Nikola Jokic Named NBA MVP

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been named the NBA's Most Valuable Player for the 2020-21 season.

The announcement was made on Wednesday, with Jokic receiving the Maurice Podoloff Trophy.

This is the third time that Jokic has been named the MVP, making him only the 13th player in NBA history to achieve this feat.

Jokic had a dominant season with the Nuggets, leading the team to the third seed in the Western Conference. He averaged 26.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game, while shooting 56.6% from the field.

Jokic was also a key part of the Nuggets' success in the playoffs, leading the team to the Western Conference Finals. He is widely considered to be one of the best players in the NBA and is one of the favorites to win the championship this season.