Nuggets' Nikola Jokic was named the 2023-24 Kia ​​MVP

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić will receive the Michael Jordan Trophy as the 2023-24 Kia ​​NBA Most Valuable Player.

Jokić was named Kia NBA MVP for the third time, having previously received the honor in the 2020–21 and 2021–22 seasons.

The nine-year NBA veteran from Serbia is the ninth player to win three or more MVPsalong with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (six), Michael Jordan (five), Bill Russell (five), Wilt Chamberlain (four), LeBron James (four), Larry Bird (three), Magic Johnson (three) and Moses Malone (three ). ).

In the 2023–24 regular season, Jokić ranked 10th in the NBA in points, fourth in rebounds, and third in assists per game. He became the second player in NBA history, alongside Oscar Robertson (1961-62), to score at least 2,000 points, 900 rebounds and 700 assists in a season.

Nikola Jokić was named Kia NBA MVP for the third time, having previously received the honor in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons.

The nine-year NBA veteran from Serbia is the ninth player to win three or more MVPs. pic.twitter.com/7WfS3RxOMP

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 8, 2024

Jokić ranked second in the NBA in both double-doubles (68) and triple-doubles (25). He shot 58.3% from the field, the 10th-highest mark in the league.

Behind Jokić, the Nuggets (57-25) achieved the franchise high in wins in a season and tied for the best record in the Western Conference.

Complete voting results for the 2023-24 Kia ​​NBA Most Valuable Player. pic.twitter.com/Dqbd7MaRjC

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 8, 2024