Nikola Jokić

Jokić was born in the city of Sombor in the northern part of Serbia.{{Cite web |last=Calle |first=Franklyn |date=March 26, 2017 |title=Nikola Jokic on Growing Up in Serbia, Racing Horses as a Kid and Adjusting to NBA Life in America |url=https://www.slamonline.com/nba/nikola-jokic-nuggets-interview/ |access-date=March 26, 2021 |website=SLAM |language=en |archive-date=December 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221132817/https://www.slamonline.com/nba/nikola-jokic-nuggets-interview/ |url-status=live }} He grew up in a two-bedroom apartment that housed him, his two brothers, parents, and grandmother.{{Cite web |last=Sepkowitz |first=Leo |date=February 15, 2017 |title=Born of a New Eastern Europe, Nikola Jokic Leads a Generation to NBA Stardom |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2692809-born-of-a-new-eastern-europe-nikola-jokic-leads-a-generation-to-nba-stardom |access-date=March 26, 2021 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en |archive-date=February 15, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215170407/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2692809-born-of-a-new-eastern-europe-nikola-jokic-leads-a-generation-to-nba-stardom |url-status=live }} He attended primary school "Dositej Obradović."{{Cite web |title=U tem Somboru... Nikola Jokić dobio mural |url=https://www.rts.rs/lat/magazin/svet-poznatih/3419266/u-tem-somboru-nikola-jokic-dobio-mural.html |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=РТС |language=sr}} His father was an agricultural engineer.{{Cite web|date=August 28, 2019|title=Nikola Jokic: Serbia's beloved big man of basketball|url=https://www.france24.com/en/20190828-nikola-jokic-serbia-s-beloved-big-man-of-basketball|access-date=March 26, 2021|website=France 24|language=en|archive-date=May 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507022532/https://www.france24.com/en/20190828-nikola-jokic-serbia-s-beloved-big-man-of-basketball|url-status=live}} Jokić developed a love of basketball early in his life playing with his two older brothers, Strahinja and Nemanja, who were a decade older. Both brothers played basketball in Serbia with Nemanja later playing college basketball for Detroit Mercy and C.W. Post and for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Steamers in the Premier Basketball League.{{Cite magazine |last=Jenkins |first=Lee |date=February 8, 2017 |title=The Joker: Nikola Jokic Gets Serious In Denver |url=https://www.si.com/nba/2017/02/08/nikola-jokic-denver-nuggets-the-joker-serbia-darko-milicic |access-date=February 12, 2017 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |archive-date=November 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112023201/https://www.si.com/nba/2017/02/08/nikola-jokic-denver-nuggets-the-joker-serbia-darko-milicic |url-status=live }} The brothers are friends with former NBA player Darko Miličić. Jokić also loved harness racing as a child and competed as an amateur, a passion he still holds today.{{Cite web |last=Beck |first=Howard |date=November 1, 2017 |title=The Way of the Joker |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2741818-the-way-of-the-joker-nikola-jokic |access-date=March 26, 2021 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en |archive-date=November 1, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171101175751/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2741818-the-way-of-the-joker-nikola-jokic |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cgoOdXI1B4 |title=Tropfy of Sombor city (Arena Sport TV - Official channel |website=YouTube |date=June 18, 2023 |access-date=June 19, 2023 |archive-date=June 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230619171120/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cgoOdXI1B4 |url-status=live }}

Jokić played youth basketball for Vojvodina Srbijagas,{{Cite web |title=Joker Continues Wild Journey With Value |date=June 24, 2021 |url=https://theleadsm.com/joker-continues-wild-journey-with-value/ |access-date=June 10, 2023 |archive-date=June 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610212458/https://theleadsm.com/joker-continues-wild-journey-with-value/ |url-status=live }} drawing attention when he had achieved a total index rating greater than 50 in two consecutive games.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/serbian/lat/srbija-57417927|title=Jokić, NBA liga i MVP: Da li je Somborac najbolji srpski košarkaš svih vremena|trans-title=Jokić, the NBA and the MVP: is the Somborian the best Serbian basketball player of all time|last1=Andrić|first1=Grujica|last2=Maričić|first2=Slobodan|date=June 9, 2021|language=sr|website=BBC News in Serbian|access-date=June 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610200216/https://www.bbc.com/serbian/lat/srbija-57417927|archive-date=June 10, 2023|url-status=live}} In December 2012, Jokić signed a contract with Mega Vizura, although in the first season with the team he played mostly for their junior team in 2012–13.{{Cite web |last=Vecenie |first=Sam |title=Inside Nikola Jokic's path from Serbia to the Nuggets to NBA MVP. 'Just kind of lucky scouting' |url=https://theathletic.com/2635857/2021/06/08/inside-nikola-jokics-path-from-serbia-to-the-nuggets-to-nba-mvp-just-kind-of-lucky-scouting/ |date=June 9, 2021 |access-date=2023-06-13 |website=The Athletic |language=en |url-access=subscription |archive-date=June 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230613222236/https://theathletic.com/2635857/2021/06/08/inside-nikola-jokics-path-from-serbia-to-the-nuggets-to-nba-mvp-just-kind-of-lucky-scouting/ |url-status=live }} At the age of 17, Jokić appeared in five games of the Serbian League and averaged 1.8 points and 2.0 rebounds in 10.2 minutes per game.{{cite web|url=http://www.kls.rs/igrac_stat.php?igrac=311|title=Timovi: Mega Vizura - Jokić Nikola|access-date=June 11, 2023|website=Basketball League of Serbia|language=sr|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609115838/http://www.kls.rs/igrac_stat.php?igrac=311|archive-date=June 9, 2013|url-status=dead}} In February 2013, he officially signed a four-year contract with the team.{{cite web|url=https://www.bcmegabasket.net/en/2015/10/19/28-02-2013-nikola-jokic-potpisao-prvi-profesionalni-ugovor/|title=28. 02. 2013 Nikola Jokić signed first professional contract|date=October 19, 2015|access-date=June 11, 2023|website=KK Mega Basket|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230611180717/https://www.bcmegabasket.net/en/2015/10/19/28-02-2013-nikola-jokic-potpisao-prvi-profesionalni-ugovor/|archive-date=June 11, 2023|url-status=live}}

In the 2013–14 season, Jokić saw more minutes on the court for the senior team. Over 25 Adriatic League games, he averaged 11.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.{{cite web|url=https://www.aba-liga.com/player/2283/13/1/nikola-jokic/|title=Individual Statistics - Season 2013/14|website=ABA League|access-date=June 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323205844/https://www.aba-liga.com/player/2283/22/1/nikola-jokic/|archive-date=March 23, 2023|url-status=live}} Jokić also played 13 games with the team in the Serbian League and had similar production, averaging 10.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game.

On June 26, 2014, Jokić was selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 41st overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft.{{cite web|last1=Carbaugh|first1=Dane|title=Denver takes Nikola Jokić with the No. 41 pick in the 2014 NBA Draft|url=https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2014/6/26/5848212/nba-draft-results-2014-denver-nuggets-nikola-jokic|website=SB Nation|publisher=Vox Media|date=June 26, 2014|access-date=June 27, 2014|archive-date=May 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210521180751/https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2014/6/26/5848212/nba-draft-results-2014-denver-nuggets-nikola-jokic|url-status=live}} In the first game of the Adriatic League, Jokić led his team to a 103–98 victory over MZT Skopje, by scoring 27 points and grabbing 15 rebounds for a total index rating of 44.{{cite news|title=Jokić, Miljenović nadjačali MZT|url=http://www.b92.net/sport/kosarka/vesti.php?yyyy=2014&mm=10&dd=04&nav_id=907621|date=October 4, 2014|access-date=July 15, 2023|work=B92|language=sr|archive-date=October 7, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141007045235/http://www.b92.net/sport/kosarka/vesti.php?yyyy=2014&mm=10&dd=04&nav_id=907621|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Overtime win for Mega, Jokić with index 44! |url=http://www.abaliga.com/a7904/ABA_Contents/News/Overtime_win_for_Mega_Jokic_with_index_44_.html |date=October 4, 2014|access-date=July 15, 2023 |website=ABA League |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006074751/http://www.abaliga.com/a7904/ABA_Contents/News/Overtime_win_for_Mega_Jokic_with_index_44_.html |archive-date=October 6, 2014 }} On November 3, Jokić recorded 17 points, 12 rebounds and season-high eight assists for a total index rating of 40, in a 90–84 victory over Zadar.{{cite news|title=Mega Vizura won, Jokić dominated |url=http://www.abaliga.com/a8249/News/Mega_Vizura_won_Jokic_dominated.html |access-date=November 3, 2014 |work=ABA League |date=November 3, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141104001118/http://www.abaliga.com/a8249/News/Mega_Vizura_won_Jokic_dominated.html |archive-date=November 4, 2014 }} On February 7, 2015, he scored 27 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in an 88–77 loss to Szolnoki Olaj.{{cite web|title=Mega Leks at Szolnoki Olaj Full Statistics |url=http://www.abaliga.com/game/146/Szolnoki_Olaj-Mega_Leks |website=ABA League |access-date=March 24, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150209100136/http://www.abaliga.com/game/146/Szolnoki_Olaj-Mega_Leks |archive-date=February 9, 2015 }} On March 21, Jokić scored a season-high 28 points and added 15 rebounds to help his team win 100–96 over Igokea.{{cite news|title=Mega Leks at Igokea Full Statistics |url=http://www.abaliga.com/game/180/Mega_Leks-Igokea |access-date=March 24, 2015 |work=ABA League |language=sr |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150324184454/http://www.abaliga.com/game/180/Mega_Leks-Igokea |archive-date=March 24, 2015 }} Although Mega Leks finished in 10th place in the Adriatic League, Jokić became one of the league's most valuable players.

On June 8, 2015, Jokić scored 23 points in a loss to Crvena Zvezda in the playoff semifinals of the Serbian League.{{cite web|url=https://mondo.rs/Sport/Kosarka/a801980/Mega-Leks-Crvena-zvezda-polufinale-plej-ofa.html|website=Mondo|title=Kešelj promašio majstoricu, Zvezda u finalu!|language=sr|date=June 8, 2015|access-date=July 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230715141515/https://mondo.rs/Sport/Kosarka/a801980/Mega-Leks-Crvena-zvezda-polufinale-plej-ofa.html|archive-date=July 15, 2023}} He averaged 18.4 points, 10.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game in the Serbian League.{{cite web|url=https://mondo.rs/Sport/Kosarka/a802268/Nikola-Jokic-se-oprostio-od-Mega-Leksa-ide-u-SAD.html|website=Mondo|title=Jokić: Doviđenja Megi, dobar dan NBA|language=sr|date=June 9, 2015|access-date=July 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230715142612/https://mondo.rs/Sport/Kosarka/a802268/Nikola-Jokic-se-oprostio-od-Mega-Leksa-ide-u-SAD.html|archive-date=July 15, 2023}} In the 2014-15 ABA League, Jokić averaged 15.4 points, league-leading 9.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game, while leading the league with an index rating of 22.{{cite web|title=Individual Statistics - Season 2014/15 |url=http://www.abaliga.com/n67/Statistics/Individual_Statistics |website=ABA League |access-date=March 24, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626141153/http://www.abaliga.com/n67/Statistics/Individual_Statistics |archive-date=June 26, 2015 }} He was named MVP four times over the course of the season: for Round 1,{{cite web|title=Round 1 MVP – Nikola Jokić (Mega Vizura) |url=http://www.abaliga.com/a7958/League_Video/Round_1_MVP_Nikola_Jokic_Mega_Vizura_.html |access-date=November 6, 2014 |website=ABA League |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141106223341/http://www.abaliga.com/a7958/League_Video/Round_1_MVP_Nikola_Jokic_Mega_Vizura_.html |archive-date=November 6, 2014 }} Round 6,{{cite news|title=MVP: Nikola Jokić (Mega Vizura – val. 40) |url=http://www.abaliga.com/a8250/News/MVP_Nikola_Jokic_Mega_Vizura_val._40_.html |access-date=November 6, 2014 |work=ABA League |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141106223436/http://www.abaliga.com/a8250/News/MVP_Nikola_Jokic_Mega_Vizura_val._40_.html |archive-date=November 6, 2014 }} Round 21{{cite news|title=ABA: Jokić po treći put MVP|url=http://www.b92.net/sport/kosarka/vesti.php?yyyy=2015&mm=02&dd=10&nav_id=956693|access-date=March 24, 2015|work=B92|language=sr|archive-date=February 14, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214053553/http://www.b92.net/sport/kosarka/vesti.php?yyyy=2015&mm=02&dd=10&nav_id=956693|url-status=live}} Round 26{{cite news|title=MVP: Nikola Jokić (Mega Leks – val. 39) |url=http://www.abaliga.com/a9613/News/MVP_Nikola_Jokic_Mega_Leks_val._39_.html |access-date=March 24, 2015 |work=ABA League |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150325185326/http://www.abaliga.com/a9613/News/MVP_Nikola_Jokic_Mega_Leks_val._39_.html |archive-date=March 25, 2015 }} and was named MVP for February.{{cite news|title=ABA: Jokić MVP februara|url=http://www.b92.net/sport/kosarka/vesti.php?yyyy=2015&mm=03&dd=05&nav_id=965028|access-date=March 24, 2015|work=B92|agency=BETA|date=March 5, 2015|language=sr|archive-date=April 2, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402102100/http://www.b92.net/sport/kosarka/vesti.php?yyyy=2015&mm=03&dd=05&nav_id=965028|url-status=live}} On March 26, 2015, Jokić was officially named the Adriatic League regular season MVP.{{cite news|title=Regular season MVP – Nikola Jokić (Mega Leks) |url=http://www.abaliga.com/a9639/News/Regular_season_MVP_Nikola_Jokic_Mega_Leks_.html |access-date=March 27, 2015 |work=ABA League |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150328034934/http://www.abaliga.com/a9639/News/Regular_season_MVP_Nikola_Jokic_Mega_Leks_.html |archive-date=March 28, 2015 }} He was also named the ABA League Top Prospect for the 2014–15 season.{{cite news|url=http://sportske.jutarnji.hr/zizic-najveca-nada/1537073/|title=Žižić najveća nada|date=March 9, 2016|website=Sportske novosti|publisher=Hanza Media|language=hr|access-date=March 10, 2016|archive-date=March 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310195707/http://sportske.jutarnji.hr/zizic-najveca-nada/1537073/|url-status=dead}} On June 9, Jokić parted ways with the team to pursue an NBA career.{{cite news|last1=P.|first1=V.|title=Jokić ide u Denver|url=http://www.novosti.rs/vesti/sport.295.html:552132-Jokic-ide-u-Denver|access-date=June 10, 2015|work=Novosti|date=June 9, 2015|language=sr|archive-date=June 28, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150628104701/http://www.novosti.rs/vesti/sport.295.html:552132-Jokic-ide-u-Denver|url-status=live}}

In the summer of 2015, Jokić joined the Denver Nuggets, one season after being drafted. On July 28, 2015, he signed a contract with the Nuggets after averaging 8.0 points and 6.2 rebounds in five summer league games for the team.{{Cite web |date=July 28, 2015 |title=Nuggets Sign Nikola Jokić |url=http://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nuggets-sign-nikola-jokic-0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150730235958/https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nuggets-sign-nikola-jokic-0 |archive-date=July 30, 2015 |access-date=July 28, 2015 |website=NBA.com}} On November 18, Jokić had a then season-best game with 23 points and 12 rebounds in a 109–98 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20151118/DENSAS/gameinfo.html|title=Parker scores 25, Spurs beat Nuggets for 6th straight|work=NBA.com|date=November 18, 2015|access-date=November 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119105907/http://www.nba.com/games/20151118/DENSAS/gameinfo.html|archive-date=November 19, 2015|url-status=dead}} On January 10, 2016, he recorded a then career-high nine assists in a 95–92 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160110/CHADEN/gameinfo.html|title=Mudiay, Gallinari help Nuggets beat Hornets 95-92|work=NBA.com|date=January 10, 2016|access-date=January 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160327000321/http://www.nba.com/games/20160110/CHADEN/gameinfo.html|archive-date=March 27, 2016|url-status=dead}} On February 1, he recorded career highs of 27 points and 14 rebounds in a 112–93 win over the Toronto Raptors.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160201/TORDEN/gameinfo.html|title=Nuggets end Raptors' 11-game winning streak, 112-93|work=NBA.com|date=February 1, 2016|access-date=February 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181027101848/http://www.nba.com/games/20160201/TORDEN/gameinfo.html|archive-date=October 27, 2018|url-status=dead}} On April 8, Jokić set a new career high with 15 rebounds in a 102–98 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160408/SASDEN/gameinfo.html|title=Tim Duncan, depleted Spurs fall to Nuggets 102-98|work=NBA.com|date=April 8, 2016|access-date=April 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410082510/http://www.nba.com/games/20160408/SASDEN/gameinfo.html|archive-date=April 10, 2016|url-status=dead}} At the end of the season, he finished third in the 2016 NBA Rookie of the Year Award voting{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/2016/news/05/16/karl-anthony-towns-rookie-of-the-year-2016-ap/index.html|title=Timberwolves' Towns is unanimous Kia Rookie of the Year pick|work=NBA.com|date=May 16, 2016|access-date=May 18, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160529124947/http://www.nba.com/2016/news/05/16/karl-anthony-towns-rookie-of-the-year-2016-ap/index.html|archive-date=May 29, 2016|url-status=dead}} and earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/2016/news/05/19/2015-16-all-rookie-first-and-second-teams-karl-anthony-towns-kristaps-porzingis-devin-booker-nikola-jokic-jahlil-okafor/|title=Wolves' Towns, Knicks' Porzingis lead 2015-16 NBA All-Rookie teams|work=NBA.com|date=May 19, 2016|access-date=May 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160522114420/http://www.nba.com/2016/news/05/19/2015-16-all-rookie-first-and-second-teams-karl-anthony-towns-kristaps-porzingis-devin-booker-nikola-jokic-jahlil-okafor|archive-date=May 22, 2016|url-status=dead}}

On October 29, 2016, Jokić recorded 23 points and a then career-high 17 rebounds in a 115–113 overtime loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899483|title=Lillard hits floater, Blazers beat Nuggets 115-113 in OT|work=ESPN.com|date=October 29, 2016|access-date=October 30, 2016|archive-date=March 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306044525/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899483|url-status=live}} After starting the first eight games of the season, Jokić was moved to the bench on November 12. He remained coming off the bench for the next 14 games.{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jokicni01/gamelog/2017/|title=Nikola Jokic 2016-17 Game Log|work=Basketball-Reference.com|access-date=January 17, 2017|archive-date=December 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161219053547/https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jokicni01/gamelog/2017/|url-status=live}} During that stretch as a bench player, Jokić had a season-high 27 points and 11 rebounds in a 112–92 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on December 12.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899807|title=Matthews leads Mavs to rare blowout, 112-92 over Nuggets|work=ESPN.com|date=December 12, 2016|access-date=December 13, 2016|archive-date=June 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180624035859/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899807|url-status=live}} Three days later, he was reinserted into the starting lineup, and the Nuggets scored 132 points in a victory over the Portland Trail Blazers with Jokić acting as the fulcrum of the offense, passing out of the high post and short rolling to the rim. Fans subsequently began referring to December 15 as "Jokmas" in celebration of the team's decision to build around Jokić rather than Jusuf Nurkić or first-round pick Emmanuel Mudiay.{{cite web |last1=Blackburn |first1=Ryan |title=December 15th, 2016 changed the Denver Nuggets franchise for years to come |url=https://www.denverstiffs.com/2018/12/14/18140073/december-15th-2016-changed-the-denver-nuggets-franchise-for-years-to-come |website=Denver Stiffs |date=December 14, 2018 |access-date=April 2, 2023 |archive-date=December 15, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215145132/https://www.denverstiffs.com/2018/12/14/18140073/december-15th-2016-changed-the-denver-nuggets-franchise-for-years-to-come |url-status=live }}{{Cite tweet |user=katywinge |number=1603425787297660928 |title=On December 15, 2016, Nikola Jokić was inserted into the Denver Nuggets starting lineup. Nothing with Mile High Basketball has been the same since. Happy Jokmas, Nuggets Nation. I hope your hearts are filled with love and gratitude and you're thinking of triple doubles.}} Jokić recorded a then career-high 11 assists in a 105–103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899925|title=Nuggets overcome Towns' triple-double to edge Timberwolves|work=ESPN.com|date=December 28, 2016|access-date=December 28, 2016|archive-date=March 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306044211/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899925|url-status=live}} On January 16, 2017, he scored a then career-high 30 points in a 125–112 victory over the Orlando Magic.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900038|title=Jokic scores career-high 30, Nuggets beat Magic 125-112|work=ESPN.com|date=January 16, 2017|access-date=January 17, 2017|archive-date=March 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306043847/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900038|url-status=live}} Jokić surpassed that mark three days later, scoring 35 points in a 118–104 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900060|title=Leonard has 34, Spurs overcome Gasol's injury to top Nuggets|work=ESPN.com|date=January 19, 2017|access-date=January 20, 2017|archive-date=March 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190320125956/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900060|url-status=live}} On February 3, he recorded his first career triple-double with 20 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists in a 121–117 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900157|title=Jokic gets triple-double as Nuggets beat Bucks 121-117|work=ESPN.com|date=February 3, 2017|access-date=February 4, 2017|archive-date=March 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306044521/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900157|url-status=live}} Exactly a week later, Jokić scored a then career-high 40 points to lead the Nuggets to a 131–123 victory over the New York Knicks. He went 17 of 23 from the field and added nine rebounds and five assists.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900205|title=Jokic scores career-high 40, Nuggets beat Knicks 131-123|work=ESPN.com|date=February 10, 2017|access-date=February 11, 2017|archive-date=March 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306044451/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900205|url-status=live}} On February 13, Jokić set career highs with 12 assists and 21 rebounds to go with 17 points in his second career triple-double in a 132–110 victory over the Golden State Warriors.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900232|title=Nuggets tie NBA mark with 24 3s in 132-110 win over Warriors|work=ESPN.com|date=February 13, 2017|access-date=February 14, 2017|archive-date=August 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816025558/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900232|url-status=live}}

