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I’m just going to get right into it. Nikola Jokic is the Most Valuable Player in the NBA. His versatility on offense is oft-cited, but I’ve got another reason.
Only four players have recorded at least 90 steals and 50 blocks this season. They are Matisse Thybulle, Robert Covington, Herbert Jones, and (surprise!) Jokic. What are we even doing here if he is having this much success as a defensive playmaker? (More on that here).
