Nikola Jokic doesn’t mind to take Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the MVP trophy if he doesn’t win it himself.
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 140-127, on Monday evening. After the game, Jokic was asked about the race with two horses for MVP.
“It’s my third or fourth year in a row, so I don’t know … I can’t control it,” Said Jokic. “I think I play the best basketball of my life, so if that’s enough, that’s enough. If not, the man [Gilgeous-Alexander] deserves it. He’s really great. “
Jokic ended the game with 35 points, 18 rebounds, eight assists, one handle and a block. He shot 15-of-20 from the field. Gilgeous-Alexander countered 25 points, three rebounds, seven assists, a bargain and two blocks.
The Canadian became the Serbian better in their previous meeting on Sunday afternoon. The Thunder won, 127-103, with Gilgous-Alexander yielding 40 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks. Jokic ended that game with 24 points, 13 rebounds, nine assists, a bargain and three blocks.
For the season, Gilgous-Alexander is an average of 32.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.1 blocks. Jokic is on average a Triple-Double with 28.9 points, 13.0 rebounds, 10.5 assists and 1.8 Steals.
Is there a good answer for MVP?
This MVP debate really feels like the smallest hairs are being split. On the one hand, Jokic has an all time that is definitely worth it to win the Most Valuable Player Award of the competition.
On the other hand, Gilgous-Alexander has been excellent in leading the Thunder to the best record in the West. Not only that, this is a team on pace for nearly 70 victories. Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein both missed a lot of time, so that the efforts of the Canadian stand out.
Jokic sometimes also has a shortage of help. Jamal Murray struggled very early in the year, while Aaron Gordon also had his injury problems.
This really looks like a race that comes to the thread and a race where there can be no wrong choice.
