On May 9, Beijing time, according to the famous Wonarowski, Nuggets center Jokic was elected this season's regular season MVP, and the official will officially announce this news this week. Subsequently, Nuggets reporter Mike Singer followed up with a report that Jokic in Serbia had been informed earlier today that he had been elected MVP.
Mike Singer also reported that he asked Jokic after the first round of Game 5: How would he celebrate if he was re-elected MVP? Jokic's response at the time was: "Probably with friends and family, enjoying some music and beer." It should be the same as what you want to do. ”
Jokic also said at the time that he never thought he could connect with the MVP, and if this happened, it would be a very great achievement. He felt that his name would remain there forever. What if you don't win the MVP? Jokic also said hilariously: "I won't die if I don't get it, I just keep playing and keep trying to play the right way I used to!" ”
According to statistics, a total of 13 players in the history of the NBA have achieved the MVP of the regular season, and Jokic is the 13th. Previously, Russell, Chamberlain, Abdul-Abdul-Jabbar (twice), Moses Malone, Larry Bird, Magician, Jordan, Duncan, Nash, James (twice), Curry, alphabet brother also did it.
This season, Jokic has played in 74 regular-season games, averaging 33.5 minutes per game, contributing 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds, 7.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.9 blocks.