On February 28, 2017, Jokić recorded his third career triple-double with 19 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists in a 125–107 victory over the Chicago Bulls.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900297|title=Jokic has triple-double as Nuggets surge past Bulls, 125-107|work=ESPN.com|date=February 28, 2017|access-date=February 28, 2017|archive-date=March 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306042939/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900297|url-status=live}} The following night, he had his second straight triple-double and fourth of his career—all within 13 games. Jokić finished with 13 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 110–98 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899405|title=Jokic's 2nd straight triple-double leads Nuggets past Bucks|work=ESPN.com|date=March 1, 2017|access-date=March 1, 2017|archive-date=March 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306044203/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899405|url-status=live}} On March 16, he recorded his fifth triple-double of the season with 17 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 129–114 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900413|title=Barton scores 35 points, lead Nuggets over Clippers 129-114|work=ESPN.com|date=March 16, 2017|access-date=March 17, 2017|archive-date=March 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306044234/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900413|url-status=live}} On March 31, Jokić recorded his sixth triple-double of the season with 26 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 122–114 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900522|title=Hornets make 17 3-pointers in 122-114 win over Nuggets|work=ESPN.com|date=March 31, 2017|access-date=April 1, 2017|archive-date=March 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306044528/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900522|url-status=live}} He finished the season with a 29-point, 16-rebound, eight-assist effort in a 111–105 season-finale victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 12.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900603|title=Robertson honors Westbrook, but Nuggets top Thunder|work=ESPN.com|date=April 12, 2017|access-date=April 13, 2017|archive-date=March 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306043534/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900603|url-status=live}} Jokić's six triple-doubles ranked fourth on the season behind Russell Westbrook (42), James Harden (22) and LeBron James (13).{{cite web|url=http://stats.nba.com/players/traditional/#!?sort=TD3&dir=-1|title=Players General Traditional|work=NBA.com|access-date=April 13, 2017|archive-date=March 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306111903/https://stats.nba.com/players/traditional/#!?sort=TD3&dir=-1|url-status=live}} At the end of the season, Jokić finished second in the 2017 NBA Most Improved Player Award voting,{{cite web|last=Fedor|first=Chris|url=http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2017/06/giannis_antetokounmpo_named_20.html|title=Giannis Antetokounmpo named 2017 NBA Most Improved Player|work=Cleveland.com|date=June 26, 2017|access-date=July 2, 2017|archive-date=February 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240210112558/https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2017/06/giannis_antetokounmpo_named_20.html|url-status=live}} as well as in the 2017 Assist of the Year voting.{{Cite web |date=April 27, 2017 |title=First-Ever NBA Awards on TNT to Include Six Fan-Voted Awards as Part of June 26 Show |url=https://pressroom.warnermedia.com/na/media-release/first-ever-nba-awards-tnt-include-six-fan-voted-awards-part-june-26-show?language_content_entity=en |access-date=July 2, 2017 |website=Turner.com |archive-date=January 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129185145/https://pressroom.warnermedia.com/na/media-release/first-ever-nba-awards-tnt-include-six-fan-voted-awards-part-june-26-show?language_content_entity=en |url-status=live }}

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On November 7, 2017, Jokić scored a then career-high 41 points in a 112–104 win over the Brooklyn Nets.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400974906|title=Jokic scores career-high 41 as Nuggets beat Nets 112-104|work=ESPN.com|date=November 7, 2017|access-date=November 7, 2017|archive-date=June 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180628124728/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400974906|url-status=live}} Six days later, he was named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from November 6 to November 12. Jokić became the 17th Nugget in franchise history to earn Player of the Week honors and the first since Ty Lawson in March 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/jokic-named-western-conference-player-of-the-week-111317|title=Nikola Jokić Named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week|work=NBA.com|date=November 13, 2017|access-date=November 14, 2017|archive-date=June 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180628130447/https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/jokic-named-western-conference-player-of-the-week-111317|url-status=live}} Jokić had a seven-game absence with a left ankle sprain in early December.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975178|title=Barton leads Nuggets past Pelicans 117-111 in OT|work=ESPN.com|date=December 15, 2017|access-date=December 15, 2017|archive-date=June 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180628100554/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975178|url-status=live}} On January 8, 2018, he had his first triple-double of the season with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 124–114 loss to the Golden State Warriors.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975343|title=Curry goes off again, Warriors top Nuggets for 5th straight|work=ESPN.com|date=January 8, 2018|access-date=January 8, 2018|archive-date=March 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190320133146/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975343|url-status=live}} On February 15, in a 134–123 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, Jokić recorded 30 points, 15 rebounds and a then career-high 17 assists, reaching a triple-double with 1:54 remaining in the second quarter.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975611|title=Nuggets make 24 3-pointers, beat Bucks 134-123|work=ESPN.com|date=February 15, 2018|access-date=February 15, 2018|archive-date=June 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180628100614/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975611|url-status=live}} He recorded the quickest triple-double in NBA history in 14 minutes and 33 seconds, besting Jim Tucker's previous record of 17 minutes from 1955.{{cite web|last=Cato|first=Tim|url=https://www.sbnation.com/2018/2/15/17018896/nikola-jokic-triple-double-fastest-nba-history-record-14-33-minutes-nuggets|title=Nikola Jokic records triple-double in 14 minutes, fastest in NBA history|work=SBNation.com|date=February 15, 2018|access-date=February 16, 2018|archive-date=March 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330032458/https://www.sbnation.com/2018/2/15/17018896/nikola-jokic-triple-double-fastest-nba-history-record-14-33-minutes-nuggets|url-status=live}} Eight days later, he recorded his third straight triple-double with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 122–119 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975626|title=Jokic's triple-double leads Nuggets over Spurs, 122-119|work=ESPN.com|date=February 23, 2018|access-date=February 24, 2018|archive-date=May 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190515181851/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975626|url-status=live}}

On March 15, Jokić recorded his eighth triple-double of the season with 23 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 120–113 victory over the Detroit Pistons, thus setting the most triple-doubles by a Nuggets player in a season since Fat Lever had nine in 1988–89.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975772|title=Jokic turns in triple-double, Nuggets beat Pistons 120-113|work=ESPN.com|date=March 15, 2018|access-date=March 15, 2018|archive-date=June 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180627005828/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975772|url-status=live}} On April 1, he had 35 points and 13 rebounds in a 128–125 overtime victory over the Bucks.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975898|title=Nuggets rally in last minute of 4th, beat Bucks in OT|work=ESPN.com|date=April 1, 2018|access-date=April 1, 2018|archive-date=June 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180628100604/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975898|url-status=live}} Eight days later, he was named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from April 2 to April 8, thus earning his second Player of the Week nod for the season.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/nuggets/story/jokic-wc-pow-040918|title=Nikola Jokić Named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week|work=NBA.com|date=April 9, 2018|access-date=April 9, 2018|archive-date=April 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180410203234/http://www.nba.com/nuggets/story/jokic-wc-pow-040918|url-status=live}} Later that day, Jokić recorded 15 points, a season-best 20 rebounds, and 11 assists in an 88–82 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, thus securing his 16th career triple-double and his 10th of the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975957|title=Nuggets beat Trail Blazers 88-82 for 6th straight win|work=ESPN.com|date=April 9, 2018|access-date=April 9, 2018|archive-date=June 14, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614194735/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975957|url-status=live}} In the Nuggets' regular season finale on April 11, Jokić recorded 35 points and 10 rebounds in a 112–106 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. It was his seventh 30-point game of the season. The loss ruled the Nuggets out of the playoffs with a 46–36 record. It was the first final-day play-in game in the NBA in 21 years, with Minnesota also vying for a spot in the playoffs.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975971|title=Butler, Towns lead T-wolves past Nuggets in OT, to playoffs|work=ESPN.com|date=April 11, 2018|access-date=April 11, 2018|archive-date=May 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190516095910/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975971|url-status=live}}

On July 9, 2018, Jokić signed a five-year, $148 million maximum contract extension with the Nuggets.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/jokic-sign-contract-extension-070918|title=Denver Nuggets Sign Nikola Jokić to Contract Extension|work=NBA.com|date=July 9, 2018|access-date=July 9, 2018|archive-date=July 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180710011716/https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/jokic-sign-contract-extension-070918|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com.au/nba/story/_/id/23958602/denver-nuggets-c-nikola-jokic-agree-5-year-148m-max-deal|title=Nikola Jokic to get five-year, $148 million max deal from Nuggets|work=ESPN.com|date=July 1, 2018|access-date=July 9, 2018|archive-date=March 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190317192952/http://www.espn.com.au/nba/story/_/id/23958602/denver-nuggets-c-nikola-jokic-agree-5-year-148m-max-deal|url-status=live}} On October 20, in the second game of the season, Jokić recorded 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 119–91 victory over the Phoenix Suns. He joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history to post a triple-double with 30 or more points without missing a field goal—Chamberlain did it twice, in 1966 and 1967.{{Cite web |date=October 20, 2018 |title=Jokic's triple-double leads Nuggets past Suns 119-91 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070716 |access-date=October 21, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=April 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190409091343/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070716 |url-status=live }} Jokić also became just the second Nugget to record a triple-double in the first two games of the season, joining Fat Lever.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/home-opener-vs-suns-102018-2|title=Jokic Records Triple-Double, Nuggets Blow Out Suns in Home Opener|work=NBA.com|date=October 20, 2018|access-date=October 21, 2018|archive-date=October 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021190914/https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/home-opener-vs-suns-102018-2|url-status=live}} Jokić went on to earn Western Conference Player of the Week honors for the first week of the season, becoming the sixth player in franchise history to win the award three or more times, joining Alex English, Dikembe Mutombo, Carmelo Anthony, Allen Iverson and Chauncey Billups.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/jokic-named-western-conference-player-week-102218|title=Nikola Jokić Named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week|work=NBA.com|date=October 22, 2018|access-date=October 22, 2018|archive-date=October 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181022233513/https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/jokic-named-western-conference-player-week-102218|url-status=live}} On November 3, Jokić had a season-high 16 assists and 10 rebounds to go along with seven points in a 103–88 victory over the Utah Jazz.{{Cite web |date=November 3, 2018 |title=Harris scores 20, Nuggets rally in 4th and beat Jazz 103-88 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070812 |access-date=November 3, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=April 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416133700/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070812 |url-status=live }} Six days later, he had a season-high 37 points and tied his career best with 21 rebounds in a 112–110 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.{{Cite web |date=November 9, 2018 |title=Caris LeVert hits floater to lift Nets past Nuggets, 112-110 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070852 |access-date=November 10, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=November 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181110160114/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070852 |url-status=live }} For his efforts in 2018, Jokić was recognized as the Serbian Player of the Year by the Basketball Federation of Serbia.{{cite web |title=KSS DODELIO NAGRADE: Jokić i Crvendakić najbolji u 2018. godini |url=http://www.novosti.rs/vesti/sport.295.html:770950-KSS-DODELIO-NAGRADE-Jokic-i-Crvendakic-najbolji-u-2018-godini |website=novosti.rs |access-date=January 11, 2019 |archive-date=March 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190315143024/http://www.novosti.rs/vesti/sport.295.html:770950-KSS-DODELIO-NAGRADE-Jokic-i-Crvendakic-najbolji-u-2018-godini |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=KSS: Jokić i Crvendakićeva najbolji u 2018. |url=https://www.b92.net/sport/kosarka/vesti.php?yyyy=2019&mm=01&dd=11&nav_id=1491880 |website=b92.net |access-date=January 11, 2019 |archive-date=November 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112024147/https://www.b92.net/sport/kosarka/vesti.php?yyyy=2019&mm=01&dd=11&nav_id=1491880 |url-status=live }}

On January 5, 2019, Jokić scored a then season-high 39 points, along with 12 rebounds, six assists, and three steals in a 123–110 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071252|title=Jokic scores season-high 39, Nuggets beat Hornets 123-110|work=ESPN.com|date=January 5, 2019|access-date=January 6, 2019|archive-date=January 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190107021335/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071252|url-status=live}} His second Player of the Week honor came for games played from December 31 to January 6.{{cite web |title=Nikola Jokić Named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week |url=https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nikola-joki-wc-player-of-the-week-010719 |website=NBA.com |access-date=January 9, 2019 |archive-date=January 8, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190108053233/https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nikola-joki-wc-player-of-the-week-010719 |url-status=live }} On January 8, Jokić had his fourth triple-double of the season with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 103–99 win over the Miami Heat.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071277|title=Jokic has triple-double, Nuggets top Heat 103-99|work=ESPN.com|date=January 8, 2019|access-date=January 9, 2019|archive-date=April 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414094027/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071277|url-status=live}} It was the 20th triple-double of his NBA career. At age 23, Jokić became the third-youngest player to reach 20 triple-doubles; Oscar Robertson and Magic Johnson were both 22 at the time of their 20th.{{cite web |title=Nikola Jokic recorded 29 PTS, 11 REB and 10 AST tonight for the @nuggets, the 20th triple-double of his NBA career. |url=https://twitter.com/nbastats/status/1082860164879917057/photo/1 |website=Twitter |access-date=January 9, 2019 |archive-date=August 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210821051847/https://twitter.com/nbastats/status/1082860164879917057/photo/1 |url-status=live }} Two days later, he had 18 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in a 121–100 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071294|title=Jokic notches triple-double as Nuggets rout Clippers 121-100|work=ESPN.com|date=January 10, 2019|access-date=January 11, 2019|archive-date=April 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414232234/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071294|url-status=live}} On January 13, Jokić scored a season-high 40 points in 116–113 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071319|title=Jokic, Murray lead Nuggets past Trail Blazers, 116-113|work=ESPN.com|date=January 13, 2019|access-date=January 13, 2019|archive-date=April 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415202004/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071319|url-status=live}} Six days later, he had his sixth triple-double of the season with 19 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds in a 124–102 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071363|title=Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets past Cavs 124-102|work=ESPN.com|date=January 19, 2019|access-date=January 19, 2019|archive-date=January 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190129024841/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071363|url-status=live}} It was Jokić's 22nd career triple-double, thus passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to move to second place on the NBA all-time triple-doubles list by a 7-footer.{{cite web |title=Nikola Jokic passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on NBA all-time triple-doubles chart |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2019/01/19/nikola-jokic-kareem-abdul-jabaar-wilt-chamberlain-nuggets-cavaliers-nba/ |website=denverpost.com |date=January 20, 2019 |access-date=January 20, 2019 |archive-date=February 3, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203134426/https://www.denverpost.com/2019/01/19/nikola-jokic-kareem-abdul-jabaar-wilt-chamberlain-nuggets-cavaliers-nba/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Nikola Jokic passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on NBA all-time triple-doubles chart |url=https://sportsnewsbay.com/nikola-jokic-passes-kareem-abdul-jabbar-on-nba-all-time-triple-doubles-chart/ |website=sportsnewsbay.com |access-date=January 20, 2019 |archive-date=January 20, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190120144230/https://sportsnewsbay.com/nikola-jokic-passes-kareem-abdul-jabbar-on-nba-all-time-triple-doubles-chart/ |url-status=dead }} On January 23, he recorded 28 points and 21 rebounds in a 114–108 loss to the Jazz.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071388|title=Jazz dominate from perimeter, top Nuggets 114-108|work=ESPN.com|date=January 23, 2019|access-date=January 24, 2019|archive-date=February 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190201035225/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071388|url-status=live}} Four days later, after serving a one-game suspension for leaving the bench during an on-court fracas against the Jazz, Jokić recorded his seventh triple-double with 32 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists in a 126–110 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071406|title=Jokic returns to lead Nuggets past 76ers 126-110|work=ESPN.com|date=January 26, 2019|access-date=January 27, 2019|archive-date=February 3, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203042554/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071406|url-status=live}} On January 31, Jokić received his first All-Star selection as a Western Conference reserve for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game, becoming the Nuggets' first All-Star since Anthony in 2011.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/joki-selected-as-wc-reserve-all-star-013119|title=Nikola Jokić Selected as Western Conference Reserve for 2019 NBA All-Star Game|work=NBA.com|date=January 31, 2019|access-date=February 2, 2019|archive-date=February 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190202161444/https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/joki-selected-as-wc-reserve-all-star-013119|url-status=live}} Six days later, Jokić recorded his 10th triple-double of the season with 25 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 135–130 loss to the Nets.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071477|title=Russell scores 27, Nets hit 19 3s and beat Nuggets 135-130|work=ESPN.com|date=February 6, 2019|access-date=February 7, 2019|archive-date=February 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209130900/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071477|url-status=live}} On February 13, Jokić recorded his 12th triple-double of the season with 20 points, 18 rebounds, and 11 assists, while also tipping in the game winning shot with 0.3 seconds remaining to lift the Nuggets to a 120–118 victory over the Sacramento Kings.{{cite web |title=Jokic Triple-Doubles, Tips In Winner As Nuggets Beat Kings 120-118 |url=http://global.nba.com/news/jokic-triple-doubles-tips-in-winner-as-nuggets-beat-kings-120-118/ |website=global.nba.com |date=February 13, 2019 |access-date=February 14, 2019 |archive-date=February 17, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190217074032/http://global.nba.com/news/jokic-triple-doubles-tips-in-winner-as-nuggets-beat-kings-120-118/ |url-status=live }} His 12 triple-doubles ranked second on the season behind only Westbrook (34).{{cite web |title=Stats: Players General Traditional |url=https://stats.nba.com/players/traditional/?sort=TD3&dir=-1&Season=2018-19&SeasonType=Regular%20Season |website=stats.nba.com |access-date=April 18, 2019 |archive-date=February 10, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240210110545/https://www.nba.com/stats/players/traditional |url-status=live }} On March 14, Jokic hit a rainbow hook-shot at the buzzer against the Dallas Mavericks to award Denver a 100–99 win.{{Cite web|title=Watch Luka Doncic Dunk, Nikola Jokic Buzzer-Beater in Epic Nuggets-Mavs Finish|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2825827-watch-luka-doncic-dunk-nikola-jokic-buzzer-beater-in-epic-nuggets-mavs-finish|access-date=May 18, 2021|website=Bleacher Report|language=en|archive-date=May 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518212308/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2825827-watch-luka-doncic-dunk-nikola-jokic-buzzer-beater-in-epic-nuggets-mavs-finish|url-status=live}}

