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Nikola Jokić
Nikola Jokić is a Serbian professional basketball player who is a center for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "Joker", he is widely regarded as one of the greatest players and centers of all time, and is often considered the greatest draft steal in NBA history. Jokić is an eight-time NBA All-Star, eight-time All-NBA Team member and a three-time NBA Most Va…
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sports · Serbian basketball player (born 1995) · basketball player · also Nikola Jokić, the Joker, The Serbian King, Jokić
Born 19 February 1995 · Q17281073
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2026· 28 entries
CBS Sports: Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Nuggets add around him
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RotoWire: Nikola Jokic News: Nuggets add around him
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Yahoo: DeMar DeRozan firma con Denver Nuggets: como encajará con Nikola Jokic y Jamal Murray
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BasketNews.com: Nikola Jokic role in Nuggets signing DeMar DeRozan emerges
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CBS Sports: DeMar DeRozan reportedly signing with Nuggets: How does the six-time All-Star fit with Nikola Jokić?
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Sportskeeda: “Joker Would Be the Most Athletic Player in the WNBA,” “Stupid Comment”: Fans Slam Lexie Brown as She Uses Nikola Jokic to Defend League’s Athleticism
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localmemphis.com: NUGGETS ALERT: Nikola Jokic SHINES in Serbia vs. France—How Will Denver RESPOND?
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Hardwood Houdini: Nikola Jokic might be a more realistic Celtics option than once thought
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MARCA: Lakers insider floats shocking Nikola Jokic-Luka Doncic superteam possibility
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roundtable.io: Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic Issues Statement on Cavaliers Getting Peyton Watson
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Daily Knicks: Knicks have so far avoided the trap that could cost the Nuggets Nikola Jokic
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HITC: Denver Nuggets add veteran scorer around Nikola Jokic with one-year deal
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Yahoo Sports: Denver Nuggets Report May Reveal REAL Reason Nikola Jokic Passed on Max Extension & It’s Not About Leaving in 2027
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roundtable.io: Nikola Jokic Downplays Rivalry With 'Special' Victor Wembanyama
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CBS Sports: The Nuggets are daring Nikola Jokić to leave after a listless summer
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hitc.com: ‘He’s not very fundamental’ – WNBA champion uses Nikola Jokic to tackle female criticism
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Denver Gazette: After trading Peyton Watson, are the Nuggets wasting the Nikola Jokic era? | Friday Faceoff
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The Big Lead: Ex-Nuggets coach rips Denver for failing to support Nikola Jokic
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Yahoo Sports: Former Nuggets Coach George Karl Calls Out Denver for Mistreating Nikola Jokic
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Sport: Nikola Jokic eclipsó a Wenbanyama en el amistoso disputado en Belgrado
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DNVR: The Denver Nuggets Are Losing Altitude in the Nikola Jokic Era
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Yahoo Sports: George Karl Slams Nuggets For Ruining Nikola Jokic’s Top 10 All-Time Chances After Peyton Watson Trade
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basketballnews.com: Nikola Jokic Dominates Victor Wembanyama in FIBA Outing as Embarrassing Stats Emerge for Spurs Star
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ClutchPoints: NBA rumors: Lakers insider fires up Nikola Jokic trade buzz after Nuggets deal away Peyton Watson
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Jokić put up his 181st triple-double in a 127–134 overtime loss to the New York Knicks, recording 30 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists and zero turnovers, tying him with Oscar Robertson for the second most triple-doubles a
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Jokić returned to the court after a 16-game absence, putting up 31 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists, in a 122–109 win over the Los Angeles Clippers
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2025· 3 entries
Jokić recorded 21 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, matching an NBA record with his fourth consecutive triple-double to start the season, as the Denver Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 122–88
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Won the All NBA First Team with Denver Nuggets (2025).
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Jokić recorded 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists playing 29:31 minutes in a 139–120 win over the Atlanta Hawks
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2024· 5 entries
Jokić scored 41 points and made a career-high seven 3-pointers in a 109–103 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers
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Won the All NBA First Team with Denver Nuggets (2024).
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Awarded NBA Most Valuable Player Award (2024).
