Nikola Jokić, Michael Malone and MVP

Nuggets' Nikola Jokić says he's 'playing the best basketball' of his life as Michael Malone makes his MVP case
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić is not one for self-promotion. After back-to-back games against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are led by fellow Most Valuable Player candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokić kept his comments about the award race succinct.
Michael Malone lauds Nikola Jokić as MVP vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: ‘It’s me promoting my guy’
"As I say all the time, man, very thankful he's in a Nuggets uniform so we're watching greatness every night."
Michael Malone: You're 'All Bulls--ting' If Nikola Jokic Isn't NBA MVP With His Stats
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Nuggets’ Michael Malone Delivers Persuasive MVP Argument
The Joker, SGA, Joker, SGA, Joker, SGA…the back and forth continues and likely will not cease until the regular season ends. Nikola Jokić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are in the heat of a tight MVP race to the finish line,
Nikola Jokić thinks he's playing 'the best basketball of my life' — and he may be right
Jokić was, however, willing to engage in a moment of self-reflection about where he finds himself as he nears the end of his 10th NBA season — which, in his view, is a peak higher than any he’s reached before.
Nikola Jokic Talks NBA MVP Race vs. SGA: 'I'm Playing the Best Basketball of My Life'
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Nikola Jokić’s Fourth MVP Bid More Alive Than Ever
LeBron James is the last player to secure four MVP wins in five years. However, that could shift soon, considering the dominating, fourth-MVP-worthy, career-year Nikola Jokić is conjuring.
Nikola Jokic Opens Up On MVP Race: "I'm Playing The Best Basketball Of My Life"
Nikola Jokic shares his thoughts on the MVP race between him and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after the Nuggets' win over the Thunder.
Nikola Jokic Makes NBA History in Nuggets vs Thunder
Going into Oklahoma City for a back-to-back series is not an easy task for any team, but the Nuggets are leaving with an even 1-1 record, which should absolutely be viewed as a su
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Nikola Jokic’s Authoritative Act Might Put Michael Malone’s Job at Risk as Candid Take On MVP Race Emerges
After a rough, one-sided loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, Nuggets coach Michael Malone threw a curveball at ...
The Nikola Jokić problem: Why we will never fully explain his brilliance
It’s been five days since Jokić malfunctioned the stat counter with 31 points, 21 rebounds and 22 assists. Even more ...
Nikola Jokić records first 30-20-20 triple-double in NBA history in Denver Nuggets overtime win over Phoenix Suns
Nikola Jokić is putting together a season for the ages, and on Friday night the Denver Nuggets star put on another show.