In Game 1 of the Nuggets' first-round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, Jokić became the fourth player in NBA history to record a triple-double in his playoff debut and the first since James in 2006. Jokić had 10 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists in the 101–96 loss.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401126827|title=DeRozan leads Spurs past Nuggets in Game 1, 101-96|work=ESPN.com|date=April 13, 2019|access-date=April 14, 2019|archive-date=April 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414212542/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401126827|url-status=live}} In Game 6 of the series, he scored 27 of his 43 points in the second half of the Nuggets' 120–103 loss. Jokić also had 12 rebounds and nine assists.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401126835|title=Spurs force Game 7 with 120-103 win over Nuggets|work=ESPN.com|date=April 25, 2019|access-date=April 26, 2019|archive-date=April 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190427211032/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401126835|url-status=live}} Those 43 points set a franchise record for most points in a playoff game.{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/pgl_finder.cgi?request=1&match=game&is_playoffs=Y&age_min=0&age_max=99&team_id=DEN&season_start=1&season_end=-1&pos_is_g=Y&pos_is_gf=Y&pos_is_f=Y&pos_is_fg=Y&pos_is_fc=Y&pos_is_c=Y&pos_is_cf=Y&order_by=pts|title=Player Game Finder|work=basketball-reference.com|access-date=April 30, 2019|archive-date=February 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240210112725/https://stathead.com/basketball/player-game-finder.cgi|url-status=live}} In Game 7, he helped the Nuggets win the series, recording 21 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 90–86 victory.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401126838|title=Jokic, Nuggets hold off Spurs 90-86 in Game 7 to advance|work=ESPN.com|date=April 27, 2019|access-date=April 28, 2019|archive-date=October 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211015042750/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401126838|url-status=live}} In Game 1 of the second round, Jokić scored 37 points in a 121–113 victory over the Trail Blazers,{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401129360|title=Jokic's 37 points leads Nuggets past Portland 121-113|work=ESPN.com|date=April 29, 2019|access-date=April 30, 2019|archive-date=May 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502111219/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401129360|url-status=live}} becoming the first Nuggets player to score 35+ points in a conference semifinals game since Anthony (41 points) in May 2009.{{cite web|author=NBA.com/Stats|url=https://twitter.com/nbastats/status/1123097058385235969|title=Nikola Jokic is the first @nuggets player...|work=Twitter|date=April 29, 2019|access-date=April 30, 2019|archive-date=June 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210615005615/https://twitter.com/nbastats/status/1123097058385235969|url-status=live}} In Game 3 against Portland, Jokić had 33 points, 18 rebounds, and 14 assists in a 140–137 quadruple-overtime loss.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401129362|title=Blazers go up 2-1 after 140-137 win in 4 OTs over Denver|work=ESPN.com|date=May 3, 2019|access-date=May 4, 2019|archive-date=May 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517011759/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401129362|url-status=live}} He also logged 65 minutes during the game, the most since 1953, where another quadruple-overtime game occurred in the playoffs.{{Cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-logs-most-minutes-playoff-game-since-1953|title=Nuggets star Nikola Jokic logs most minutes in a playoff game since 1953|website=ClutchPoints|first=Angelo|last=Guinhawa|date=May 4, 2019|access-date=May 30, 2023|archive-date=May 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230530071841/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-logs-most-minutes-playoff-game-since-1953|url-status=live}} In Game 4, Jokić had 21 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists in a 116–112 win.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401129363|title=Nuggets even series with Blazers at 2 with 116-112 victory|work=ESPN.com|date=May 5, 2019|access-date=May 5, 2019|archive-date=May 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190506071342/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401129363|url-status=live}} In Game 5, he recorded 25 points and 19 rebounds in a 124–98 victory. His 19 rebounds tied a team NBA playoff high.{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401129364|title=Millsap, Jokic spark Nuggets' 124-98 blowout of Blazers|work=ESPN.com|date=May 7, 2019|access-date=May 8, 2019|archive-date=May 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190509021104/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401129364|url-status=dead}} The Nuggets were eliminated from the playoffs following a 100–96 loss to Portland in Game 7, despite Jokić's 29 points, 13 rebounds, and four blocks.{{cite web|last=Spyropoulos|first=Eric|url=https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nuggets-fall-game7-vs-blazers-051219|title=Denver Nuggets 96, Portland Trail Blazers 100: Three takeaways from Game 7|work=NBA.com|date=May 12, 2019|access-date=May 13, 2019|archive-date=May 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190513062223/https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nuggets-fall-game7-vs-blazers-051219|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401129366|title=Trail Blazers vs. Nuggets – Box Score|work=ESPN.com|date=May 12, 2019|access-date=May 23, 2019|archive-date=May 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190520121158/http://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401129366|url-status=live}} In 14 playoff games, he averaged 25.1 points, 13.0 rebounds and 8.4 assists in 39.7 minutes per game, with shooting splits of 50.6%/39.3%/84.6% field goals/three-point shots/free throws.{{cite web|last=Clark|first=Christian|url=https://bsndenver.com/theres-no-doubting-him-anymore-nikola-jokics-all-time-postseason-debut-proves-his-status-as-superstar-and-franchise-player/|title=There's no doubting him anymore: Nikola Jokic's all-time postseason debut proves his status as superstar and franchise player|work=bsndenver.com|date=May 12, 2019|access-date=May 13, 2019|archive-date=June 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601184813/https://bsndenver.com/theres-no-doubting-him-anymore-nikola-jokics-all-time-postseason-debut-proves-his-status-as-superstar-and-franchise-player/|url-status=live}} Following the season, Jokić was named as a player on the All-NBA First Team, a personal first for Jokić.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/2018-19-all-nba-teams-official-release|title=Antetokounmpo, Harden lead All-NBA First Team|work=NBA.com|date=May 23, 2019|access-date=May 23, 2019|archive-date=August 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812180329/https://www.nba.com/2018-19-all-nba-teams-official-release|url-status=live}}

On November 8, 2019, Jokić made a game-winning jumper against the Philadelphia 76ers with 1.2 seconds remaining, to give the Nuggets a 98–97 victory, rallying from a 21-point deficit.{{Cite web |last=Singer |first=Mike |date=November 9, 2019 |title=Nikola Jokic buries winner as Nuggets steal thriller vs. Sixers in 21-point comeback win |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2019/11/08/nikola-jokic-game-winner-in-sixers-comeback-win/ |access-date=May 18, 2021 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US |archive-date=May 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518212229/https://www.denverpost.com/2019/11/08/nikola-jokic-game-winner-in-sixers-comeback-win/ |url-status=live }} In the next game two days later, he hit yet another game-winning jumper in a 100–98 overtime victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.{{Cite web |date=November 10, 2019 |title=Nikola Jokis hits second straight game-winner to lift Nuggets over T'wolves |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2019/11/10/jokic-nuggets-hold-on-for-100-98-overtime-win-over-wolves/40582589/ |access-date=May 18, 2021 |website=USA Today |language=en |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=May 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518212225/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2019/11/10/jokic-nuggets-hold-on-for-100-98-overtime-win-over-wolves/40582589/ |url-status=live }} On January 6, 2020, Jokić scored a then career-high 47 points against the Atlanta Hawks in a 123–115 road victory.{{Cite web |last=Singer |first=Mike |date=January 7, 2020 |title=Nuggets take down Hawks as Nikola Jokic scores career-high 47 points |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2020/01/06/nikola-jokic-career-high-nuggets-hawks/ |access-date=May 18, 2021 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US |archive-date=May 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518212227/https://www.denverpost.com/2020/01/06/nikola-jokic-career-high-nuggets-hawks/ |url-status=live }} On February 4, he recorded 30 points, 21 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 98–95 victory over the Utah Jazz; it was the first 30/20/10 game by any NBA player in four years, and only the third since Abdul-Jabbar in 1976.{{cite web |title=Nuggets' Nikola Jokic becomes 3rd player since NBA-ABA merger to post 30-20-10 triple-double |url=https://www.nba.com/article/2020/02/06/nuggets-nikola-jokic-historic-night |website=NBA.com |language=en |access-date=February 6, 2020 |archive-date=February 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200206202522/https://www.nba.com/article/2020/02/06/nuggets-nikola-jokic-historic-night |url-status=live }} On January 30, Jokić was selected to his second consecutive All-Star nod,{{cite web |last1=Smith |first1=Sekou |title=Jimmy Butler, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook highlight reserves for All-Star Game 2020 |url=https://www.nba.com/article/2020/01/30/2020-all-star-reserves-announced |website=NBA.com |access-date=January 31, 2020 |archive-date=January 31, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200131032048/https://www.nba.com/article/2020/01/30/2020-all-star-reserves-announced |url-status=live }} becoming the first Nugget since Anthony in 2011 to have back-to-back honors.{{Cite web|date=February 19, 2021|title=Nikola Jokic becomes first Nugget since Carmelo Anthony to be named All-Star starter|url=https://www.denverpost.com/2021/02/18/nikola-jokic-all-star-starter-nuggets-carmelo-anthony/|access-date=May 18, 2021|website=The Denver Post|language=en-US|archive-date=May 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518024935/https://www.denverpost.com/2021/02/18/nikola-jokic-all-star-starter-nuggets-carmelo-anthony/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=February 19, 2021|title=Nikola Jokic becomes first Nugget since Carmelo Anthony to be named All-Star starter|url=https://www.fortmorgantimes.com/2021/02/18/nikola-jokic-all-star-starter-nuggets-carmelo-anthony|access-date=May 18, 2021|website=The Fort Morgan Times|language=en-US|archive-date=February 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210222040648/https://www.fortmorgantimes.com/2021/02/18/nikola-jokic-all-star-starter-nuggets-carmelo-anthony/|url-status=live}}

In the first round playoff series against the Utah Jazz, Jokić closed the series with a hook shot to break the 78–78 score into 80–78 with 27 seconds remaining in the game, winning it for the Nuggets. He finished with 30 points, 14 rebounds, and four assists.{{Cite web|title=Utah Jazz vs. Denver Nuggets Live Score and Stats - September 1, 2020 Gametracker|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/gametracker/live/NBA_20200901_UTA@DEN/|access-date=September 3, 2020|website=CBSSports.com|language=en|archive-date=March 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220312224017/https://www.cbssports.com/nba/gametracker/live/NBA_20200901_UTA@DEN/|url-status=live}} On September 13, Jokić recorded 34 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists to lead Denver to a 111–98 Game 6 victory, overcoming a 19-point deficit in the second half.{{Cite web|date=September 13, 2020|title=Nuggets erase 19-point deficit, stun Clips again|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29879962/nuggets-erase-19-point-deficit-stun-clippers-again-force-game-7|access-date=May 18, 2021|website=ESPN.com|language=en|archive-date=September 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200914065118/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29879962/nuggets-erase-19-point-deficit-stun-clippers-again-force-game-7|url-status=live}} Two days later, Jokić recorded a triple-double with 16 points, 22 rebounds, and 13 assists to lead Denver to a 104–89 Game 7 victory over the heavily favored Los Angeles Clippers. Jokić joined Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett as the only players in league history to post a 20-rebound triple-double in the postseason. With the win, the Nuggets became the first team in NBA history to come back from multiple 3–1 deficits in a single postseason.{{Cite web|date=September 16, 2020|title=Nuggets make NBA history behind Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, stun Clippers in Game 7|url=https://www.denverpost.com/2020/09/15/denver-nuggets-nba-history-beat-clippers-game-7/|access-date=May 18, 2021|website=The Denver Post|language=en-US|archive-date=May 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513094427/https://www.denverpost.com/2020/09/15/denver-nuggets-nba-history-beat-clippers-game-7/|url-status=live}} However, the Nuggets would go on to lose the Western Conference Finals in five games to the eventual NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, with Jokić recording 22 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in the lone Denver victory in Game 3.{{Cite web|title=Lakers vs. Nuggets - Game Summary - September 22, 2020 - ESPN|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401246236|access-date=May 18, 2021|website=ESPN.com|language=en|archive-date=May 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518212226/https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401246236|url-status=live}}

Jokić started off the season with four triple-doubles in his first six games, in one of which he recorded a then career-high 18 assists, on December 29, 2020, against the Houston Rockets in a 124–111 victory. Doing so, Jokić became the first center to record at least 18 assists in a game since Chamberlain in 1968.{{Cite news |last=Trivic |first=Filip |date=December 29, 2020 |title=Nikola Jokić is the first center to have 18+ assists in a game since '68 |url=https://www.basketballnetwork.net/nikola-jokic-is-the-first-center-to-have-18-assists-in-a-game-since-68/ |access-date=February 7, 2021 |newspaper=Basketball Network - Your Daily Dose of Basketball |archive-date=February 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208154118/https://www.basketballnetwork.net/nikola-jokic-is-the-first-center-to-have-18-assists-in-a-game-since-68/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=December 28, 2020 |title=Denver Nuggets 124, Houston Rockets 111: Three takeaways |url=https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/rockets-nugs-20201228 |access-date=February 7, 2021 |website=NBA.com |archive-date=January 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122085014/https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/rockets-nugs-20201228 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Kaskey-Blomain |first=Michael |date=December 29, 2020 |title=Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic puts on passing clinic, sets career high with 18 assists in win over Rockets |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nuggets-big-man-nikola-jokic-puts-on-passing-clinic-sets-career-high-with-18-assists-in-win-over-rockets/ |access-date=February 7, 2021 |website=CBSSports.com |archive-date=January 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210103062950/https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nuggets-big-man-nikola-jokic-puts-on-passing-clinic-sets-career-high-with-18-assists-in-win-over-rockets/ |url-status=live }} On December 30, Jokić passed Fat Lever for most triple-doubles in Nuggets' franchise history in a 125–115 loss to the Sacramento Kings, which also saw him move up to ninth all-time in career triple-doubles.{{Cite web|title=Nikola Jokic logs 44th triple-double, 9th all-time|url=https://www.nba.com/nuggets/video/2020/12/30/20201230-nikola-jokic-logs-44th-triple-double-9th-all-time|access-date=February 7, 2021|website=NBA.com|archive-date=January 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210104181314/https://www.nba.com/nuggets/video/2020/12/30/20201230-nikola-jokic-logs-44th-triple-double-9th-all-time|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Askounis |first=Johnny |date=December 30, 2020 |title=Nikola Jokic historic triple-double paired with ten turnovers |url=https://www.eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/1149441/nikola-jokic-historic-triple-double-paired-with-ten-turnovers/ |access-date=February 7, 2021 |website=Eurohoops |archive-date=January 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210101074736/https://www.eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/1149441/nikola-jokic-historic-triple-double-paired-with-ten-turnovers/ |url-status=live }} Jokić would continue his stellar play throughout the month of January, being awarded with back to back Western Conference Player of the Week awards, as well as being named the Western Conference Player of the Month, thus becoming the first Nuggets player to do so since Anthony.{{Cite web|title=Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokić named Western Conference Player of the Week (1/25-1/31/2021)|url=https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/jokic-pow-20210201|access-date=February 7, 2021|website=NBA.com|archive-date=February 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210206100243/https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/jokic-pow-20210201|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=February 2, 2021 |title=Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokić named Western Conference Player of the Month |url=https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/jokic-pom-20210202 |access-date=February 7, 2021 |website=NBA.com |archive-date=February 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210207085304/https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/jokic-pom-20210202 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=February 2, 2021 |title=Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid named Kia NBA Players of the Month |url=https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-joel-embiid-named-kia-nba-players-of-the-month |access-date=February 7, 2021 |website=NBA.com |archive-date=January 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103144412/https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-joel-embiid-named-kia-nba-players-of-the-month |url-status=live }}

On February 6, 2021, Jokić recorded a then career-high 50 points, eight rebounds, 12 assists, and three blocks in a 119–114 loss to the Sacramento Kings. He set a franchise record for being the first Nuggets player with at least 50 points and 10 assists while also becoming the first center to do so since Abdul-Jabbar in 1975. Jokić also joined Anthony and Allen Iverson as the only Nuggets players with more than 50 points scored in the past 20 seasons.{{Cite web |date=February 6, 2021 |title=Nikola Jokic scores career-high 50 points in losing effort |url=https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-scores-career-high-50-points-in-losing-effort?amp=1 |access-date=February 7, 2021 |website=NBA.com |archive-date=February 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208185241/https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-scores-career-high-50-points-in-losing-effort?amp=1 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web|title=Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Scores career-high 50 points|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/nuggets-nikola-jokic-scores-career-high-50-points/|access-date=February 7, 2021|website=CBSSports.com.|date=February 7, 2021|archive-date=February 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210221123805/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/nuggets-nikola-jokic-scores-career-high-50-points/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Jokic records 50-point double-double in loss to Kings|url=https://www.thescore.com/nba/news/2108574/|access-date=February 7, 2021|website=theScore.com|date=February 7, 2021 }} Not only that, but Jokić opened the season with 20 consecutive double-double games, putting him only behind Bill Walton (34 in 1976–77) since the American Basketball Association merged with the NBA in 1976.{{Cite web|title=Nuggets star Nikola Jokic records crazy double-double streak seen only once in 45 years|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-records-crazy-double-double-streak-seen-only-once-45-years/|access-date=February 11, 2021|website=ClutchPoints|date=February 2021|archive-date=February 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201005805/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-records-crazy-double-double-streak-seen-only-once-45-years/|url-status=live}} That same month, Jokić was selected for his third consecutive All-Star appearance, this time as a starter, becoming the first Nuggets player to start in the All-Star game since Anthony in 2011, as well as joining Alex English and David Thompson as the only Nuggets players to be selected to three straight NBA All-Star games.{{Cite web|title=Nikola Jokić voted as starter for 2021 NBA All-Star Game|url=https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/jokic-starter-asg-2021|access-date=February 18, 2021|website=NBA.com|archive-date=February 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210219004013/https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/jokic-starter-asg-2021|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=2021 NBA All-Star Game starters revealed|url=https://www.nba.com/news/2021-nba-all-star-game-starters-revealed|access-date=February 18, 2021|website=NBA.com|archive-date=February 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210219010520/https://www.nba.com/news/2021-nba-all-star-game-starters-revealed|url-status=live}} On March 2, Jokić recorded his 50th career triple-double, with a stat-line of 37 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in a 128–97 victory on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks. Jokić became only the ninth player in NBA history to record 50 career triple-doubles, as well as only the second center to do so since Chamberlain. Jokić also became the third fastest player to reach 50 career triple-doubles, with only Robertson and Johnson doing it faster than him.{{Cite web|title=Jokic's triple-double leads Nuggets to 128-97 rout of Bucks|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401267700|access-date=March 3, 2021|website=ESPN.com.|archive-date=March 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303042313/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401267700|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=JNikola Jokic becomes ninth player in NBA history to record 50 career triple-doubles|url=https://www.denverstiffs.com/2021/3/2/22310657/nikola-jokic-becomes-ninth-player-in-nba-history-to-record-50-career-triple-doubles|website=denverstiffs.com|date=March 2, 2021|access-date=March 3, 2021|archive-date=March 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303044357/https://www.denverstiffs.com/2021/3/2/22310657/nikola-jokic-becomes-ninth-player-in-nba-history-to-record-50-career-triple-doubles|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic joins Wilt Chamberlain as only centers with 50 triple-doubles|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30994192/denver-nuggets-nikola-jokic-joins-wilt-chamberlain-only-centers-50-triple-doubles|access-date=March 3, 2021|website=ESPN.com.|date=March 3, 2021|archive-date=March 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303073453/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30994192/denver-nuggets-nikola-jokic-joins-wilt-chamberlain-only-centers-50-triple-doubles|url-status=live}}

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On March 17, in a 129–104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, Jokić surpassed Dikembe Mutombo for most double-doubles in Nuggets' franchise history.{{Cite web|title=Nikola Jokic climbs past Dikembe Mutombo for impressive Nuggets record|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-climbs-past-dikembe-mutombo-impressive-denver-record/|website=ClutchPoints|date=March 18, 2021|access-date=March 18, 2021|archive-date=March 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210318034946/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-climbs-past-dikembe-mutombo-impressive-denver-record/|url-status=live}} Jokić would go on to be named Western Conference Player of the Month, for the second time, for games played in March. Doing so, he became the only Nuggets' player in franchise history to win the award twice in a single season.{{Cite web|title=Nikola Jokić Named Western Conference Player of the Month|url=https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/jokic-player-of-month-040121|website=NBA.com|access-date=April 1, 2021|archive-date=April 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210401201843/https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/jokic-player-of-month-040121|url-status=live}} On April 4, Jokić had 16 assists in a 119–109 victory over the Orlando Magic. As a result, he marked his 81st career 10-assist game, passing Chamberlain for the most double-digit assist games by a center in NBA history.{{cite news |author=The Athletic Staff |title=Nikola Jokic passes Wilt Chamberlain for most 10-assist games by a center |url=https://theathletic.com/news/nikola-jokic-passes-wilt-chamberlain-for-most-10-assist-games-by-a-center/C9klxHkNKftx |website=The Athletic |language=en |access-date=April 6, 2021 |archive-date=April 5, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405140302/https://theathletic.com/news/nikola-jokic-passes-wilt-chamberlain-for-most-10-assist-games-by-a-center/C9klxHkNKftx |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Songco |first1=Dijo |title=Nikola Jokic Passes Wilt Chamberlain After Latest Astounding Performance |url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-passes-wilt-chamberlain-after-latest-astounding-performance/ |website=ClutchPoints |date=April 5, 2021 |access-date=April 6, 2021 |archive-date=April 5, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405055437/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-passes-wilt-chamberlain-after-latest-astounding-performance/ |url-status=live }}