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Jokić was included on Serbia's preliminary roster for the 2024 Summer Olympics
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Jokić put up 34 points on 13-of-16 shooting from the field along with nine assists, 10 rebounds, and a buzzer-beating, game-winning three-pointer in a 130–127 victory over the Warriors
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2023· 4 entries
Jokić recorded a triple-double with 29 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists as the Denver Nuggets launched the defense of their NBA championship crown with a season-opening 119–107 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers
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Awarded NBA conference finals MVP awards (2023).
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Awarded Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award (2023).
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Jokić recorded his 85th career triple-double with 30 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists, and no turnovers on 10-of-13 shooting, 2-of-2 from three, 8-of-8 from the free throw line in a 123–111 victory over the Boston Celtics
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2022· 6 entries
Jokić agreed to a five-year, $264 million supermax contract extension with the Nuggets, making it the richest deal in NBA history at the time of the signing
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Won the All NBA First Team with Denver Nuggets (2022).
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Jokić announced that he would return to the national team after three years for the 2023 FIBA World Cup qualifiers and the EuroBasket 2022
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Awarded NBA Most Valuable Player Award (2022).
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Jokić recorded 28 points, 21 rebounds, and nine assists in a 110–105 victory over the Detroit Pistons; he also became the only player in NBA history to record 5,000 rebounds and 3,000 assists within his first 500 career
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Two were by his Nuggets' teammate Russell Westbrook (2015, 2017) and the other was Larry Bird in 1992
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2021· 4 entries
In a 113–96 victory over the Miami Heat, Jokić and opposing forward Markieff Morris were both ejected after Morris shoved Jokić, leading Jokić to shoulder Morris in the back
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Won the All NBA First Team with Denver Nuggets (2021).
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Awarded NBA Most Valuable Player Award (2021).
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Jokić recorded a then career-high 50 points, eight rebounds, 12 assists, and three blocks in a 119–114 loss to the Sacramento Kings
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2020· 2 entries
Against the Houston Rockets in a 124–111 victory
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Jokić scored a then career-high 47 points against the Atlanta Hawks in a 123–115 road victory
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2019· 5 entries
Jokić made a game-winning jumper against the Philadelphia 76ers with 1
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Won the All NBA First Team with Denver Nuggets (2019).
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Jokić announced he would play for Serbia at the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup
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As the 2nd player to record a 20/20/15 game since Wilt Chamberlain in 1968
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Jokić scored a then season-high 39 points, along with 12 rebounds, six assists, and three steals in a 123–110 victory over the Charlotte Hornets
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2018· 3 entries
Jokić signed a five-year, $148 million maximum contract extension with the Nuggets
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Had his first triple-double of the season with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 124–114 loss to the Golden State Warriors
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Jokić was recognized as the Serbian Player of the Year by the Basketball Federation of Serbia
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2017· 3 entries
Jokić scored a then career-high 41 points in a 112–104 win over the Brooklyn Nets
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Jokić recorded his third career triple-double with 19 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists in a 125–107 victory over the Chicago Bulls
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Scored a then career-high 30 points in a 125–112 victory over the Orlando Magic
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2016· 2 entries
Jokić recorded 23 points and a then career-high 17 rebounds in a 115–113 overtime loss to the Portland Trail Blazers
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Recorded a then career-high nine assists in a 95–92 victory over the Charlotte Hornets
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2015· 5 entries
Signed a contract with the Nuggets after averaging 8
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Jokić scored 23 points in a loss to Crvena Zvezda in the playoff semifinals of the Serbian League
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Jokić was officially named the Adriatic League regular season MVP
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Scored 27 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in an 88–77 loss to Szolnoki Olaj
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Played for Denver Nuggets (2015).
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2014· 1 entry
Jokić was selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 41st overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft
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2012· 2 entries
Joined KK Mega Basket in 2012.
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Played for KK Mega Basket (2012–2015).
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2011· 1 entry
As well as joining Alex English and David Thompson as the only Nuggets players to be selected to three straight NBA All-Star games
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2000· 1 entry
As well as the first player in Denver Nuggets franchise history
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1995· 1 entry
Born 1995-02-19.
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1968· 1 entry
To put up at least 35 points, 25 rebounds, and 10 assists in a game
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1967· 1 entry
To start a season with 12 straight games of 20+ points and 10+ rebounds
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