
Nikola Jokic, the star player for the Denver Nuggets, has been named as one of the finalists for the NBA's Most Valuable Player award, alongside Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder. If Jokic secures the award, he will join an elite group of players with three or more MVP titles.
It has been confirmed that an international player will win the MVP award for the sixth consecutive year, with Jokic being the frontrunner this season. The NBA's postseason awards also revealed Victor Wembanyama as a top contender for the Rookie of the Year award, with impressive stats throughout the season.