Despite an injury-laden regular season, Jokić led the Nuggets to a third seed in the Western Conference, boasting a 47–25 record. While playing and starting in every single game, he led the league in all the major advanced metrics intended to measure a player's value, such as player efficiency rating (PER), win shares, offensive win shares, box plus-minus, and value over replacement player (VORP).{{cite web |last1=Fedor |first1=Chris |title=NBA awards ballot 2021: Chris Fedor's picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year and others |url=https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2021/05/nba-awards-ballot-2021-chris-fedors-picks-for-mvp-rookie-of-the-year-and-others.html |website=cleveland |language=en |date=May 18, 2021 |access-date=May 20, 2021 |archive-date=May 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210520221833/https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2021/05/nba-awards-ballot-2021-chris-fedors-picks-for-mvp-rookie-of-the-year-and-others.html |url-status=live }} Jokić also finished as the league leader in double-doubles, racking up 60 double-doubles on the year, while finishing second to Westbrook for most triple-doubles on the season, with 16 triple-doubles of his own.{{cite web |title=Stats: Players General Traditional |url=https://stats.nba.com/players/traditional/?sort=TD3&dir=-1&Season=2020-21&SeasonType=Regular%20Season |website=stats.nba.com |access-date=May 17, 2021}} Jokić joined Robertson and Westbrook as the only players in NBA history to average 26+ points, 10+ rebounds and 8+ assists for an entire season, and officially became the first-ever player to do so on better than 52 percent shooting (making 56.6 percent of his field goal attempts).{{cite web |title=Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokić named NBA's Most Valuable Player |url=https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/jokic-mvp-20210608 |website=Denver Nuggets |access-date=June 9, 2021 |archive-date=December 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221209064128/https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/jokic-mvp-20210608 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=NBA awards finalists: Nikola Jokic, Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid MVP nominees; Derrick Rose on Sixth Man list |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-awards-finalists-nikola-jokic-stephen-curry-joel-embiid-mvp-nominees-derrick-rose-on-sixth-man-list/ |website=CBSSports.com |date=May 22, 2021 |language=en |access-date=May 25, 2021 |archive-date=May 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525012754/https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-awards-finalists-nikola-jokic-stephen-curry-joel-embiid-mvp-nominees-derrick-rose-on-sixth-man-list/ |url-status=live }} Jokić also became just the third player in NBA history to finish a season ranked in the top five in total points (third), rebounds (fifth), and assists (third), joining Elgin Baylor and Chamberlain (3x).{{cite web |title=Stats:Top 2 Reasons Why Nikola Jokic Must Be The NBA MVP |url=https://www.thecoldwire.com/reasons-why-nikola-jokic-must-be-the-mvp/ |website=thecoldwire.com |date=May 18, 2021 |access-date=May 21, 2021 |archive-date=May 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210521052746/https://www.thecoldwire.com/reasons-why-nikola-jokic-must-be-the-mvp/ |url-status=live }}{{cite magazine |last1=Lundberg |first1=Robin |title=Stop Denying the Greatness of Nikola Jokic: Unchecked |url=https://www.si.com/nba/2021/05/25/nikola-jokic-denver-nuggets-mvp-beat-portland-trail-blazers-nba-playoffs |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=May 25, 2021 |language=en-us |access-date=May 25, 2021 |archive-date=May 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525231910/https://www.si.com/nba/2021/05/25/nikola-jokic-denver-nuggets-mvp-beat-portland-trail-blazers-nba-playoffs |url-status=live }}

In the first round of the playoffs, the Nuggets faced the Portland Trail Blazers. They would be without two of their best players, Jamal Murray and Will Barton, who were both out with injuries.{{Cite web|date=June 4, 2021|title=Jokic's MVP performance helps down Blazers in 6|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31563410/denver-nuggets-eliminate-portland-trail-blazers-mvp-performance-nikola-jokic|access-date=June 13, 2021|website=ESPN.com|language=en|archive-date=June 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608165427/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31563410/denver-nuggets-eliminate-portland-trail-blazers-mvp-performance-nikola-jokic|url-status=live}} Regardless, Jokić continued his elite level of play throughout the series, averaging 33 points (on 50/40/90 shooting splits), 10.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists.{{Cite web|title=Nikola Jokic proves too big of a matchup issue for Trail Blazers|url=https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-proves-too-big-of-a-matchup-issue-for-trail-blazers|access-date=June 13, 2021|website=NBA.com|language=en|archive-date=June 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210611161854/https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-proves-too-big-of-a-matchup-issue-for-trail-blazers|url-status=live}} In Game 6, Jokić scored 27 of his 36 points in the second half to lead the Nuggets to a 126–115 series-clinching victory. Denver would match up against the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Semifinals.{{Cite web|title=Game 1 Preview: Denver Nuggets open second-round series vs. Suns|url=https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nuggets-suns-game-1-preview-060621|access-date=June 14, 2021|website=Denver Nuggets|language=en|archive-date=June 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614001919/https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nuggets-suns-game-1-preview-060621|url-status=live}} In a Game 3 loss, Jokić tallied 32 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists, joining Abdul-Jabbar and Chamberlain as the only players in NBA playoff history to post a 30/20/10 game.{{cite web|date=June 12, 2021|title=NBA Playoffs 2021: Historic night from MVP Nikola Jokic not enough as Denver Nuggets now on the brink of elimination|url=https://ca.nba.com/news/nba-playoffs-2021-historic-night-from-mvp-nikola-jokic-not-enough-as-denver-nuggets-now-on-the-brink-of-elimination/krui9khy45ad14smpatgu9wmk|website=NBA.com|language=en|access-date=June 13, 2021|archive-date=June 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613234102/https://ca.nba.com/news/nba-playoffs-2021-historic-night-from-mvp-nikola-jokic-not-enough-as-denver-nuggets-now-on-the-brink-of-elimination/krui9khy45ad14smpatgu9wmk|url-status=live}} The Nuggets were eliminated from the playoffs in Game 4, with Jokić being ejected late in the third quarter after being assessed a flagrant foul two for making a hard swipe at the ball and catching the Suns' Cameron Payne in the face.{{cite news|title=MVP Nikola Jokic ejected, Suns sweep Nuggets 125-118|date=June 13, 2021|website=ESPN.com|agency=AP|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401332966|access-date=June 14, 2021|archive-date=June 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614060927/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401332966|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Denver Nuggets 118, Phoenix Suns 125: Three takeaways|url=https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nugs-suns-20210613|access-date=June 14, 2021|website=Denver Nuggets|language=en|archive-date=June 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614035656/https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nugs-suns-20210613|url-status=live}} For the playoffs, Jokić averaged 29.8 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game.{{Cite web|title=Nikola Jokić Stats|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jokicni01.html|access-date=June 14, 2021|website=Basketball-Reference.com|language=en|archive-date=October 29, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151029125725/http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jokicni01.html|url-status=live}}

For his regular season performance, Jokić won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award; in doing so, he became the first center to win the award since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000 as well as the first player in Denver Nuggets franchise history. Jokić also became the first Serbian player, third European player overall, and sixth international player to ever win the award.{{efn|Other European winners include Dirk Nowitzki (Germany) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece); other international winners were Hakeem Olajuwon (Nigeria), Tim Duncan (U.S. Virgin Islands) and Steve Nash (Canada).}} Having been selected 41st overall in the 2014 NBA draft, Jokić became the lowest-drafted player in NBA history to be named MVP, as well as the first-ever player to be drafted in the second round of the common draft era (since 1966) to win the award.{{Cite web |date=June 8, 2021 |title=Nikola Jokic wins 2020-21 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Award |url=https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-wins-2020-21-kia-nba-most-valuable-player-award |access-date=June 9, 2021 |website=NBA.com |language=en |archive-date=July 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210721153907/https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-wins-2020-21-kia-nba-most-valuable-player-award |url-status=live }}{{Cite web|first=Tim|last=Botemps|date=June 8, 2021|title=Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic wins first NBA MVP award|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31592058/denver-nuggets-big-man-nikola-jokic-wins-first-nba-mvp-award-sources-say|access-date=June 8, 2021|website=ESPN.com|language=en|archive-date=April 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230429021833/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31592058/denver-nuggets-big-man-nikola-jokic-wins-first-nba-mvp-award-sources-say|url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=Nikola Jokic: Denver Nuggets center crowned NBA's Most Valuable Player |url=https://www.skysports.com/nba/news/36226/12328170/nikola-jokic-denver-nuggets-center-crowned-nbas-most-valuable-player |website=Sky Sports |date=June 9, 2021 |agency=Associated Press |language=en |access-date=June 9, 2021 |archive-date=June 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609091445/https://www.skysports.com/nba/news/36226/12328170/nikola-jokic-denver-nuggets-center-crowned-nbas-most-valuable-player |url-status=live }} Jokić and Vasilije Micić also became the first-ever pair of players from the same country to be awarded both NBA MVP and EuroLeague MVP honors in the same season.{{cite web |title=Serbia becomes the first country with the NBA and EuroLeague MVP in the same year |url=https://www.eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/1216360/vasilje-micic-nikola-jokic-make-serbia-first-country-with-euroleague-and-nba-mvp-winners/ |website=Eurohoops |date=June 9, 2021 |access-date=June 9, 2021 |archive-date=June 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609112135/https://www.eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/1216360/vasilje-micic-nikola-jokic-make-serbia-first-country-with-euroleague-and-nba-mvp-winners/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Vasilije Micic is the 2021 EuroLeague MVP |url=https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/1210339/vasilije-micic-is-the-2021-euroleague-mvp/ |website=Eurohoops |language=en |date=May 26, 2021 |access-date=June 9, 2021 |archive-date=June 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609061510/https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/1210339/vasilije-micic-is-the-2021-euroleague-mvp/ |url-status=live }}

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On November 8, 2021, in a 113–96 victory over the Miami Heat, Jokić and opposing forward Markieff Morris were both ejected after Morris shoved Jokić, leading Jokić to shoulder Morris in the back.{{Cite web |last=Sam |first=Doric |date=November 9, 2021 |title=Nuggets' Nikola Jokic Ejected After Shoving Markieff Morris; Heat PF Also Tossed |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10017613-nuggets-nikola-jokic-ejected-after-shoving-markieff-morris-heat-pf-also-tossed |access-date=January 23, 2022 |website=Bleacher Report |archive-date=January 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220123224338/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10017613-nuggets-nikola-jokic-ejected-after-shoving-markieff-morris-heat-pf-also-tossed |url-status=live }} The next day, the NBA announced that they had suspended Jokić for one game without pay.{{Cite web |date=November 10, 2021 |title=Nikola Jokic suspended for one game, Markieff Morris fined $50,000 after on-court altercation |url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/10/sport/nikola-jokic-markieff-morris-nba-spt-intl/index.html |access-date=January 23, 2022 |website=CNN.com |archive-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020030405/https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/10/sport/nikola-jokic-markieff-morris-nba-spt-intl/index.html |url-status=live }} On December 6, Jokić recorded his 60th triple-double, in a 109–97 loss to the Chicago Bulls, overtaking Larry Bird for eighth on the all-time career triple-double list.{{cite web |title=LaVine nets 32, Bulls overcome DeRozan's absence, top Denver |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401360181 |website=ESPN.com |date=December 12, 2021 |access-date=December 9, 2021 |archive-date=December 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211207100728/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401360181 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Nikola Jokic passes Larry Bird on career list with 60th triple-double |url=https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-passes-larry-bird-on-career-list-with-60th-triple-double |website=NBA.com |date=December 12, 2021 |access-date=December 9, 2021 |archive-date=December 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211207095634/https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-passes-larry-bird-on-career-list-with-60th-triple-double |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Nikola Jokic registers 60th career triple-double to surpass Larry Bird |url=https://www.eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/1279723/nikola-jokic-registers-60th-career-triple-double-to-surpass-larry-bird/ |website=Eurohoops |language=en |date=December 12, 2021 |access-date=December 9, 2021 |archive-date=December 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211207112645/https://www.eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/1279723/nikola-jokic-registers-60th-career-triple-double-to-surpass-larry-bird/ |url-status=live }} On December 27, Jokić tied his career best with 22 rebounds and added 26 points, eight assists, two steals, and two blocks in a 103–100 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers,{{cite web|title=Nikola Jokic double-double helps Denver Nuggets edge Los Angeles Clippers, Zach LaVine stars on return for Chicago Bulls|url=https://www.skysports.com/nba/news/36226/12504441/nikola-jokic-double-double-helps-denver-nuggets-edge-los-angeles-clippers-zach-lavine-stars-on-return-for-chicago-bulls|website=Sky Sports|date=December 27, 2021|access-date=December 27, 2021|archive-date=December 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227111902/https://www.skysports.com/nba/news/36226/12504441/nikola-jokic-double-double-helps-denver-nuggets-edge-los-angeles-clippers-zach-lavine-stars-on-return-for-chicago-bulls|url-status=live}} and became the first player to record 25-plus points, 20-plus rebounds, and five-plus assists in consecutive games since Charles Barkley in 1988.{{cite web|title=Nikola Jokic puts up historic statlines in back-to-back games not seen since Charles Barkley|url=https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/denver-nuggets/2021/12/27/61c9525a268e3e40768b4599.html|website=Marca|date=December 27, 2021|access-date=June 18, 2023|archive-date=June 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230618093354/https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/denver-nuggets/2021/12/27/61c9525a268e3e40768b4599.html|url-status=live}}

On January 25, 2022, Jokić recorded 28 points, 21 rebounds, and nine assists in a 110–105 victory over the Detroit Pistons; he also became the only player in NBA history to record 5,000 rebounds and 3,000 assists within his first 500 career games.{{cite web |title=Jokic helps Nuggets survive Pistons' 4th-quarter rally |url=https://www.nba.com/game/den-vs-det-0022100714 |website=NBA.com |language=en |date=January 25, 2022 |access-date=January 26, 2022 |archive-date=January 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220126100232/https://www.nba.com/game/den-vs-det-0022100714 |url-status=live }} Two days later, Jokić was selected for his fourth consecutive NBA All-Star appearance, second in a row as a starter, joining Alex English as the only Nuggets players to be selected to four straight NBA All-Star games.{{cite web |title=Nikola Jokic named to fourth straight All-Star team, second as starter |url=https://www.denverstiffs.com/2022/1/27/22905004/nikola-jokic-named-to-fourth-straight-all-star-team-second-as-starter |website=Denver Stiffs |language=en |date=January 27, 2022 |access-date=January 28, 2022 |archive-date=January 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128124248/https://www.denverstiffs.com/2022/1/27/22905004/nikola-jokic-named-to-fourth-straight-all-star-team-second-as-starter |url-status=live }} For his play in January, Jokić was named Western Conference Player of the Month for the third time in his career, tying Carmelo Anthony and English for most Player of the Month honors in Nuggets franchise history. Jokić recorded seven triple-doubles and became one of just five players in NBA history to have seven-or-more in a single month, joining Chamberlain, Robertson, Westbrook, and Michael Jordan as the only players to achieve this feat.{{cite web|title=Nikola Jokić Named NBA Western Conference Player of the Month|url=https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nikola-jokic-named-nba-western-conference-player-of-the-month|website=NBA.com|language=en|date=February 2, 2022|access-date=February 2, 2022|archive-date=February 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202213613/https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nikola-jokic-named-nba-western-conference-player-of-the-month|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid named NBA Players of the Month|url=https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-joel-embiid-players-of-month-january|website=NBA.com|language=en|date=February 2, 2022|access-date=February 2, 2022|archive-date=March 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220305120840/https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-joel-embiid-players-of-month-january|url-status=live}}

On February 6, in his 500th NBA game, Jokić logged his 71st career triple-double with 27 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists, and two steals on 12-of-15 shooting from the field in a 124–104 victory over the Brooklyn Nets; in league history, only Robertson (151) and Johnson (73) recorded more triple-doubles through their first 500 games.{{cite web|title=Jokic's triple-double leads Nuggets past Irving, Nets|url=https://www.nba.com/game/bkn-vs-den-0022100804|website=NBA.com|language=en|date=February 6, 2022|access-date=February 6, 2022|archive-date=February 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220206233805/https://www.nba.com/game/bkn-vs-den-0022100804|url-status=live}} Five days later, he became the fifth player in NBA history to have multiple seasons recording 15 or more triple-doubles.{{cite news|last=Singer|first=Mike|date=February 12, 2022|url=https://www.denverpost.com/2022/02/11/nuggets-fall-to-celtics-nikola-jokic-triple-double/|title=Nuggets fall to Celtics, spoiling Nikola Jokic's 15th triple-double|work=Denver Post|access-date=February 12, 2022|archive-date=February 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220212031530/https://www.denverpost.com/2022/02/11/nuggets-fall-to-celtics-nikola-jokic-triple-double/|url-status=live}}

On March 6, in a 138–130 overtime victory over the Pelicans, Jokić recorded a triple-double with 46 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals, and four blocks. He scored 30 of his 46 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, and joined Chamberlain as the only players to record a 45-point triple-double whilst shooting 70 percent from the field in the same game.{{cite web|title=Jokic's 46-point triple-double pushes Nuggets past Pelicans|url=https://www.nba.com/game/nop-vs-den-0022100967|website=NBA.com|language=en|date=March 7, 2022|access-date=March 7, 2022|archive-date=March 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307133239/https://www.nba.com/game/nop-vs-den-0022100967|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Jokic's 46-point triple-double pushes Nuggets past Pelicans|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nikola-jokic-historic-stat-line-nuggets-pelicans/halynzyz1cwl4fzb4rglfo40|website=sportingnews.com|language=en|date=March 7, 2022|access-date=March 15, 2022|archive-date=March 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309140101/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nikola-jokic-historic-stat-line-nuggets-pelicans/halynzyz1cwl4fzb4rglfo40|url-status=live}} Ten days later in a 127–109 victory over the Washington Wizards, Jokić became the second-fastest player to record 10,000 points, 5,000 rebounds, and 3,000 assists. He achieved this feat in his 516th NBA appearance, one game short of Larry Bird's record (515).{{cite web|title=Nikola Jokic joins the 10,000 points club|url=https://www.eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/1321194/nikola-jokic-hits-10000-point-mark-denver-nuggets-nba/|website=Eurohoops|language=en|date=March 18, 2022|access-date=March 18, 2022|archive-date=March 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220317111442/https://www.eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/1321194/nikola-jokic-hits-10000-point-mark-denver-nuggets-nba/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Nuggets star Nikola Jokic hits 10,000 career point mark, joins exclusive NBA club|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nuggets-nikola-jokic-10000-career-point-exclusive-nba-club/dupwqkprx6haxgqtr7vxekgi|website=sportingnews.com|language=en|date=March 18, 2022|access-date=March 18, 2022|archive-date=March 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220317030356/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nuggets-nikola-jokic-10000-career-point-exclusive-nba-club/dupwqkprx6haxgqtr7vxekgi|url-status=live}} On March 26, Jokić recorded 35 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists, two steals, and two blocks on 13-of-15 shooting from the field in a 113–107 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. He became the second player in NBA history after Chamberlain with three or more career 35-point, 10-rebound, and five-assist games on 85 percent shooting.{{cite web|title=Nikola Jokic knocks everything out and equals Wilt Chamberlain!|url=https://lookcharms.com/nikola-jokic-knocks-everything-out-and-equals-wilt-chamberlain/|website=US Sports|language=en|date=March 27, 2022|access-date=March 27, 2022|archive-date=October 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221016075255/https://lookcharms.com/nikola-jokic-knocks-everything-out-and-equals-wilt-chamberlain/|url-status=live |author1=Lookcharms }}

