luka Doncic third in balloting – 7:39 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Nikola Jokic joins a legendary list of 3X MVPs:
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Michael Jordan
Bill Russell
Wilt Chamberlain
LeBron James
Moses Malone
Larry Bird
Magic Johnson – 7:37 PM
Nikola Jokic joins a legendary list of 3X MVPs:
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Michael Jordan
Bill Russell
Wilt Chamberlain
LeBron James
Moses Malone
Larry Bird
Magic Johnson – 7:37 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Nikola Jokic wins the 2023-2024 NBA’s MVP Award. He becomes a three time winner, joining very select company – 7:37 PM
Nikola Jokic wins the 2023-2024 NBA’s MVP Award. He becomes a three time winner, joining very select company – 7:37 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic has reached all-time great status.
He’s the 9th player in NBA history to win 3 MVPs.
– Bill Russell
– Wilt Chamberlain
– Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
– Moses Malone
– Larry Bird
– Magic Johnson
– Michael Jordan
– LeBron James
– Nikola Jokic
🔗 thednvr.com/nikola-jokic-w… pic.twitter.com/k7vR7n2uAP – 7:36 PM
Nikola Jokic has reached all-time great status.
He’s the 9th player in NBA history to win 3 MVPs.
– Bill Russell
– Wilt Chamberlain
– Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
– Moses Malone
– Larry Bird
– Magic Johnson
– Michael Jordan
– LeBron James
– Nikola Jokic
🔗 thednvr.com/nikola-jokic-w… pic.twitter.com/k7vR7n2uAP – 7:36 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
We are so lucky to have THREE TIME NBA MVP Nikola Jokić in Denver 🥹
Could not imagine a better person or player to have representing Denver and this franchise. Congratulations to Joker!
A global impact. Grateful for everything he’s done and continues to do for this game. – 7:36 PM
We are so lucky to have THREE TIME NBA MVP Nikola Jokić in Denver 🥹
Could not imagine a better person or player to have representing Denver and this franchise. Congratulations to Joker!
A global impact. Grateful for everything he’s done and continues to do for this game. – 7:36 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Story: Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic wins third NBA MVP award, joining rare company of NBA legends @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/05… – 7:36 PM
Story: Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic wins third NBA MVP award, joining rare company of NBA legends @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/05… – 7:36 PM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
Nikola Jokic is MVP for the third time in four years. pic.twitter.com/2Ee5T7RZbt – 7:35 PM
Nikola Jokic is MVP for the third time in four years. pic.twitter.com/2Ee5T7RZbt – 7:35 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Nikola Jokic wins his 3rd NBA MVP award 🏆
He joins the following players as the only 3x+ MVP winners in league history:
Bill Russell (5)
Michael Jordan (5)
Wilt Chamberlain (4)
LeBron James (4)
Larry Bird (3)
Magic Johnson (3)
Moses Malone (3) – 7:35 PM
Nikola Jokic wins his 3rd NBA MVP award 🏆
He joins the following players as the only 3x+ MVP winners in league history:
Bill Russell (5)
Michael Jordan (5)
Wilt Chamberlain (4)
LeBron James (4)
Larry Bird (3)
Magic Johnson (3)
Moses Malone (3) – 7:35 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shaq continues to advocate for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to be the MVP as Jokic wins the award. – 7:35 PM
Shaq continues to advocate for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to be the MVP as Jokic wins the award. – 7:35 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Nikola Jokic named NBA MVP: Nuggets star joins exclusive company with third honor in four seasons
cbssports.com/nba/news/nikol… – 7:35 PM
Nikola Jokic named NBA MVP: Nuggets star joins exclusive company with third honor in four seasons
