Nikola Jokic has made quite the splash so far in his NBA career.
The Denver Nuggets product has only been in the league for nine years, but he is already being talked about as an all-time great.
His passing and shooting abilities as a big man have been highly regarded throughout his tenure, and he continues to outdo himself on a nightly basis.
This was on full display in his first game back after the All-Star break, as he made history yet again.
According to ESPN via The Athletic, Jokic is the first player in NBA history to score at least 15 points and achieve 15 rebounds and 15 assists, all while not missing a shot the entire night.
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic made more history on Thursday in Denver's win over the Wizards 🃏 pic.twitter.com/wr8O5NmuhG
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) February 23, 2024
Jokic ended the night with 21 points, which is a lower total for him, considering he has averaged 26 per game on the year.
However, he was highly efficient by going 10-10, and with 15 assists to his teammates, the Nuggets didn’t necessarily need him to have a big scoring game.
Jokic continues to be a matchup nightmare for opponents, and will likely continue to do that throughout his career.
His size is difficult to contain, and while he isn’t ever the most athletic player on the floor, he somehow finds a way to be one of the best players in the league.
It will be interesting to see how the rest of the season shakes out for Jokic and the Nuggets, especially considering the current state of the Western Conference.
The Minnesota Timberwolves currently have the best record in the conference, with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers, Nuggets, and New Orleans Pelicans not far behind them.
Can Jokic continue to carry this team throughout the year, and go on another deep playoff run?
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