On April 7, Jokić recorded 35 points, 16 rebounds, six assists, and four steals in a 122–109 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies to clinch a playoff spot outside of the NBA play-in tournament. He became the first player in NBA history to tally at least 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 500 assists in a season. Jokić's late-season surge also saw him become the first player since Chamberlain to register at least 35 points and 12 rebounds in five straight games.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-becomes-1st-player-in-nba-history-to-amass-2000-points-1000-rebounds-and-500-assists-in-single-season|title=Nikola Jokic becomes 1st player in NBA history with 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 500 assists in a season|website=NBA.com|date=April 7, 2022|access-date=April 7, 2022|archive-date=April 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408040857/https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-becomes-1st-player-in-nba-history-to-amass-2000-points-1000-rebounds-and-500-assists-in-single-season|url-status=live}} For games played in March and April, Jokić was named Western Conference Player of the Month, for the second time in the season, and fourth time in his career, surpassing Carmelo Anthony and Alex English for most such honors in Nuggets franchise history.{{cite web|title=NIKOLA JOKIĆ NAMED NBA WESTERN CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE MONTH|url=https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nikola-jokic-named-nba-western-conference-player-of-the-month-2|website=NBA.com|language=en|date=April 12, 2022|access-date=April 12, 2022|archive-date=April 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412164245/https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nikola-jokic-named-nba-western-conference-player-of-the-month-2|url-status=live}} Jokić finished the regular season averaging 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds, and 7.9 assists on 58.3%/33.7%/81.0% shooting splits, and led the Nuggets to a 48–34 winning record for the last direct playoff spot (No. 6) despite Denver's second and third best players missing nearly the entire season. He became the first player in NBA history to average over 25 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists in a season and the first to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and field goal percentage.{{cite web |title=NBArank 2022: Ranking the best players for 2022-23, from 5 to 1 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34643584/nbarank-2022-ranking-best-players-2022-23-5-1 |website=ESPN.com. |date=September 23, 2022 |access-date=September 23, 2022 |archive-date=September 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923121222/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34643584/nbarank-2022-ranking-best-players-2022-23-5-1 |url-status=live }} Jokić was the only player in the NBA this season to finish in the top 10 in points per game, rebounds per game and assists per game. His advanced metrics were historically great,{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/michael-malone-pushes-mvp-case-for-nuggets-star-nikola-jokic-following-nba-record|title=Michael Malone Pushes MVP Case For Nuggets Star Nikola Jokić Following NBA Record|website=NBA.com|date=April 9, 2022|access-date=April 11, 2022|archive-date=April 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411030435/https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/michael-malone-pushes-mvp-case-for-nuggets-star-nikola-jokic-following-nba-record|url-status=live}} garnering the highest single-season player efficiency rating in NBA history at 32.85.{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/per_season.html|title=NBA & ABA Single Season Leaders and Records for Player Efficiency Rating|website=Basketball Reference|publisher=Sports Reference|date=April 11, 2022|access-date=April 11, 2022|archive-date=April 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406084130/https://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/per_season.html|url-status=live}} Jokić also led the NBA in win shares, offensive win shares, box plus-minus, value over replacement player, total rebounds, double-doubles (66), and triple-doubles (19).{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2022_leaders.html|title=2021–22 NBA Leaders|website=Basketball Reference|publisher=Sports Reference|date=April 11, 2022|access-date=April 11, 2022|archive-date=April 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408162412/https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2022_leaders.html|url-status=live}}

On April 21, in Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs, Jokić logged 37 points, 18 rebounds, five assists, and three steals in a 118–113 loss to the Warriors.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/game/0042100163|title=Curry, Klay, Poole combine for 80 as Warriors seize 3-0 lead|website=NBA.com|date=April 22, 2022|access-date=April 22, 2022|archive-date=April 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421140312/https://www.nba.com/game/0042100163|url-status=live}} Three days later in Game 4, he recorded 37 points, eight rebounds, and six assists in a 126–121 victory.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/game/gsw-vs-den-0042100164|title=Nuggets fight off Warriors in Game 4 to stave off elimination|website=NBA.com|date=April 24, 2022|access-date=April 24, 2022|archive-date=May 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220507030620/https://www.nba.com/game/gsw-vs-den-0042100164|url-status=live}} Denver would go on to lose to Golden State in five games despite Jokić's 30-point, 19-rebound, eight-assist, and two-block outing in the 102–98 close-out loss. He scored 12 of his 30 points in the final four minutes of the game. After the game, former Defensive Player of the Year and perennial All-Defensive Team member Draymond Green found Jokić for a word: "I told him thank you for making me better. It's an honor and a pleasure to play someone so skilled. Usually when you have guys that talented and skilled, they're soft. And he's far, far from soft. He's an absolutely incredible player." For the playoffs, Jokić averaged 31.0 points, 13.2 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.0 block per game on 57.5% shooting from the field.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/game/den-vs-gsw-0042100165|title=Warriors edge Nuggets to advance to semifinals|website=NBA.com|date=April 28, 2022|access-date=April 28, 2022|archive-date=May 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220502093524/https://www.nba.com/game/den-vs-gsw-0042100165|url-status=live}}{{Cite magazine |last=Linn |first=Joey |date=April 28, 2022 |title=Draymond Green Reveals What He Told Nikola Jokic After Game 5 |url=https://www.si.com/nba/warriors/news/draymond-green-reveals-what-he-told-nikola-jokic-after-game-5 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=April 28, 2022 |archive-date=April 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220428095137/https://www.si.com/nba/warriors/news/draymond-green-reveals-what-he-told-nikola-jokic-after-game-5 |url-status=live }}

On May 12, Jokić was named the NBA Most Valuable Player Award for the second year in a row, beating finalists Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo. He became the 13th player to win the award in consecutive seasons, as well as the second European player to win the award more than once, joining Antetokounmpo.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/nuggets-nikola-jokic-wins-2021-22-kia-most-valuable-player-award|title=Nuggets' Nikola Jokic wins 2021-22 Kia Most Valuable Player award|website=NBA.com|date=May 12, 2022|access-date=May 12, 2022|archive-date=May 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511225623/https://www.nba.com/news/nuggets-nikola-jokic-wins-2021-22-kia-most-valuable-player-award|url-status=live}} On May 24, Jokić was selected to his third All-NBA First Team. He became the first player in club history to earn All-NBA team honors in four straight seasons and to have three career first-team selections, passing Hall of Famer David Thompson for the most in franchise history.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/antetokounmpo-jokic-doncic-2021-22-kia-all-nba-first-team|title=Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic lead 2021-22 Kia All-NBA 1st Team|website=NBA.com|date=May 24, 2022|access-date=May 24, 2022|archive-date=May 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525010832/https://www.nba.com/news/antetokounmpo-jokic-doncic-2021-22-kia-all-nba-first-team|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Shapiro |first=Jake |date=May 24, 2022 |title=NBA MVP Nikola Jokic named All-NBA First Team for third time |url=https://denverfan.com/2098501/nba-mvp-nikola-jokic-named-all-nba-first-team-for-third-time/ |access-date=May 24, 2022 |website=DenverFan |archive-date=May 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525005234/https://denverfan.com/2098501/nba-mvp-nikola-jokic-named-all-nba-first-team-for-third-time/ |url-status=live }}

On July 1, 2022, Jokić agreed to a five-year, $264 million supermax contract extension with the Nuggets, making it the richest deal in NBA history at the time of the signing.{{Cite web |date=July 1, 2022 |title=Nikola Jokic signs historic 5-year extension with Nuggets |url=https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-signs-extension-with-nuggets |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=NBA.com |language=en |archive-date=July 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701033252/https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-signs-extension-with-nuggets |url-status=live }} On November 3, Jokić put up 15 points, 13 rebounds, and 14 assists in a 122–110 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder; surpassing Chamberlain for the most triple-doubles all time by a center with 79.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-resets-wilt-chamberlain-record-that-will-stand-the-test-of-time/|title=Nikola Jokic resets Wilt Chamberlain record that will stand the test of time|website=ClutchPoints|last=Villas|first=Rexwell|date=November 3, 2022|access-date=November 3, 2022|archive-date=November 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221104022856/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-resets-wilt-chamberlain-record-that-will-stand-the-test-of-time/|url-status=live}} On December 10, Jokić recorded his 80th career triple-double with 31 points, 12 rebounds, 14 assists and four blocks in a 115–110 win over the Utah Jazz. He became only the second player in NBA history to put up at least 31/12/14/4 in a game after James.{{Cite web |date=December 10, 2022 |agency=Associated Press |title=Jokic scores 31 in triple-double, Nuggets top depleted Jazz |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401468548 |access-date=December 11, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=December 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221211100302/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401468548 |url-status=live }} On December 18, Jokić put up a triple-double with 40 points, a career-high 27 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 119–115 win over the Charlotte Hornets. He also became the first NBA player since Chamberlain in 1968 to put up at least 35 points, 25 rebounds, and 10 assists in a game.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-enters-wilt-chamberlain-territory-with-monster-game-vs-hornets|title=Nikola Jokic enters Wilt Chamberlain territory with monster game vs. Hornets|website=ClutchPoints|last=Yapkowitz|first=David|date=December 18, 2022|access-date=December 18, 2022|archive-date=December 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221219040928/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-enters-wilt-chamberlain-territory-with-monster-game-vs-hornets|url-status=live}} On December 25, Jokić dropped 41 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists in a 128–125 overtime win over the Phoenix Suns. He became only the third player in NBA history to record a 40-point, 15-rebound and 15-assist game, joining Robertson and Harden.{{Cite web |date=December 26, 2022 |agency=Associated Press |title=Jokic scores 41, authors triple-double in Nuggets' OT victory |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35321422/jokic-scores-41-authors-triple-double-nuggets-ot-victory |access-date=December 26, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=December 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221226073844/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35321422/jokic-scores-41-authors-triple-double-nuggets-ot-victory |url-status=live }}

On January 1, 2023, Jokić recorded his 85th career triple-double with 30 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists, and no turnovers on 10-of-13 shooting, 2-of-2 from three, 8-of-8 from the free throw line in a 123–111 victory over the Boston Celtics.{{Cite web |date=January 1, 2023 |agency=Associated Press |title=Jokic, Nuggets overcome rim delay, top Celtics 123–111 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401468704 |access-date=January 2, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=January 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102035726/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401468704 |url-status=live }} He became the first player in NBA history to have multiple games of at least 30 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds without a turnover.{{Cite web|date=November 8, 2022|website=Sportskeeda|last=Pujari|first=Adit|title=Listing the only 7 NBA players to record a 30-point triple-double with 0 turnovers|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/listing-7-nba-players-record-30-point-triple-double-0-turnovers|access-date=June 18, 2023|archive-date=June 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230618132408/https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/listing-7-nba-players-record-30-point-triple-double-0-turnovers|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=January 2, 2023|website=The SportsRush|last=Singh|first=Raahib|title="Nikola Jokic Surpassed Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson!": 2x MVP Crosses Hall of Famers, Ties Larry Bird for 30-point Triple Doubles|url=https://thesportsrush.com/nba-news-nikola-jokic-surpassed-michael-jordan-and-magic-johnson-2x-mvp-crosses-hall-of-famers-ties-larry-bird-for-30-point-triple-doubles/|access-date=June 18, 2023|archive-date=June 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230618132407/https://thesportsrush.com/nba-news-nikola-jokic-surpassed-michael-jordan-and-magic-johnson-2x-mvp-crosses-hall-of-famers-ties-larry-bird-for-30-point-triple-doubles/|url-status=live}} Five days later, Jokić recorded a triple-double with 28 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 121–108 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. He also joined Robertson, Westbrook, and Johnson as the only players in NBA history to record at least 10 triple-doubles in six different seasons.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-nikola-jokic-joins-russell-westbrook-magic-johnson-list|title=Nuggets star Nikola Jokic joins Russell Westbrook, Magic Johnson, shortlist with latest feat|website=ClutchPoints|last=Songco|first=Paolo|date=January 6, 2023|access-date=January 6, 2023|archive-date=January 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107051139/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-nikola-jokic-joins-russell-westbrook-magic-johnson-list|url-status=live}} On January 18, Jokić recorded his 90th career triple-double and second in a row with 31 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists in a 122–118 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, and he surpassed Alex English (3,679) to become the Nuggets' all-time assists leader. Jokić also became the first center in NBA history to lead a franchise in career assists.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-nuggets-all-time-assists-leader|title=Nikola Jokic passes Alex English to become Nuggets' all-time assists leader|website=NBA.com|date=January 18, 2023|access-date=January 18, 2023|archive-date=January 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119063514/https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-nuggets-all-time-assists-leader|url-status=live}} Eight days later, he was named a Western Conference starter for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, marking his fifth consecutive selection and third in a row as a starter.{{Cite web |date=January 26, 2023 |title=2023 NBA All-Star starters announced |url=https://www.nba.com/news/2023-nba-all-star-starters-announced |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=NBA.com |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127003044/https://www.nba.com/news/2023-nba-all-star-starters-announced |url-status=live }} For his play in January, Jokić was named Western Conference Player of the Month for the fifth time in his career, making him the leader for most Player of the Month honors in Nuggets franchise history. With eight triple-doubles in January, he joined Chamberlain as the only centers in NBA history to record eight or more triple-doubles in a single month. Jokić also became the first player to have shooting splits of 65% from the field, 50% from three and 85% from the free throw line in a month.{{Cite web |date=February 2, 2023 |title=Nikola Jokić named NBA Western Conference Player of the Month |url=https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nikola-jokic-named-nba-western-conference-player-of-the-month-january |access-date=2023-06-15 |website=NBA.com |language=en |archive-date=February 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202232218/https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nikola-jokic-named-nba-western-conference-player-of-the-month-january |url-status=live }}

On February 15, Jokić and the Nuggets won their 25th straight game when he had a triple-double. That was the most consecutive team wins when a player had a triple-double in NBA history, passing Johnson and the Lakers from 1984 to 1987.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-insane-triple-double-stat-passes-magic-johnson-for-most-all-time|title=Nikola Jokic' insane triple double stat passes Magic Johnson for most all-time|website=ClutchPoints|last=Villas|first=Rexwell|date=February 16, 2023|access-date=February 25, 2023|archive-date=February 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230216050650/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-insane-triple-double-stat-passes-magic-johnson-for-most-all-time|url-status=live}} On February 28, he recorded his 100th career triple-double with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 133–112 victory over the Houston Rockets, becoming the sixth player in NBA history to have accomplished the feat.{{cite web |title=Nikola Jokic sixth player with 100 career triple-doubles |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35756631/nikola-jokic-sixth-player-100-career-triple-doubles |website=ESPN.com |date=March 2023 |access-date=March 1, 2023 |archive-date=March 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230301072058/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35756631/nikola-jokic-sixth-player-100-career-triple-doubles |url-status=live }}{{cite web|title=Triple-double win streak emblematic of Nikola Jokic's dominance|url=https://www.nba.com/news/triple-double-win-streak-emblematic-of-nikola-jokics-dominance|website=NBA.com.|language=en|date=March 3, 2023|access-date=March 13, 2023|archive-date=March 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313205552/https://www.nba.com/news/triple-double-win-streak-emblematic-of-nikola-jokics-dominance|url-status=live}} Jokić had recorded eight triple-doubles in February and joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only centers in NBA history to record eight or more triple-doubles in a single month. Jokić also became the third player in NBA history to average a triple-double in three consecutive months. By winning the Western Conference Player of the Month for February, Jokić became the first player in Nuggets' franchise history to win the award in back-to-back months.{{cite web |title=Nikola Jokić named NBA Western Conference Player of the Month |url=https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nikola-jokic-named-nba-western-conference-player-of-the-month-3 |website=NBA.com |access-date=March 2, 2023 |archive-date=February 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202210757/https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nikola-jokic-named-nba-western-conference-player-of-the-month-3 |url-status=live }}

On March 12, Jokić posted 35 points, 20 rebounds, 11 assists, two steals, and two blocks in a 134–124 loss against the Brooklyn Nets. He became the first player since the ABA–NBA merger to put up multiple games of at least 35 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists in a single season and third in NBA history after Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-makes-nba-history-with-insane-stat-line|title=Nikola Jokic doubles down on ridiculous record NBA hasn't seen in last 40 years|website=ClutchPoints|last=Yapkowitz|first=David|date=March 13, 2023|access-date=March 13, 2023|archive-date=March 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313024240/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-makes-nba-history-with-insane-stat-line|url-status=live}} On March 27, Jokić recorded 25 points, 17 rebounds, and 12 assists in a 116–111 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. He joined Chamberlain and Robertson as the only other players in NBA history to total 10+ games in a season of at least 20 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists.{{Cite web|title=Nikola Jokic joins Wilt Chamberlain, Oscar Robertson on exclusive list after Nuggets' win vs. Sixers|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nikola-jokic-joins-wilt-chamberlain-oscar-robertson-on-exclusive-list-after-nuggets-win-vs-sixers/|access-date=March 29, 2023|website=CBSSports.com|date=March 28, 2023|language=en|archive-date=March 28, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328155002/https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nikola-jokic-joins-wilt-chamberlain-oscar-robertson-on-exclusive-list-after-nuggets-win-vs-sixers/|url-status=live}} On April 9, Jokić finished the regular season achieving career-highs in field goal percentage (.632 FG%) and assists per game (9.8), leading the Nuggets to the top seed in the Western Conference playoffs for the first time in franchise history.{{Cite web|title=Nikola Jokić, Nuggets Clinching 1-Seed in West for 1st Time Ever Leaves Fans in Awe|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10071425-nikola-jokic-nuggets-clinching-1-seed-in-west-for-1st-time-ever-leaves-fans-in-awe|access-date=April 11, 2023|website=Bleacher Report|language=en|archive-date=April 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406203744/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10071425-nikola-jokic-nuggets-clinching-1-seed-in-west-for-1st-time-ever-leaves-fans-in-awe|url-status=live}} Jokić led the league in triple-doubles (29), finishing as the only player to ever average at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists on at least 60% shooting over a single season. He also became Denver's all-time single-season leader in field goal percentage (63.2%), effective field goal percentage (66%) and true shooting (70.1%) while topping the league leaderboard in player efficiency rating, win shares, offensive win shares, box plus-minus, offensive box plus-minus, defensive box plus-minus, and value over replacement player.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/kia-mvp-ladder-april-14-2023-edition|title=Kia MVP Ladder: Nikola Jokic edges out Joel Embiid for No. 1|website=NBA.com|date=April 16, 2023|access-date=April 16, 2023|archive-date=April 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414185732/https://www.nba.com/news/kia-mvp-ladder-april-14-2023-edition|url-status=live}}

In Game 2 of the Nuggets' first round playoffs series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Jokić recorded 27 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists in a 122–113 victory. He also became the first player in NBA history to average at least 25 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists through their first 50 career playoff games.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-insane-stats-cements-his-status-as-a-playoff-great|title=Nikola Jokic's insane Nuggets stats cement his status as a playoff great|website=ClutchPoints|last=Guinhawa|first=Angelo|date=April 19, 2023|access-date=April 19, 2023|archive-date=April 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230420060935/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-insane-stats-cements-his-status-as-a-playoff-great|url-status=live}} In Game 5, Jokić had his eighth career playoff triple-double with 28 points, 17 rebounds, 12 assists, two steals, and two blocks in a 112–109 victory, leading the Nuggets to the second round of the playoffs.{{cite web |title=Nuggets eliminate Wolves 112-109 behind Murray, Jokic |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401541196 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=April 30, 2023 |archive-date=July 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716075507/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401541196 |url-status=live }} He became just the fifth player in NBA history to record a 25-point, 15-rebound and 10-assist stat line in a clinching opportunity. Jokić joined Robertson (1963), Chamberlain (1967), James Worthy (1988), and James (2020) in that exclusive group.{{cite web|title=Nikola Jokic Makes History in Nuggets' Game 5 Win Over Wolves|url=https://sportsbrief.com/nba/39040-nikola-jokic-history-nuggets-game-5-win-wolves/|website=Sports Brief|last=Reyes|first=Joel|date=April 26, 2023|access-date=April 30, 2023|archive-date=April 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230430182511/https://sportsbrief.com/nba/39040-nikola-jokic-history-nuggets-game-5-win-wolves/|url-status=live}}

In Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals, Jokić recorded 24 points, 19 rebounds, and five assists in a 125–107 victory over the Phoenix Suns.{{cite web |title=Murray scores 34, Nuggets beat Suns 125-107 in Game 1 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401544334 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=April 30, 2023 |date=April 29, 2023 |archive-date=May 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230512010257/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401544334 |url-status=live }} In Game 3, he put up a triple-double with 30 points, 17 rebounds, and a playoff career-high 17 assists in a 121–114 loss. Jokić became the first player in NBA history to record 25+ points, 15+ rebounds, and 15+ assists in a playoff game.{{cite web|title=Nikola Jokić Makes History In Nuggets' Game 3 Loss To Suns|url=https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nikola-jokic-makes-history-in-nuggets-game-3-loss-to-suns|website=NBA.com|access-date=May 7, 2023|date=May 6, 2023|archive-date=May 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507005230/https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nikola-jokic-makes-history-in-nuggets-game-3-loss-to-suns|url-status=live}} He also tied Chamberlain's record for the most playoff triple-doubles in NBA history by a center with nine.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-wilt-chamberlain-playoff-feat-game-3|title=Nuggets star Nikola Jokic matches historic Wilt Chamberlain playoff feat after monster Game 3 outing|website=ClutchPoints|last=Samillano|first=Gerard|date=May 6, 2023|access-date=May 6, 2023|archive-date=May 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506232631/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-wilt-chamberlain-playoff-feat-game-3|url-status=live}} In Game 4, Jokić put up a playoff career-high 53 points and 11 assists in a 129–124 loss. He surpassed Alex English to become the Nuggets' all-time leader in playoff points. He also became the first center in NBA history to put up at least 50 points and 10 assists in a playoff game. Jokić also joined Chamberlain as the only centers in NBA history to score at least 50 points in a playoff game.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-center-nikola-jokic-50-piece-vs-suns-moves-him-into-wilt-chamberlain-company|title=Nuggets center Nikola Jokic' 50-piece vs. Suns moves him into Wilt Chamberlain company|website=ClutchPoints|last=Salmon|first=James|date=May 7, 2023|access-date=May 7, 2023|archive-date=May 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508025721/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-center-nikola-jokic-50-piece-vs-suns-moves-him-into-wilt-chamberlain-company|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nuggets-fall-to-suns-despite-career-high-53-points-from-nikola-jokic|title=NUGGETS FALL TO SUNS DESPITE CAREER-HIGH 53 POINTS FROM NIKOLA JOKIĆ|website=nba.com|last=Brooks|first=Matt|date=May 7, 2023|access-date=May 7, 2023|archive-date=May 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508074856/https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nuggets-fall-to-suns-despite-career-high-53-points-from-nikola-jokic|url-status=live}} After Game 4, Jokić was fined $25,000 by the NBA for “improper contact with a spectator sitting courtside” during the game, when he made contact with Suns owner Mat Ishbia after unsuccessfully trying to retrieve a ball that had gone off court. However, Jokić was not given a suspension.{{cite web |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nikola-jokic-fined-not-suspended-for-game-4-altercation-with-suns-owner-mat-ishbia-211042594.html |title=Nikola Jokić fined, not suspended for Game 4 altercation with Suns owner Mat Ishbia |last=Owens |first=Jason |website=Yahoo! Sports |date=May 8, 2023 |publisher=Yahoo |access-date=May 9, 2023 |archive-date=May 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509014021/https://sports.yahoo.com/nikola-jokic-fined-not-suspended-for-game-4-altercation-with-suns-owner-mat-ishbia-211042594.html |url-status=live }} In Game 5, he put up a triple-double with 29 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists in a 118–102 victory, breaking a tie with Chamberlain for the most playoff triple-doubles in NBA history by a center with his 10th.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-reaches-unprecedented-playoff-dominance-with-triple-double-in-win-vs-suns|title=Nuggets star Nikola Jokic reaches unprecedented playoff dominance with triple-double in win vs. Suns|website=ClutchPoints|last=Pagaduan|first=Jedd|date=May 9, 2023|access-date=May 9, 2023|archive-date=May 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230510061329/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-reaches-unprecedented-playoff-dominance-with-triple-double-in-win-vs-suns|url-status=live}} In Game 6, Jokić put up a triple-double with 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists in a 125–100 victory to lead the Nuggets to the Western Conference Finals. He joined James and Westbrook as the only players to average a 30-plus point triple-double in a playoff series as Jokić finished with 34.5 ppg, 13.2 rpg, 10.3 apg in Denver's 4–2 series win over Phoenix.{{cite web |title=Season's trend of 40-point games keeps going strong in playoffs |url=https://www.nba.com/news/40-point-performers-2023-playoffs |website=NBA.com |access-date=May 19, 2023 |date=May 19, 2023 |archive-date=May 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519203538/https://www.nba.com/news/40-point-performers-2023-playoffs |url-status=live }} After the game former NBA Most Valuable Player Award winner Durant told reporters about Jokić: "Jokić is an all-time great. He's gonna go down as one of the all-time great centers to ever touch a basketball."{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-playoffs-nikola-jokics-absolute-dominance-sends-nuggets-to-conference-finals-suns-to-offseason-of-uncertainty-065134407.html|title=NBA playoffs: Nikola Jokić's absolute dominance sends Nuggets to conference finals, Suns to offseason of uncertainty|last=Fischer|first=Jake|website=Yahoo Sports|date=May 11, 2023|access-date=May 12, 2023|archive-date=May 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230512150034/https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-playoffs-nikola-jokics-absolute-dominance-sends-nuggets-to-conference-finals-suns-to-offseason-of-uncertainty-065134407.html|url-status=live}}

In Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Jokić posted a triple-double with 34 points, 21 rebounds, and 14 assists in a 132–126 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.{{cite web |title=Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past Lakers 132-126 in West opener |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401547679 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=May 18, 2023 |date=May 16, 2023 |archive-date=May 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230517161812/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401547679 |url-status=live }} He tied Westbrook for third place all-time in playoff triple-doubles with 12.{{cite web|title=Jokic's historic triple-double was too much for the Lakers|url=https://www.eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/1504138/jokics-historic-triple-double-was-too-much-for-the-lakers/|website=Eurohoops|language=en|date=May 17, 2023|access-date=May 18, 2023|archive-date=May 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518084526/https://www.eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/1504138/jokics-historic-triple-double-was-too-much-for-the-lakers/|url-status=live}} Jokić also became the only player in NBA postseason history to log multiple 30-point, 20-rebound triple-doubles.{{cite web |title=Nuggets confident Nikola Jokic can counter whatever schemes Lakers throw his way |url=https://www.nba.com/news/nuggets-confident-nikola-jokic-can-counter-whatever-schemes-lakers-throw-at-him |website=NBA.com |access-date=May 18, 2023 |date=May 18, 2023 |archive-date=May 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518092838/https://www.nba.com/news/nuggets-confident-nikola-jokic-can-counter-whatever-schemes-lakers-throw-at-him |url-status=live }} In Game 2, he had his fourth consecutive triple-double and seventh triple-double of these playoffs with 23 points, 17 rebounds, 12 assists, and three steals in a 108–103 victory.{{cite web |title=Murray's big fourth quarter propels Nuggets past Lakers 108-103 for 2-0 lead in West finals |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401547682 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=May 19, 2023 |date=May 18, 2023 |archive-date=May 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519070618/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401547682 |url-status=live }} Jokić became the second player to post four consecutive triple-doubles in NBA playoff history and is now one of just two players to tally seven triple-doubles in one postseason along with Wilt Chamberlain. Jokić also surpassed Westbrook to stand alone on third all-time in playoff triple-doubles.{{cite web |title=5 takeaways from Nuggets' Game 2 win over Lakers |url=https://www.nba.com/news/5-takeaways-from-nuggets-game-2-win-over-lakers |website=NBA.com |access-date=May 19, 2023 |date=May 19, 2023 |archive-date=May 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519093311/https://www.nba.com/news/5-takeaways-from-nuggets-game-2-win-over-lakers |url-status=live }} In Game 4, Jokić posted his 14th career playoff triple-double and eighth of the playoffs breaking Chamberlain's 1967 NBA record for triple-doubles in a single postseason. Jokić finished the 113–111 victory with 30 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists, and three blocks. Jokić was awarded his first NBA Conference Finals Most Valuable Player Award, becoming the first non-American player to win the award, achieving triple-double series averages of 27.8 points, 14.5 rebounds, and 11.8 assists while leading the Nuggets to a sweep over the Lakers en route to their first NBA Finals appearance in franchise history. Jokić also joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only player in NBA history to average a triple-double in back-to-back playoffs series.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401547684|title=Jokic leads Denver Nuggets past LeBron's Lakers 113-111, into their first NBA Finals|website=ESPN.com.|date=May 22, 2023|accessdate=May 22, 2023|archive-date=June 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608161738/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401547684|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Durando |first=Bennett |date=May 22, 2023 |title=Nuggets' Nikola Jokic named Western Conference Finals MVP after sweep of Lakers |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2023/05/22/nikola-jokic-western-conference-finals-mvp-nuggets-lakers/ |access-date=May 22, 2023 |website=Denver Post |archive-date=May 24, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230524165236/https://www.denverpost.com/2023/05/22/nikola-jokic-western-conference-finals-mvp-nuggets-lakers/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=15 interesting facts about No. 15, Nikola Jokic |url=https://www.nba.com/news/15-interesting-facts-about-number-15-nikola-jokic |website=NBA.com |access-date=May 29, 2023 |date=May 29, 2023 |archive-date=May 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230529203017/https://www.nba.com/news/15-interesting-facts-about-number-15-nikola-jokic |url-status=live }}

File:Denver Nuggets 2023 Championship parade.png, Jokić and Jamal Murray parading the NBA championship in Denver]]

In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Jokić posted a triple-double with 27 points, 14 assists, and 10 rebounds in a 104–93 victory over the Miami Heat. He joined Jason Kidd as the only players in NBA history to put up a triple-double in their NBA Finals debuts. Jokić and Jamal Murray also became only the second pair of teammates in NBA history to each put up at least 25 points and 10 assists in an NBA Finals game since Magic Johnson and James Worthy in the 1987 NBA Finals.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokics-stunning-nba-finals-debut-has-only-been-done-once-in-nba-history|title=Nikola Jokic's stunning NBA Finals debut has only been done once in NBA history|website=ClutchPoints|last=Yapkowitz|first=David|date=June 1, 2023|access-date=June 1, 2023|archive-date=June 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602031243/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokics-stunning-nba-finals-debut-has-only-been-done-once-in-nba-history|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-jamal-murray-combine-for-magic-johnson-nba-finals-feat-not-seen-in-36-years|title=Nuggets' Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray combine for Magic Johnson NBA Finals feat not seen in 36 years|website=ClutchPoints|last=Villas|first=Rexwell|date=June 1, 2023|access-date=June 1, 2023|archive-date=June 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602031917/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-jamal-murray-combine-for-magic-johnson-nba-finals-feat-not-seen-in-36-years|url-status=live}} In Game 2, Jokić put up 41 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists in a 111–108 loss. He joined LeBron James and Larry Bird as the only players in NBA history to put up at least 500 points, 200 rebounds, and 150 assists in a single postseason run. Jokić also became the first center in NBA history to put up at least 500 points and 100 assists in a single postseason run.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-duplicates-lebron-james-larry-bird-feats-with-continued-dominance-in-the-playoffs|website=ClutchPoints|title=Nikola Jokic duplicates LeBron James, Larry Bird feats with continued dominance in the playoffs|last=Villas|first=Rexwell|date=June 4, 2023|access-date=June 5, 2023|archive-date=June 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230605024924/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-duplicates-lebron-james-larry-bird-feats-with-continued-dominance-in-the-playoffs|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-sets-nba-history-with-playoff-feat-not-even-wilt-chamberlain-ever-matched|title=Nikola Jokic sets NBA history with playoff feat not even Wilt Chamberlain ever matched|website=ClutchPoints|last=Yapkowitz|first=David|date=June 4, 2023|access-date=June 5, 2023|archive-date=June 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230605024930/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-sets-nba-history-with-playoff-feat-not-even-wilt-chamberlain-ever-matched|url-status=live}} In Game 3, he became the first player in NBA history to record 30+ points, 20+ rebounds and 10+ assists in a Finals game. He finished the 109–94 victory with 32 points, 21 rebounds, and 10 assists, marking his 10th triple-double of this postseason. Jokić is also responsible for three of the five 30-point, 20-rebound and 10-assist playoff games ever, with two of those coming in these playoffs. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain each have one. Jokić and Jamal Murray also became the first teammates in NBA history (regular season or playoffs) to record 30-point triple-doubles in the same game, with the latter also posting a 30-point triple-double in Game 3.{{cite web |title=Nikola Jokic registers 1st 30-20-10 triple-double in NBA Finals history |url=https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-30-20-10-nba-fiinals-history |website=NBA.com |access-date=June 8, 2023 |date=June 8, 2023 |archive-date=June 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608033128/https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-30-20-10-nba-fiinals-history |url-status=live }} In Game 4, Jokić put up 23 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, three steals and three blocks in a 108–95 victory. He also became the first player in NBA history to put up at least 500 points, 250 rebounds, and 150 assists in a single postseason run.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-star-nikola-jokic-hits-nba-playoff-milestone-no-player-in-history-has-ever-done|title=Nuggets star Nikola Jokic hits NBA playoff milestone no player in history has ever done|website=ClutchPoints|last=Tuason|first=Mark|date=June 9, 2023|access-date=June 9, 2023|archive-date=June 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610033111/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-star-nikola-jokic-hits-nba-playoff-milestone-no-player-in-history-has-ever-done|url-status=live}} In Game 5, Jokić put up 28 points, 16 rebounds, and four assists on 12-of-16 shooting from the field in a 94–89 victory, leading the Nuggets to their first NBA championship in franchise history while winning Finals MVP. He was unanimously voted as Finals MVP and became the lowest draft pick in NBA history to win this award.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-denver-wins-first-championship-game-5-demolition-heat|title=Nikola Jokic, Nuggets win first championship in Denver history with Game 5 heartbreaker vs. Heat|website=ClutchPoints|last=Guinhawa|first=Angelo|date=June 12, 2023|access-date=June 12, 2023|archive-date=June 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230613031422/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-denver-wins-first-championship-game-5-demolition-heat|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-makes-nba-finals-mvp-history-after-title-win-vs-heat|title=Nuggets star Nikola Jokic makes NBA Finals MVP history after title win vs. Heat|website=ClutchPoints|last=Guinhawa|first=Angelo|date=June 12, 2023|access-date=June 12, 2023|archive-date=June 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230613035603/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-makes-nba-finals-mvp-history-after-title-win-vs-heat|url-status=live}} Jokić finished the NBA Finals averaging 30.2 points, 14 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 1.4 blocks. He became the first player in NBA history to lead the entire postseason in total points (600), total rebounds (269) and total assists (186).{{Cite magazine |last=Scott |first=Jelani |date=June 12, 2023 |title=Nikola Jokic Named 2023 NBA Finals MVP After Record-Shattering Postseason Leads Nuggets to First Title |url=https://www.si.com/nba/2023/06/13/nikola-jokic-2023-nba-finals-mvp-nuggets-heat |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=2023-06-15 |archive-date=June 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230614065023/https://www.si.com/nba/2023/06/13/nikola-jokic-2023-nba-finals-mvp-nuggets-heat |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Wright |first=Michael C. |date=June 13, 2023 |title=Nikola Jokic's resume after winning 2023 Finals MVP |url=https://www.nba.com/news/finals-mvp-resume-nikola-jokic-2023 |access-date=2023-06-15 |website=NBA.com |language=en |archive-date=October 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007174801/https://www.nba.com/news/finals-mvp-resume-nikola-jokic-2023 |url-status=live }}

On October 24, 2023, Jokić recorded a triple-double with 29 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists as the Denver Nuggets launched the defense of their NBA championship crown with a season-opening 119–107 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401584689|title=Nuggets celebrate first NBA championship with banner, rings and 119-107 win over the Lakers|website=ESPN.com.|date=October 25, 2023|accessdate=October 28, 2023|archive-date=October 28, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231028153532/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401584689|url-status=live}} He became just the third reigning Finals MVP to open an NBA season with a triple-double, joining Magic Johnson (1982) and LeBron James (2016).{{Cite web |last=Foglio |first=James |date=2023-10-25 |title=Nikola Jokic Third Finals MVP To Open Season With Triple-Double |url=https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nikola-jokic-becomes-third-finals-mvp-to-open-season-with-triple-double/ |access-date=2023-10-25 |website=Basketball Insiders {{!}} NBA Rumors And Basketball News |language=en-US |archive-date=October 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030111835/https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nikola-jokic-becomes-third-finals-mvp-to-open-season-with-triple-double/ |url-status=live }} Six days later in his 600th NBA game, Jokić posted his 107th triple-double, with a 27-point, 11-assist, and 10-rebound stat-line, in a 110–102 victory over the Utah Jazz. Subsequently, he tied Jason Kidd and LeBron James for 4th, on the all-time triple-doubles list.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401584738|title=Nikola Jokic posts 107th career triple-double as Nuggets beat Jazz 110-102 for 4th straight win|website=ESPN.com.|date=October 30, 2023|accessdate=October 30, 2023|archive-date=October 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231031090839/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401584738|url-status=live}} On November 3, Jokić had 33 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists on 14-of-16 shooting from the field in a 125–114 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401584094|title=Jokic scores 33 points, leads Nuggets to 125-114 win over Mavericks in NBA tournament opener|website=ESPN.com.|date=November 4, 2023|accessdate=November 4, 2023|archive-date=November 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231104113115/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401584094|url-status=live}} Three days later, he recorded a triple-double with 35 points, 14 rebounds, and 12 assists in a 134–116 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Jokić's triple-double was the 108th in his career, surpassing James and Kidd for fourth place on the all-time career triple-double list.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-breaks-lebron-james-triple-double-record-pelicans|title=Nuggets' Nikola Jokic breaks LeBron James' triple-double record|website=ClutchPoints|last=Sampson|first=Peter|date=November 6, 2023|access-date=November 6, 2023|archive-date=November 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231107053112/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-breaks-lebron-james-triple-double-record-pelicans|url-status=live}} On November 12, Jokić put up 36 points, 21 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 107–104 loss to the Houston Rockets. He also joined Wilt Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson as the only players to have 10 games with at least 30 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-wilt-chamberlain-exclusive-triple-double-club-loss-rockets|title=Nuggets' Nikola Jokic joins exclusive Wilt Chamberlain club in Rockets loss|website=ClutchPoints|last=Postrado|first=Jay|date=November 12, 2023|access-date=November 13, 2023|archive-date=November 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231113145017/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-wilt-chamberlain-exclusive-triple-double-club-loss-rockets|url-status=live}} Five days later, Jokić logged his 110th triple-double of his career with 26 points, 16 rebounds, and tied his career high with 18 assists in a 115–110 loss against the New Orleans Pelicans. Jokić tied Wilt Chamberlain for second all-time in games with at least 25 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-equals-wilt-chamberlain-record-with-insane-25-15-15-feat-in-loss-to-pelicans|title=Nuggets' Nikola Jokic equals Wilt Chamberlain record with insane 25-15-15 feat|website=ClutchPoints|last=Pagaduan|first=Jedd|date=November 18, 2023|access-date=November 18, 2023|archive-date=November 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118164106/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-equals-wilt-chamberlain-record-with-insane-25-15-15-feat-in-loss-to-pelicans|url-status=live}}

On December 4, Jokić was named Western Conference Player of the Month for the seventh time in his career for games played in October/November. He became the first player since Elgin Baylor in 1967 to start a season with 12 straight games of 20+ points and 10+ rebounds. Jokić also had two 30+ point triple-doubles with zero turnovers in his last four games while nobody else in the NBA has multiple games doing that in the last 40 years.{{cite web |title=Nikola Jokić named NBA Western Conference Player of the Month |url=https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nikola-jokic-named-nba-western-conference-player-of-the-month-4 |website=NBA.com |access-date=December 7, 2023 |date=December 4, 2023 |archive-date=December 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207121026/https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nikola-jokic-named-nba-western-conference-player-of-the-month-4 |url-status=live }} On December 14, Jokić had 26 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists in his 115th career triple-double during the regular season in a 124–101 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Jokić became the first player in NBA history with 10-plus triple-doubles in seven straight seasons.{{cite web |title=Nikola Jokic becomes 1st player with 10-plus triple-doubles in 7 straight seasons |url=https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-becomes-1st-player-with-10-plus-triple-doubles-in-7-straight-seasons |website=NBA.com |access-date=December 16, 2023 |date=December 15, 2023 |archive-date=December 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216052142/https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-becomes-1st-player-with-10-plus-triple-doubles-in-7-straight-seasons |url-status=live }} On December 25, Jokić put up 26 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists while shooting a career-high 18-of-18 from the free-throw line in a 120–114 victory over the Golden State Warriors.{{cite web|title=Jokic a perfect 18-of-18 from free-throw line, draws ire of Kerr, as Nuggets beat Warriors 120-114|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401585030|work=ESPN.com|date=December 25, 2023|access-date=December 26, 2023|archive-date=December 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231226174139/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401585030|url-status=live}} Three days later, Jokić posted a triple-double with 26 points on 11-of-11 shooting from the field, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 142–105 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. He joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history to record a triple-double on 100% shooting (minimum 10 field goal attempts) in multiple games.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-lands-shots-records-another-triple-double-iwin-grizzlies|title=Nuggets' Nikola Jokic lands all his shots, records another triple-double in win vs Grizzlies|website=ClutchPoints|last=Strand|first=Rachel|date=December 28, 2023|access-date=December 28, 2023|archive-date=December 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231229063415/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-lands-shots-records-another-triple-double-iwin-grizzlies|url-status=live}} For the 2023 calendar year, Jokić was named winner of the Hickok Belt, presented annually by the National Sports Media Association to the top professional athlete in the United States.{{cite news |url=https://westsidenewsny.com/sports/2024-02-25/nikola-jokic-named-overall-2023-hickok-belt-award-winner/ |title=Nikola Jokic named overall 2023 Hickok Belt® Award winner |website=westsidenewsny.com |date=February 25, 2024 |accessdate=April 21, 2024}}{{cite press release |url=https://nationalsportsmedia.org/news/jokic-wins-2024-hickok-belt-award |title=Jokic Wins 2024 Hickok Belt Award |website=nationalsportsmedia.org |date=February 7, 2024 |accessdate=April 21, 2024}}

