A former NBA player shares a surprising revelation about Nikola Jokic, connecting the MVP to the late Kobe Bryant in a controversial way.

After missing Tuesday’s matchup against the Boston Celtics, Nikola Jokić showed his worth as the most valuable player in the association. How could a player show their value in a game he missed?

With a slick pass during the second quarter of Tuesday’s 118-99 win against the Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokić made NBA history. The three-time Kia MVP became the fastest player to reach 15,000 points, 7,500 rebounds and 5,000 assists, accomplishing the feat in just 709 games.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic picks up a loose ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in Denver. For most, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić’s rise to being the top player in professional basketball came out of nowhere.

Two major pro sports MVPs, a Heisman winner, one of the best high school volleyball players in the country, a world champion high jumper, the state's first national college golf title and a division-leading college basketball player.

Our writers reveal their award winners from the 1st half of the 2024-25 season. NBA.com Staff Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stay a step ahead of Nikola Jokić ... Kia Most Improved Player = Dyson ...

With the NBA MVP race heating up, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić are leading the list, followed by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Karl-Anthony Towns. Anthony Davis also makes an entry, securing the 10th position.

The three-time Most Valuable Player is averaging ... game-like numbers not only in the NBA but in the international game as well,” Thompson said. “Nikola will go down as one of the best ...

The three-time Most Valuable Player ... best mark in NBA history. We’ll use that as the tiebreaker even though Gilgeous-Alexander is a slight favorite in Vegas. Our pick: Nikola Jokic.

Every year, the NBA awards its Most Valuable Player with the Maurice Podoloff ... Jalen Brunson to co-host Josh Hart Brunson exposing the media: “Jokić is playing absolutely absurd, but they ...

While they went on a two-decade drought between Shaquille O'Neal (2000) and Nikola Jokic (2021), centers have now won the last four MVPs. The NBA's Most Valuable Player award is voted on by a ...

Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets once again made NBA history in Tuesday night's victory against the Dallas Mavericks.