It’s been another incredible season for the veteran superstar center, Nikola Jokic.
On Sunday, Jokic wrapped up the year with his 65th game, where he cleared the required 15 minutes he needed to play in order to qualify for awards and All-NBA.
The star center finished the year by leading the NBA in two major categories. On Monday, the NBA announced the three-time MVP’s big accomplishment.
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MAY 01: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets posts up Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers in Game Six of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Intuit Dome on May 01, 2025 in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
via NBA PR: Nikola Jokić is the first player to lead the NBA in both rebounds and assists per game in a season since 1969-70, when leaders began to be determined by per-game averages.
Wilt Chamberlain led the NBA in both categories in 1967-68, when leaders were determined by totals.
Wilt Chamberlain led the NBA in both categories in 1967-68, when leaders were determined by totals.
A Look At Jokic’s 2025-2026 NBA Season
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – FEBRUARY 10: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets looks for a foul call against the Portland Trail Blazers in the third quarter at Ball Arena on February 10, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
In 65 games, the Nuggets rolled out Jokic for an average of 34.8 minutes per game.
The star center shot 56.9% from the field and 38.0% from three, in order to produce 27.7 points per game.
Along with his scoring, Jokic dished out 10.7 assists per game (3.7 turnovers on average), and came down with 12.9 rebounds per game.
The MVP finalists haven’t been revealed by the NBA just yet, but Jokic is expected to get strong consideration as a finalist once again.
Since Jokic won the award for the first time in 2020-2021, the Nuggets’ enter has finished top two in four-straight seasons. This year could be his sixth-straight season as a finalist. If he wins, Jokic would be a four-time MVP.
The Nuggets Are Looking Forward To The Playoffs
DENVER, COLORADO – NOVEMBER 02: Nikola Jokic #15 and Aaron Gordon #32 of the Denver Nuggets celebrate a shot in the second half against the Utah Jazz at Ball Arena on November 2, 2024, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
While MVP and All-NBA are potentially in Jokic’s future, the star center has his sights currently set on the upcoming postseason.
Next weekend, the Nuggets will host the Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs. Jokic and the Nuggets are looking forward to potentially putting together another championship run.
Leaving the regular season, Jokic and the Nuggets went on an 11-game winning streak. They are one of the hottest teams going into the postseason.