On January 4, 2024, Jokić put up 34 points on 13-of-16 shooting from the field along with nine assists, 10 rebounds, and a buzzer-beating, game-winning three-pointer in a 130–127 victory over the Warriors.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-stuns-warriors-sends-fans-into-pandemonium-after-wild-buzzer-beating-3-pointer|title=Nuggets' Nikola Jokic stuns Warriors, sends fans into pandemonium after wild game-winner|website=ClutchPoints|last=Pagaduan|first=Jedd|date=January 4, 2024|access-date=January 4, 2024|archive-date=January 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240105064655/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-stuns-warriors-sends-fans-into-pandemonium-after-wild-buzzer-beating-3-pointer|url-status=live}} He missed only five shots over his last four games, hitting 86.6%, which registers as the best for any player in the last 40 years (minimum 40 FGA) over a four-game span.{{cite web |title=Kia MVP Ladder: Top 5 gets update as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rises to No. 3 |url=https://www.nba.com/news/kia-mvp-ladder-jan-5-2024-edition |website=NBA.com |access-date=January 4, 2023 |date=January 5, 2024 |archive-date=January 6, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240106004314/https://www.nba.com/news/kia-mvp-ladder-jan-5-2024-edition |url-status=live }} On January 16, Jokić recorded 25 points and 19 rebounds, including a career-high 11 offensive boards in a 126–121 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers. After the game Joel Embiid told Jokić that his counterpart was "the best player in the league.”{{Cite web|title=Joel Embiid outshines Nikola Jokic in NBA MVPs matchup, leads 76ers past Nuggets 126-121|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401585194|date=January 16, 2024|access-date=January 19, 2024|website=ESPN.com|language=en|archive-date=January 18, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240118222751/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401585194|url-status=live}} Five days later, Jokić scored a season-high 42 points on 15-of-20 shooting, along with 12 rebounds, eight assists, three blocks, and no turnovers in 113–104 victory over the Washington Wizards.{{cite web|title=Nikola Jokic has 42 points and 12 rebounds, Nuggets beat Wizards 113-104|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401585230/nuggets-wizards|work=ESPN.com|date=January 21, 2024|access-date=January 22, 2024|archive-date=January 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240121155702/https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401585230/nuggets-wizards|url-status=live}} On January 25, Jokić was named a Western Conference starter for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, marking his sixth consecutive selection and his fourth selection in a row as a starter. He joined Alex English as the only other Nugget to be picked to start in four All-Star games.{{cite web |title=Kia MVP Ladder: All-Star starter Jayson Tatum returns to Top 5 |url=https://www.nba.com/news/kia-mvp-ladder-jan-26-2024-edition |website=NBA.com |access-date=27 January 2024 |archive-date=January 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127145432/https://www.nba.com/news/kia-mvp-ladder-jan-26-2024-edition |url-status=live }}

On February 2, Jokić recorded his 120th career triple-double with 27 points, 22 rebounds, 12 assists, a steal, and 2 blocks in a 120–108 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.{{cite web|title=Jokic posts 15th triple-double of season as Nuggets hold off short-handed Blazers 120-108|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401585325|work=ESPN.com|date=February 2, 2024|access-date=February 4, 2024|archive-date=February 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240204000412/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401585325|url-status=live}} He became the first player in NBA history to record that line or better in a game, per Basketball Reference's StatHead.{{Cite magazine |last=Linn |first=Joey |title=Nikola Jokic Makes NBA History vs. Portland Trail Blazers |url=https://www.si.com/nba/nuggets/news/nikola-jokic-makes-nba-history-vs-portland-trail-blazers |access-date=February 4, 2024 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=February 2, 2024 |archive-date=February 3, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240203131332/https://www.si.com/nba/nuggets/news/nikola-jokic-makes-nba-history-vs-portland-trail-blazers |url-status=live }} On February 22, Jokić put up a triple-double with 21 points on 10-of-10 shooting from the field, 19 rebounds, and 15 assists in a 130–110 victory over the Washington Wizards. He also joined LeBron James and Russell Westbrook as the only players in NBA history to put up a triple-double against every NBA team faced.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-pulls-off-wild-triple-double-feat-only-2-others-achieved|title=Nuggets' Nikola Jokic pulls off wild triple-double feat only 2 others in history achieved|website=ClutchPoints|last=House|first=Alex|date=February 23, 2024|access-date=February 23, 2024}} Three days later, Jokić put up a triple-double with 32 points, 16 rebounds, and 16 assists in a 110–103 victory over the Warriors. He put up his third career game with at least 30 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain for the second most such games in NBA history.{{cite web|url= https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-breaks-wilt-chamberlain-lebron-james-records-after-insane-30-15-15-game|title=Nikola Jokic breaks Wilt Chamberlain, LeBron James records after insane 30-15-15 game|website=ClutchPoints|last=Strand|first=Rachel|date=February 25, 2024|access-date=February 25, 2024}} On March 11, Jokić posted a triple-double with 35 points, 17 rebounds, 12 assists, six steals, and two blocks in a 125–119 victory over the Toronto Raptors.{{cite web|title=Jokic has 21st triple-double to rally Nuggets past depleted Raptors, 125-119|url= https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401585565 |work=ESPN.com|date=March 11, 2024|access-date=March 16, 2024}} On April 2, Jokić tied his season-high with 42 points, to go along with 16 rebounds, six assists, and two blocks in a 110–105 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. He also surpassed Carmelo Anthony for third place on the Nuggets' All-Time Scoring List.{{Cite web|title=Nikola Jokić Passes Carmelo Anthony for 3rd Place on Nuggets' All-Time Scoring List|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10115392-nikola-jokic-passes-carmelo-anthony-for-3rd-place-on-nuggets-all-time-scoring-list|access-date=April 5, 2024|website=Bleacher Report|last=Polacek|first=Scott|language=en|date=April 2, 2024}} Eight days later, Jokić recorded 41 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists on 16-of-20 shooting from the field in a 116–107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. It was his 20th career 40-point game.{{cite web|title=Jokic scores 41 points and leads Nuggets past Timberwolves 116-107 to take lead in West|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401585792 |work=ESPN.com|date=April 10, 2024|access-date=April 15, 2024}}

In Game 2 of the Nuggets' first round playoffs series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Jokić recorded a triple-double with 27 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 101–99 victory. He has the most 25-20-10 games in NBA playoff history with four. The only other players to put up those numbers in a playoff game are Wilt Chamberlain (twice), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Dave Cowens, but Jokić is the only one to do it since the NBA and ABA merged after the 1975–76 season.{{cite web|title=Breaking down Nikola Jokic's historic performance in Game 2 vs. Lakers|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nikola-jokic-denver-nuggets-playoffs-history-triple-double/7465e9a5f93fd1a55bc2f8a5 |website=sportingnews.com|date=April 23, 2024|access-date=April 29, 2024}} A week later, Jokić narrowly missed another 25–20–10 game, posting 25 points, 20 rebounds, and nine assists in a 108–106 Game 5 victory, thus sending the Nuggets past the Lakers to the Western Conference Semifinals.{{cite web|title=Murray scores 32 and hits game-winner in Nuggets' 108-106 series-clinching victory over Lakers |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401655085|website=ESPN.com|date=April 29, 2024|access-date=May 5, 2024}} In Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals, Jokić logged 40 points, seven rebounds, 13 assists, and no turnovers in a 112–97 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.{{cite web|title=Jokic scores 40, Nuggets shut down Edwards in 112-97 win over Wolves for a 3-2 series lead |url=https://africa.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401657186|website=ESPN.com|date=May 15, 2024|access-date=May 15, 2024}} He became the second player in NBA postseason history to finish a game with at least 40 points, 10 assists, and no turnovers, joining Chris Paul (2018). Jokić was directly responsible for 71 of his team's 112 points and became the first player in NBA history to score or assist on 70+ points in a playoff game without committing a turnover (since turnovers were first tracked in 1977–78).{{cite web|url= https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-3-most-insane-things-from-nikola-jokics-game-5-performance-vs-timberwolves|title=3 most insane things from Nikola Jokic's Game 5 performance in Nuggets' win vs. Timberwolves|website=ClutchPoints|last=Pagaduan|first=Jedd|date=May 15, 2024|access-date=May 15, 2024}} Denver would go on to lose to Minnesota in seven games despite Jokić's 34-point, 19-rebound and seven-assist outing in the 98–90 close-out loss.{{cite web|title=Edwards leads Wolves back from 20-point deficit for 98-90 win over defending NBA champion Nuggets |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401657188|website=ESPN.com|date=May 19, 2024|access-date=May 20, 2024}}

On May 8, Jokić won his third MVP beating finalists Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Dončić. He became only the ninth player in NBA history to win the award at least three times, doing so in four seasons. Jokić also became just the second player in NBA history to have at least 2,000 points, 900 rebounds, and 700 assists in a season, joining Oscar Robertson (1961–62). Behind Jokić, the Denver Nuggets (57–25) matched the franchise high for victories in a season and tied for the best record in the Western Conference.{{cite web|title=Nuggets' Nikola Jokic named 2023-24 Kia MVP |url=https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-2023-24-kia-mvp|website=NBA.com|date=May 8, 2024|access-date=May 9, 2024}}

On October 26, 2024, Jokić scored 41 points and made a career-high seven 3-pointers in a 109–103 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.{{cite web|title=Harden, Powell help Clippers overcome Jokic's 41 points to beat Nuggets 109-104 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401704653|website=ESPN.com|date=October 26, 2024|access-date=October 26, 2024}} In the next game, Jokić posted 40 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in a 127–125 overtime win over the Toronto Raptors. He recorded back-to-back 40-point games for the first time in his career.{{cite magazine |last1=Linn |first1=Joey|title=Nikola Jokic Makes NBA History in Denver Nuggets vs. Toronto Raptors |url=https://www.si.com/nba/nuggets/news/nikola-jokic-makes-nba-history-in-denver-nuggets-vs-toronto-raptors-01jbb1rgbg50 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=October 28, 2024 |language=en-us |access-date=October 30, 2024}} On October 29, Jokić had a triple-double with 29 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists in a 144–139 overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets. He became just the second player in NBA history to achieve this stat line and the first in 62 years. The only player previously to reach those totals in a game was Oscar Robertson, who did it twice in 1962. Jokić also became the 1st player with multiple triple-doubles and multiple 40-point games within his first 4 games of a season in NBA history.{{Cite web |last=Grez |first=Matias |date=2024-10-30 |title=Nikola Jokić becomes only second NBA player ever – and first in 62 years – to record historic milestone and more from Tuesday in the NBA |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/30/sport/nikola-jokic-history-nba-roundup-spt/index.html |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=CNN |language=en}}{{cite magazine |last1=Kimble |first1=Kade|title=Nikola Jokic Makes NBA History in Denver Nuggets vs. Brooklyn Nets |url=https://www.si.com/nba/nuggets/news/nikola-jokic-makes-nba-history-in-denver-nuggets-vs-brooklyn-nets |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=October 29, 2024 |language=en-us |access-date=October 30, 2024}} On November 6, Jokić logged a triple-double with 23 points, 20 rebounds, 16 assists, two steals and two blocks in a 124–122 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. He joined Russell Westbrook (Apr. 2, 2019) as the 2nd player to record a 20/20/15 game since Wilt Chamberlain in 1968.{{cite news |last1=Helin |first1=Kurt |title=Jokic's triple-double, 29 from Westbrook, Watson's game-saving block help Nuggets hand Thunder first loss |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/jokics-triple-double-29-from-westbrook-watsons-game-saving-block-help-nuggets-hand-thunder-first-loss |access-date=November 7, 2024 |work=NBC Sports |date=November 7, 2024 }} On November 8, Jokić posted 30 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists on 11-of-13 shooting from the field in a 135–122 win over the Miami Heat. With 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 14 assists on 84% shooting, he joined Wilt Chamberlain as just the second player in NBA history to record that line on at least 80% from the field. This was Jokić's third career 30-point triple-double on at least 80% shooting. Only Chamberlain has more.{{cite magazine |last1=Linn |first1=Joey |title=Nikola Jokic Makes NBA History in Denver Nuggets vs. Miami Heat |url=https://www.si.com/nba/nuggets/news/nikola-jokic-makes-nba-history-in-denver-nuggets-vs-miami-heat-01jc7jjacwaf |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=November 8, 2024 |language=en-us |access-date=November 10, 2024}} On November 10, Jokić had 37 points, 18 rebounds, 15 assists and three steals for his fourth straight triple-double in a 122–120 win over the Dallas Mavericks. He recorded a stat line in this game that no other player in NBA history has reached. Jokić also became the first player in NBA history to compile the following numbers after the first 10 games of a season: 297 points, 137 rebounds and 117 assists.{{cite magazine |last1=Linn |first1=Joey |title=Nikola Jokic Makes NBA History in Nuggets-Mavericks |url=https://www.si.com/nba/nuggets/news/nikola-jokic-makes-nba-history-in-denver-nuggets-vs-okc-thunder-01jc4c9r1dfg |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=November 10, 2024 |language=en-us |access-date=November 10, 2024}}{{cite web|title=Kia MVP Ladder: Nikola Jokić's hot start leads to jump to No. 1 |url=https://www.nba.com/news/kia-mvp-ladder-nov-15-2024-edition|website=NBA.com|date=November 15, 2024|access-date=November 15, 2024}}

On December 5, he posted his 139th career triple-double with 27 points, 20 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 126–114 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He also passed Magic Johnson for third place in the NBA's all time triple-doubles list.{{Cite web|last=Botkin|first=Brad|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nikola-jokic-passes-magic-johnson-on-career-triple-doubles-list-but-those-arent-his-most-impressive-numbers/|title=Nikola Jokic passes Magic Johnson on career triple-doubles list, but those aren't his most impressive numbers|work=CBS Sports|date=December 6, 2024|access-date=December 6, 2024}} On December 8, Jokić scored a then career-high 56 points in a loss against the Washington Wizards. It was just the third time in NBA history that a player had tallied 56 points, 16 rebounds, and eight assists in a game. The other two instances were Elgin Baylor (1959) and Luka Doncic (2022). He also became the first player in NBA history to put up at least 55 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, and three three-pointers made in a game.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-07 |title=Nikola Jokic Makes NBA History in Nuggets-Wizards |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/nikola_jokic_makes_nba_history_in_nuggets_wizards/s1_17250_41369159 |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=Yardbarker |language=en}}{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nikola-jokic-career-high-performance-spoiled-with-nuggets-loss-to-wizards|title=Nikola Jokic career-high performance spoiled with Nuggets' loss to Wizards|website=ClutchPoints|last=Strand|first=Rachel|date=December 8, 2024|access-date=December 8, 2024}} The next day, Jokić logged 48 points, 14 rebounds, eight assists and three steals in a 141–111 win over the Atlanta Hawks. His final line has only been achieved four other times in NBA history. One of these instances was by Jokić himself in 2022, two were by his Nuggets' teammate Russell Westbrook (2015, 2017) and the other was Larry Bird in 1992. He also became only the third player in NBA history to record back-to-back games with at least 45 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. The first two were Elgin Baylor in 1961 and Wilt Chamberlain in 1963.{{cite magazine |last1=Linn |first1=Joey |title=Nikola Jokic Makes NBA History in Nuggets vs Hawks |url=https://www.si.com/nba/nuggets/news/nikola-jokic-makes-nba-history-in-nuggets-vs-hawks-01jemg7xt564 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=December 8, 2024 |language=en-us |access-date=December 8, 2024}}{{Cite web |date=2024-12-08 |title=

Nikola Jokic scores 104 points in 24 hours: 'Just one of those nights' |url=https://basketnews.com/news-216071-nikola-jokic-historic-back-to-back-performances-atlanta-washington.html |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=BasketNews.com |language=en}} On December 30, Jokić had 36 points, 22 rebounds, 11 assists and four steals in a 132–121 win over the Utah Jazz. During the game he became the fastest center since Shaquille O'Neal to record 15,000 career points.{{cite magazine |last1=Linn |first1=Joey |title=Nikola Jokic Makes NBA History in Nuggets-Jazz |url=https://www.si.com/nba/nuggets/news/nikola-jokic-makes-nba-history-in-nuggets-jazz-01jgddvdkfkv |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=December 30, 2024 |language=en-us |access-date=December 30, 2024}}

On January 2, 2025, Jokić recorded 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists playing 29:31 minutes in a 139–120 win over the Atlanta Hawks. He became the first player in NBA history to record 20/15/15 in less than 30 minutes.{{cite web|access-date=January 2, 2025 |date=January 2, 2025 |language=en-us |title=Nikola Jokić achieved a unique milestone in NBA history |url=https://dailysports.net/news/nikola-jokic-achieved-a-unique-milestone-in-nba-history/ |website=Dailysports.net}} On January 10, Jokić put up a triple-double with 35 points, 15 assists, and 12 rebounds in a 124–105 win over the Brooklyn Nets. His teammate Russell Westbrook also recorded a triple-double with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, leading to both of them becoming the first pair of teammates in NBA history to each record a triple-double in the same game multiple times in a season.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43366190/nuggets-nikola-jokic-russell-westbrook-triple-doubles-same-game|title=Nikola Jokic, Russell Westbrook have triple-doubles in same game again|website=ESPN|date=January 11, 2025|access-date=January 11, 2025}} On January 14, Jokić became the fastest player to reach 15,000 points, 7,500 rebounds and 5,000 assists, accomplishing the feat in just 709 games. The fastest previous mark was held by Larry Bird, who needed 799 games.{{cite web|title=Nuggets' Nikola Jokić becomes fastest to reach 15K points, 7,500 boards, 5K assists |url=https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-nba-history|website=NBA.com|date=January 15, 2025|access-date=January 15, 2025}} On January 23, Jokić put up his 150th career triple-double and fifth in a row with 35 points, 22 rebounds, and 17 assists in a 132–123 win over the Sacramento Kings. He became the second player in NBA history to put up at least 35 points, 20 rebounds, and 15 assists in a game, joining Wilt Chamberlain. Jokić also nailed a 66-foot shot with 1.7 seconds left in the third quarter.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-feat-last-done-wilt-chamberlain|title=Nikola Jokic pulls off stunning feat last done by 1968 Wilt Chamberlain|website=ClutchPoints|last=Yasis|first=Nathan|date=January 24, 2025|access-date=January 25, 2025}}{{cite web|title=Nikola Jokić nails 66-foot shot en route to 5th straight triple-double |url=https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-66-foot-shot-triple-double|website=NBA.com|date=January 24, 2025|access-date=January 24, 2025}} On January 25, Jokić was named a Western Conference starter for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, marking his seventh consecutive selection and his fifth selection in a row as a starter. He was also, for the first time, the leading vote-getter for the All-Star Game in the Western Conference.{{Cite web |title=Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander highlight All-Star starters |url=https://www.nba.com/news/2025-nba-all-star-game-starters |access-date=January 25, 2025 |website=NBA.com |language=en}} On January 27, Jokić became the first player in NBA history to shoot 100% in a half (min. 10 attempts) while also recording 8 assists, in a 121–129 loss to the Chicago Bulls, also achieving another triple-double with 33 points, 12 rebounds and 14 assists.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-28 |title=Nikola Jokic Makes NBA History in Nuggets-Bulls |url=https://www.si.com/nba/nuggets/news/nikola-jokic-makes-nba-history-in-nuggets-bulls-01jjnechz8y5 |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=Denver Nuggets On SI |language=en-US}} For his play in January, Jokić was named the Western Conference Player of the Month for the eighth time in his career.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-04 |title=Monthly NBA awards: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokić win honors for January|url=https://www.nba.com/news/monthly-nba-awards-january-2025 |access-date=2025-02-04 |website=NBA.com |language=en-US}} On February 24, Jokić posted a then career-high 19 assists along with 18 points, nine rebounds and three steals in a 125–116 win over the Indiana Pacers.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401705388|title=Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic lead Nuggets past Pacers 125-116|website=ESPN|date=February 24, 2025|access-date=February 25, 2025}}{{Cite web |date=2025-02-28 |title=Kia MVP Ladder: Nikola Jokić surges to top slot; LeBron James enters Top 5|url=https://www.nba.com/news/kia-mvp-ladder-feb-28-2025-edition |access-date=2025-02-28 |website=NBA.com |language=en-US}}

