Nikola Jokic Among NBA MVP Finalists
Nikola Jokic, the star player of the Denver Nuggets, has been named one of the three finalists for the NBA MVP award. This marks his third time contending for the prestigious title.
The Finalists
- Nikola Jokic – Denver Nuggets
- Luka Doncic – Dallas Mavericks
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Oklahoma City Thunder
Jokic, a two-time MVP winner, had an impressive season, leading the Nuggets to the 2023 NBA title. He averaged 26.4 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 9 assists in 79 games.
Among the other finalists, Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder are also vying for their first MVP award.
Other Award Finalists
In addition to the MVP finalists, the NBA also announced finalists for other major awards:
- Defensive Player of the Year: Rudy Gobert, Bam Adebayo, Victor Wembanyama
- Rookie of the Year: Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, Brandon Miller
- Coach of the Year: Mark Daigneault, Chris Finch, Jamahl Mosley
- Sixth Man of the Year: Malik Monk, Bobby Portis, Naz Reid
- Most Improved Player: Tyrese Maxey, Alperen Sengun, Coby White
- Clutch Player of the Year: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Stephen Curry, DeMar DeRozan
