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Nikola Jokic finishes in third place for 2015-16 NBA Rookie of the Year

After an excellent year for the Serbian Sensation, Nikola Jokic finished third in the Rookie of the Year vote to Karl-Anthony Towns and Kristaps Porzingis.

After beginning the year as a reserve, playing just four minutes in the season opener against the Houston Rockets, Nikola Jokic ended a wonderful season with 18 points and 13 rebounds in the season finale against the Portland Trailblazers. His work all year long has been noticed by voters, and he finished third place in the Rookie of the Year voting this season.

Final Rookie of the Year Vote

Jokic finished with 10.