You probably won't hear Nikola Jokic's name much in Rookie of the Year conversations, even if he's held his own against presumptive favorites Karl-Anthony Towns and Kristaps Porzingis in their few meetings. He won't be a headliner at All-Star Weekend, even if he's representing Team World at the Rising Stars Challenge.
But Jokic doesn't need the spotlight yet. The 6'10", 250-pound Serbian center is perfectly content letting his historic numbers and Denver Nuggets teammates do the talking.
"That kid is gonna get paid a lot if he just keeps the course, because he just brings a different aspect," said Kenneth Faried, barely keeping his jubilant laughter in check after a win over the Chicago Bulls last week.