Jokic voted MVP for 2nd season in a row: report

Maris Westrum

3 years ago

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 18: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets gets ready to run onto the court for the game against the Golden State Warriors in Game Two of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Chase Center on April 18, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

DENVER (KDVR) — Nikola Jokic has been named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the second time in a row, according to ESPN.

This comes after Nuggets major player Jamal Murray was out the whole season due to a torn ACL. Michael Porter Jr. was also out nine games as he recovered from a back injury.

The Joker’s 2021-2022 season stats beat out 2020-2021, with an average of 27.1 points and 13.8 rebounds per game. The MVP averaged 7.9 assists. According to ESPN, Jokic was the first player in NBA history with 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 500 assists in a season.

A formal announcement from the NBA is expected later this week.