cbssports.com/nba/news/nikol… – 7:35 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Nikola Jokic wins his 3rd NBA MVP award 🏆
He joins the following players as the only 3x+ MVP winners in league history:
Bill Russell
Michael Jordan
Wilt Chamberlain
LeBron James
Larry Bird
Magic Johnson
Moses Malone – 7:34 PM
Nikola Jokic wins his 3rd NBA MVP award 🏆
He joins the following players as the only 3x+ MVP winners in league history:
Bill Russell
Michael Jordan
Wilt Chamberlain
LeBron James
Larry Bird
Magic Johnson
Moses Malone – 7:34 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
MVP winners in the 2020s:
3 — Jokic
2 — Everyone else combined pic.twitter.com/OaEelwFamG – 7:34 PM
MVP winners in the 2020s:
3 — Jokic
2 — Everyone else combined pic.twitter.com/OaEelwFamG – 7:34 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
3x MVP
Nikola Jokic becomes the ninth player to win three MVP trophies 🤝 pic.twitter.com/wp9xInwk0h – 7:34 PM
3x MVP
Nikola Jokic becomes the ninth player to win three MVP trophies 🤝 pic.twitter.com/wp9xInwk0h – 7:34 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with 3+ MVP awards since 1990:
Michael Jordan
LeBron James
Nikola Jokic
Three GOATs. pic.twitter.com/I19JnkdPZb – 7:34 PM
Players with 3+ MVP awards since 1990:
Michael Jordan
LeBron James
Nikola Jokic
Three GOATs. pic.twitter.com/I19JnkdPZb – 7:34 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Players with 3+ MVPs:
Kareem
Mike
Bill
Wilt
Bron
Bird
Magic
Moses
Jokic – 7:34 PM
Players with 3+ MVPs:
Kareem
Mike
Bill
Wilt
Bron
Bird
Magic
Moses
Jokic – 7:34 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Nikola Jokic:
3x MVP
6x All-Star
5x All-NBA
NBA Champion
Finals MVP
Top __ all-time. pic.twitter.com/N2v5jWHXBE – 7:34 PM
Nikola Jokic:
3x MVP
6x All-Star
5x All-NBA
NBA Champion
Finals MVP
Top __ all-time. pic.twitter.com/N2v5jWHXBE – 7:34 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Nikola Jokic has more MVP awards than
Kobe Bryant
Kevin Durant
Dwyane Wade
Isiah Thomas
Elgin Baylor
Jerry West
combined. pic.twitter.com/P84v6WczNS – 7:34 PM
Nikola Jokic has more MVP awards than
Kobe Bryant
Kevin Durant
Dwyane Wade
Isiah Thomas
Elgin Baylor
Jerry West
combined. pic.twitter.com/P84v6WczNS – 7:34 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
The 2023-24 NBA MVP has been award to Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. It’s his third MVP in the last four years. – 7:34 PM
The 2023-24 NBA MVP has been award to Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. It’s his third MVP in the last four years. – 7:34 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Centers with 3+ MVP awards:
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Bill Russell
Wilt Chamberlain
Moses Malone
And now, Nikola Jokic. pic.twitter.com/gLSW53OYsG – 7:34 PM
Centers with 3+ MVP awards:
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Bill Russell
Wilt Chamberlain
Moses Malone
And now, Nikola Jokic. pic.twitter.com/gLSW53OYsG – 7:34 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Nikola Jokic wins his 3rd NBA MVP award 🏆
He joins the following guys as the only 3x MVP winners in league history:
Bill Russell
Michael Jordan
Wilt Chamberlain
LeBron James
Larry Bird
Magic Johnson
Moses Malone – 7:33 PM
Nikola Jokic wins his 3rd NBA MVP award 🏆
He joins the following guys as the only 3x MVP winners in league history:
Bill Russell
Michael Jordan
Wilt Chamberlain
LeBron James
Larry Bird
Magic Johnson
Moses Malone – 7:33 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Denver’s Nikola Jokic has won the 2023-24 NBA Most Valuable Player award. Ninth player to ever win league MVP three times. pic.twitter.com/Xc6ReioW1t – 7:33 PM
Denver’s Nikola Jokic has won the 2023-24 NBA Most Valuable Player award. Ninth player to ever win league MVP three times. pic.twitter.com/Xc6ReioW1t – 7:33 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Rudy Gobert missed Game 2 due to the birth of his child. Then Gilbert Arenas said the following 🤦🏻
“It’s a baby bro, it’s gonna be there when you get back.”
