Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has three MVP wins and two runner-up finishes across the past five NBA campaigns. So, it's saying a lot that he's having the best statistical start of his much-celebrated career in 2025-26.
He's averaging 29.6 points, 12.8 rebounds and 11.1 assists through 17 games this season, with league-leading marks in the latter two categories. He is making 70% of his 2-point attempts and 43% of his 3s, and he has triple-doubles in more than half of his outings, all while keeping the 13-4 Nuggets high in the crowded Western Conference standings.