pic.twitter.com/aOgoQemisC – 12:35 AM
Rudy Gobert missed Game 2 due to the birth of his child. Then Gilbert Arenas said the following 🤦🏻
“It’s a baby bro, it’s gonna be there when you get back.”
pic.twitter.com/aOgoQemisC – 12:35 AM
More on this storyline
ClutchPoints: “It’s a baby, bro. It’s gonna be there when you get back.” Gilbert Arenas on Rudy Gobert missing Game 2 of the Timberwolves-Nuggets series for the birth of his child 😳 (via @GilsArenaShow) pic.twitter.com/yMmdn1F31C -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / May 7, 2024
Gilbert Arenas on steroids: ‘We don’t know what the 90s and the 80s players are doing because it was only one test, okay? October 1st everyone got tested, October 1st. That means, October 2nd if you wanted inject into your ass you got a whole year to do whatever you want. So if you want to insinuate a dude (LeBron James) who got probed by the FBI and have four tests now is on it then how are you not looking into the 90s or the 80s when they played all 82 games with no medical staff, no ankle injuries, these motherf*ckers didn’t even catch flues, all of them were bald headed by the age of 25, so we we’re going to pretend this part of History in the 90s and 80s that these wasn’t the most baldheaded 25-year-olds that we ever seen, that they didn’t all look like Rambo-f*cking-2, right in the middle of the steroid crisis in every sport, just somehow NBA was cool?’ -via YouTube / April 24, 2024
NBA Central: “He is the worst MVP winner in the last 40 years.” – Gilbert Arenas on Nikola Jokic pic.twitter.com/5ltZhN14rn -via Twitter @TheNBACentral / April 4, 2024
Mike Curtis: Asked Jason Kidd about the results of the MVP race, in which Luka Doncic finished 3rd: “The results are the results. You talk about three of the best players in the world — The Joker, Shai and Luka — it’s incredible to be mentioned with those three.” pic.twitter.com/eIfItLyHVK -via Twitter @MikeACurtis2 / May 9, 2024
It was Nikola Jokic who came to Gordon after the latter’s trade to Denver in March 2022 and espoused his wisdom about the dunker spot. Gordon had pounded the ball in Orlando, where the No. 4 overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft always toggled through perimeter positions under different coaches. Gordon has showcased a knack for creating since he was ripping rebounds in high school and barreling into the open floor. Jokić helped convince him of an even craftier impact that was waiting to be mastered at the baseline. And that setup introduced an equal creator for Denver, along a different dimension of the defense. Not to mention Gordon can chew the glass into putback posters, “Which is f***ing awesome,” Gordon said while grinning. “He’s a great finisher. He has a great, big body. He knows how to use his body and good hands. He’s doing an amazing job for us,” Jokić told Yahoo Sports. “I think the teams, when they see him in the dunker, somebody needs to cover him, and that’s a lot more space for everybody else.” -via Yahoo! Sports / May 9, 2024
Jokić taught him where and when to dig out position in the post and the optimal timing on screens — not to always hold the pick, when to just touch and go. “He’s a savant when it comes to basketball,” Gordon said of Jokić. By Denver’s third game with Gordon in the lineup, a seven-point road win against a healthy Clippers squad, Nuggets coaches felt they’d discovered an alchemy capable of ringing diamonds around their fingers. “We knew with a guy like Aaron,” Malone said, “who can guard 1-5, he makes everyone else’s lives that much easier, both offensive and defensively.” -via Yahoo! Sports / May 9, 2024