On March 7, Jokić had 31 points, 21 rebounds and a career-high 22 assists in a 149–141 overtime win over the Phoenix Suns, becoming the first player in NBA history to record a triple-double of at least 30 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists.{{cite news |title=Nikola Jokic has 31 points, 22 assists and 21 rebounds in Nuggets' 149-141 OT win over Suns |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401705475 |access-date=8 March 2025 |work=ESPN |date=7 March 2025 |language=en}}{{cite news |last1=Helin |first1=Kurt |title=Nikola Jokic makes history with 31 points, 21 rebounds, 22 assists; first 30/20/20 triple-double ever in NBA |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/nikola-jokic-makes-history-with-31-points-21-rebounds-22-assists-first-30-20-20-triple-double-ever-in-nba |access-date=8 March 2025 |work=NBC Sports |date=8 March 2025}} On March 26, Jokić recorded his 160th career triple-double and his 30th of the season with 39 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a 127–117 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. He became only the fourth player in league history to have 30 or more triple-doubles in a season.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401705623|title=Jokic gets a triple-double in his return to lead Nuggets past Bucks 127-117|website=ESPN|date=March 27, 2025|access-date=March 27, 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/nikola_joki_makes_nba_history_in_nuggets_game/s1_17615_41973439|title=Nikola Jokić Makes NBA History in Nuggets Game|website=Yardbarker|date=March 28, 2025|access-date=March 28, 2025}} On March 28, Jokić put up 27 points, 14 rebounds, six assists and four steals in a 129–93 win over the Utah Jazz. He scored his 16,000th career point and became the fastest player in league history to tally at least 16,000 points, 8,000 rebounds and 5,000 assists—doing so in 739 games. Jokić accomplished the feat in 60 fewer games than the previous record holder Larry Bird, who reached the milestone in his first 799 career games.{{Cite magazine |last=Dierberger |first=Tom |date=March 29, 2025 |title=Nikola Jokic Makes More Ridiculous NBA History in Nuggets' Win vs. Jazz |url=https://www.si.com/nba/nikola-jokic-makes-nba-history-nuggets-win-jazz |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=March 29, 2025}} On April 1, Jokić put up a 61 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a 140–139 double overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. His 61 points broke a record for his career-high, and became the highest-scoring triple-double in NBA history. He also became the third player to achieve a 60-point triple double, after James Harden (2018) and Luka Dončić (2022).{{Cite web |date=2025-04-02 |title=Wolves spoil Jokic's 61-point triple-double in 2OT |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44500515/timberwolves-overcome-nikola-jokic-61-point-triple-double-nuggets-2ot-thriller |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Botkin|first=Brad|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/russell-westbrook-spoils-nikola-jokics-61-point-masterpiece-with-two-late-game-gaffes/|title=Russell Westbrook spoils Nikola Jokić's 61-point masterpiece with two late-game gaffes|publisher=CBS Sports|date=April 2, 2025|access-date=April 4, 2025}} On April 6, Jokić posted 41 points, 15 rebounds, 13 assists, 2 steals and 1 block against the Indiana Pacers in a 125–120 loss. According to Stathead, he’s the first player in NBA history to record those stats in a single game. Jokić logged a triple-double by the end of the third, marking his 32nd triple-double of the season — the most ever recorded by a center in NBA history, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain’s single-season record of 31. It was also his 30th career 40-point game.{{Cite web |date=2025-04-07 |title=Nikola Jokic etches his name in history in Denver Nuggets vs Indiana Pacers showdon |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nba/top-stories/nikola-jokic-etches-his-name-in-history-in-denver-nuggets-vs-indiana-pacers-showdown/articleshow/120052663.cms |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=Times of India |language=en}} On April 11, Jokić had his 34th triple-double of the season with 26 points, 16 rebounds and 13 assists in a 117–109 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. He became the third player in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season, after Oscar Robertson and Russell Westbrook. Jokić also became the first and only player in NBA history to finish top three in points, assists, rebounds, and steals per game in a season.{{Cite web |date=2025-04-12 |title=Nuggets star Nikola Jokić becomes 3rd NBA player to average triple-double for a season|url=https://www.nba.com/news/nuggets-nikola-jokic-averages-triple-double-for-season |access-date=2025-04-12 |website=NBA.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2025-04-18 |title=The Athletic: The Nikola Jokić effect – How a quiet MVP front-runner elevates his teammates|url=https://www.nba.com/news/the-athletic-the-nikola-jokic-effect-how-a-quiet-mvp-front-runner-gets-the-most-from-his-teammates |access-date=2025-04-18 |website=NBA.com |language=en-US}} On April 16, Jokić was named Sporting News' Player of the Year.{{cite web|title=Sporting News Player of the Year: Why Nikola Jokic gets our award over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nba/denver-nuggets/news/sporting-news-player-year-nikola-jokic-over-shai-gilgeous-alexander/ec26482f5149782b56956998 |website=sportingnews.com|date=April 16, 2025|access-date=April 16, 2025}} Jokić was the runner-up for both the Clutch Player of the Year and NBA Most Valuable Player awards, becoming just the third player in league history to finish in the top two of MVP voting for five or more consecutive seasons.{{Cite web |title=Knicks' Jalen Brunson named 2024-25 Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year Award winner |url=https://www.nba.com/news/kia-clutch-player-award-2024-25-jalen-brunson |date=April 23, 2025 |access-date=April 23, 2025 |website=NBA.com |language=en |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |title=Nikola Jokić joins elite company with 5th consecutive top-2 finish in MVP voting |url=https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-5th-straight-top-2-finish-kia-nba-mvp-voting |date=May 22, 2025 |access-date=May 22, 2025 |website=NBA.com |language=en |url-status=live}}

On April 26, in Game 4 of the first round playoffs series, Jokić had 36 points, 21 rebounds, and eight assists in a 101–99 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. He became one of just four players in NBA history to record 35+ points, 20+ rebounds, and 8+ assists in a playoff game.{{cite magazine |last1=Struck |first1=Logan |title=Nikola Jokic Joins NBA History in Clippers-Nuggets Game 4 |url=https://www.si.com/nba/nuggets/news/nikola-jokic-joins-nba-history-in-clippers-nuggets-game-4-01jstfe2z8x2 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=April 26, 2025 |language=en-us |access-date=April 26, 2025}} On May 5, Jokić put up 42 points, 22 rebounds, and six assists in a 121–119 comeback win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the second round. He also joined Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shaquille O'Neal, and Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history to put up at least 40 points, 20 rebounds and five assists in a playoff game.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401769820|title=Gordon's game-winner, Jokic's 42 points, 22 rebounds lead Nuggets past Thunder in West semis Game 1|website=ESPN.com|date=May 6, 2025|access-date=May 6, 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nba/denver-nuggets/nuggets-nikola-jokic-40-20-5-game-1-vs-thunder|title=Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic joins incredible company with 40-20-5 Game 1 vs. Thunder|website=ClutchPoints|last=Yasis|first=Nathan|date=May 6, 2025|access-date=May 6, 2025}} On May 13, in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals, Jokić recorded 44 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, and two steals on 17-of-25 shooting, including 5-of-7 from three-point range and a perfect 5-of-5 from the free throw line, in a 112–105 loss to the Thunder. He became the first NBA player since Wilt Chamberlain to record multiple games with 40+ points, 15+ rebounds, and 5+ assists in a single playoff series. This performance marked the 7th time that Jokić had 40+ points in a playoff game, which is the most in franchise history.{{cite magazine |last1=Struck |first1=Logan |title=Nikola Jokic Makes NBA History in Nuggets-Thunder Game 5 |url=https://www.si.com/nba/nuggets/news/nikola-jokic-makes-nba-history-in-nuggets-thunder-game-5-01jv6fgtqnwb |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=May 14, 2025 |language=en-us |access-date=May 14, 2025}} Despite his historic efforts, Denver ultimately lost the series to Oklahoma in seven games.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401769992|title=Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder roll into West finals with 125-93 rout of Nuggets in Game 7|website=ESPN.com|date=May 19, 2025|access-date=May 19, 2025}}{{cite web |last1=Kumar |first1=Vishwesha |title=Shocking Stat Shows How Nikola Jokic Has Had No Help Throughout His 10-Year Career |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/article/shocking-stat-shows-nikola-jokic-181757055.html |website=Yahoo Sports |access-date=May 19, 2025 |date=May 19, 2025 }}

{{see also|2016 Serbia men's Olympic basketball team|2019 Serbia FIBA Basketball World Cup team|2022 Serbia EuroBasket team|2024 Serbia men's Olympic basketball team}}

Jokić was a member of the Serbian U-19 national basketball team that won the silver medal at the 2013 FIBA Under-19 World Championship. Over eight tournament games, he averaged 7.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.{{cite web|title=Nikola JOKIC Player Profile|url=https://archive.fiba.com/pages/eng/fa/player/p/pid/106812/sid/9616/tid/96799/_/2013_FIBA_U19_Championship_for_Men/index.html|website=FIBA.com|access-date=November 7, 2014|archive-date=October 6, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006111102/http://archive.fiba.com/pages/eng/fa/player/p/pid/106812/sid/9616/tid/96799/_/2013_FIBA_U19_Championship_for_Men/index.html|url-status=dead}}

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Jokić represented Serbia at the 2016 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgrade, where he earned tournament MVP honors while averaging 17.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game.{{cite web|title=Nikola JOKIC Player Profile|url=https://www.fiba.basketball/sr/oqt/serbia/2016/player/Nikola-Jokic|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180704182820/http://www.fiba.basketball/sr/oqt/serbia/2016/player/Nikola-Jokic|url-status=live|archive-date=July 4, 2018|website=FIBA.com|access-date=July 11, 2016}}

At the 2016 Summer Olympics, Jokić and Serbia won the silver medal, after losing to the United States in the final game 96–66.{{cite news|title=Rio Olympics 2016: USA beat Serbia in men's basketball to win last gold of Games|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/36727948|access-date=September 18, 2017|work=BBC Sport|date=August 21, 2016|archive-date=April 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180415230502/https://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/36727948|url-status=live}}

On May 24, 2019, Jokić announced he would play for Serbia at the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.{{cite web|title=Jokić: Igraću u Kini|url=https://www.b92.net/sport/kosarka/vesti.php?yyyy=2019&mm=05&dd=24&nav_id=1546015|website=b92.net|date=May 24, 2019|access-date=May 24, 2019|archive-date=May 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190530084624/https://www.b92.net/sport/kosarka/vesti.php?yyyy=2019&mm=05&dd=24&nav_id=1546015|url-status=live}} At the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, the national team of Serbia was dubbed as favorite to win the trophy,{{cite news |last1=Curkovic |first1=Igor |title=FIBA Basketball World Cup Power Rankings, Volume 3 |url=http://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2019/news/fiba-basketball-world-cup-power-rankings-volume-3 |access-date=September 14, 2019 |work=FIBA.basketball |date=August 28, 2019 |archive-date=July 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230719195822/https://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2019/news/fiba-basketball-world-cup-power-rankings-volume-3 |url-status=live }} but was eventually upset in the quarterfinals by Argentina.{{cite news |title=Argentina upsets Olympic silver medalist Serbia in FIBA World Cup quarterfinals |url=https://olympics.nbcsports.com/2019/09/10/argentina-serbia-fiba-world-cup/ |access-date=September 14, 2019 |work=NBC Sports |date=September 10, 2019 |archive-date=March 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230320091821/https://olympics.nbcsports.com/2019/09/10/argentina-serbia-fiba-world-cup/ |url-status=live }} With wins over the United States and Czech Republic, it finished in fifth place.{{cite news |title=Serbia defeats USA in FIBA World Cup consolation round play |url=https://www.nba.com/article/2019/09/12/fiba-world-cup-usa-serbia-game-recap |access-date=September 14, 2019 |work=NBA.com |date=September 12, 2019 |archive-date=September 12, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190912233836/https://www.nba.com/article/2019/09/12/fiba-world-cup-usa-serbia-game-recap |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last1=T. |first1=P. |title=Bogdanović ponovo briljirao – Srbiji peto mesto u Kini |url=https://www.b92.net/sport/kina2019/vesti.php?nav_id=1591176 |access-date=September 14, 2019 |date=September 14, 2019 |language=sr |archive-date=June 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230601165445/https://www.b92.net/sport/kina2019/vesti.php?nav_id=1591176 |url-status=live }} Jokić was the second-best player on the team behind Bogdan Bogdanović, averaging 11.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists over eight games, while shooting 68.0% from the field.

On June 15, 2022, Jokić announced that he would return to the national team after three years for the 2023 FIBA World Cup qualifiers and the EuroBasket 2022.{{cite news |title=Jokić potvrdio da će igrati za reprezentaciju Srbije |url=https://www.rts.rs/page/sport/sr/story/37/kosarka/4850388/nikola-jokic-srbija-potvrda-reprezentacija.html |date=August 25, 2022 |language=sr |access-date=August 26, 2022 |archive-date=August 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220826042853/https://www.rts.rs/page/sport/sr/story/37/kosarka/4850388/nikola-jokic-srbija-potvrda-reprezentacija.html |url-status=live }} Jokić led Serbia to a perfect 5–0 record and first place in Group D at the EuroBasket 2022, but was eventually upset in the Round of 16 by Italy despite his 32-point, 13-rebound, 4-assist and 2-steal outing.{{Cite web |date=September 11, 2022 |title=Stuff of dreams: Italy shock Serbia again |url=https://www.fiba.basketball/eurobasket/2022/news/stuff-of-dreams-italy-shock-serbia-again |access-date=September 11, 2022 |website=FIBA.basketball |language=en |archive-date=September 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911192830/https://www.fiba.basketball/eurobasket/2022/news/stuff-of-dreams-italy-shock-serbia-again |url-status=live }} Jokić was the best player on the team, averaging 21.7 points, 10.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.8 steals over six games, while shooting 66.2 percent from the field, 46.2 percent from three-point range, and 90.9 percent from the free throw line.{{Cite web |title=Nikola JOKIC at the FIBA EuroBasket 2022 |url=https://www.fiba.basketball/eurobasket/2022/player/Nikola-Jokic |access-date=September 11, 2022 |website=FIBA.basketball |language=en |archive-date=September 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911192839/https://www.fiba.basketball/eurobasket/2022/player/Nikola-Jokic |url-status=live }} In July 2023, he opted not to be selected for the 2023 FIBA World Cup due to physical and mental fatigue following his victorious season at Denver Nuggets.{{cite web |url=https://sportsbrief.com/nba/45268-no-nikola-jokic-world-cup-denver-nuggets-star-wont-play-serbia-fiba-event/ |title=No Nikola Jokic in World Cup: Denver Nuggets Star Won't Play for Serbia in FIBA Event |publisher=Sports Brief |date=25 July 2023 |access-date=September 8, 2023 |archive-date=September 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908185842/https://sportsbrief.com/nba/45268-no-nikola-jokic-world-cup-denver-nuggets-star-wont-play-serbia-fiba-event/ |url-status=live }}

On June 10, 2024, Jokić was included on Serbia's preliminary roster for the 2024 Summer Olympics.{{cite web|title=Nikola Jokic included on Serbia's preliminary roster for Paris Olympics |url=https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-included-on-serbia-preliminary-roster-for-paris-olympics|website=NBA.com|date=June 10, 2024|access-date=July 12, 2024}} On July 31, Jokić had 14 points, 15 rebounds and 9 assists in the second group stage game against Puerto Rico at the Olympics. He became the first player in Olympics history to combine 10+ points, 15+ rebounds and 5+ assists.{{cite web|title=Nikola Jokic dominates Puerto Rico in Serbia's romp |url=https://www.nba.com/news/serbia-puerto-rico-group-play-paris-olympics|website=NBA.com|date=July 31, 2024|access-date=August 1, 2024}} On August 6, in the quarter–finals, Jokić powered Serbia to an Olympic record 24–point comeback, with another near triple–double performance of 21 points, 14 rebounds and 9 assists, along with 4 steals and 2 blocks, in a 95–90 overtime win against Australia.{{cite web|title=Nikola Jokic powers Serbia to overtime victory against Australia |url=https://www.nba.com/news/serbia-australia-semifinals-paris-olympics|website=NBA.com|date=August 6, 2024|access-date=August 6, 2024}} He led Serbia to a bronze medal, after posting only the 5th ever triple–double in Olympics history, beating out Germany in the third–place game.{{cite news |title=Србија освојила бронзану медаљу на Олимпијским играма! |url=https://kss.rs/srbija-osvojila-bronzanu-medalju-na-olimpijskim-igrama/ |access-date=10 August 2024 |work=kss.rs |date=10 August 2024 |language=Serbian}}{{cite web|title=Serbia pick up bronze in rematch of World Cup Final|url=https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/mens-olympic-basketball-tournament-paris-2024/news/serbia-pick-up-bronze-in-rematch-of-world-cup-final|website=FIBA.basketball|date=August 10, 2024|access-date=August 10, 2024}} Over 6 tournament games, Jokić averaged 18.8 points, 10.7 rebounds and 8.7 assists, while shooting 53.8% from the field. He also led all players in total points, rebounds, assists and steals, becoming the first player ever in Olympic tournament history to do so.{{cite web|title=Nikola Jokic is the first player EVER to lead the Olympic tournament in points, rebounds and assists.|url=https://x.com/hoopshype/status/1822382151536451585l|website=hoopshype.com|date=August 10, 2024|access-date=August 10, 2024}} For his performances, Jokić was named to the Olympics All-Star Five team.{{cite web|title=LeBron James MVP of the Paris 2024 headlines the All–Star Five|url=https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/mens-olympic-basketball-tournament-paris-2024/news/lebron-james-mvp-of-the-paris-2024-headlines-the-all-star-five|website=fiba.basketball|date=August 10, 2024|access-date=August 10, 2024}}

Standing {{convert|6|ft|11|in|m|2}} and weighing {{convert|284|lbs|kg|0}}, Jokić plays exclusively at the center position.{{cite web|title=Nikola Jokić Stats|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jokicni01.html|website=Basketball Reference|publisher=Sports Reference|access-date=April 15, 2024|archive-date=October 29, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151029125725/http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jokicni01.html|url-status=live}} Through the 2024–25 season, his career averages are 21.8 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game in the regular season, and 27.4 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 7.6 assists per game in the playoffs.

Jokić has been called the greatest passing "big man" in NBA history and has been described by some as the greatest passer of all time.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-02 |title='He's Beethoven': How Nikola Jokic became the best passer in NBA history |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/38796077/beethoven-how-nikola-jokic-became-best-passer-nba-history |access-date=2023-11-08 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=November 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231106091513/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/38796077/beethoven-how-nikola-jokic-became-best-passer-nba-history |url-status=live }}{{Citation |title=Is Nikola Jokic the best passer ever? | date=December 23, 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsE3ZcQ25Zw |access-date=2023-11-08 |language=en |archive-date=November 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108022159/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsE3ZcQ25Zw |url-status=live }} As a playmaker, Jokić uses his size and field of view to set up his teammates for scores, often through a variety of no-looks and unique deliveries.{{cite web |last1=McBride |first1=T.J. |title=The Nuggets Look Mediocre, But Nikola Jokić Is Setting The World On Fire |url=https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-nuggets-look-mediocre-but-nikola-jokic-is-setting-the-world-on-fire/ |website=FiveThirtyEight |access-date=June 12, 2021 |date=January 22, 2021 |archive-date=June 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612165255/https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-nuggets-look-mediocre-but-nikola-jokic-is-setting-the-world-on-fire/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Kasabian |first1=Paul |title=Clippers' Doc Rivers Says Nikola Jokic Is Best Passing Big Man He's Ever Seen |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2908261-clippers-doc-rivers-says-nikola-jokic-is-best-passing-big-man-hes-ever-seen |website=Bleacher Report |language=en |access-date=June 12, 2021 |date=September 8, 2020 |archive-date=February 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210214121013/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2908261-clippers-doc-rivers-says-nikola-jokic-is-best-passing-big-man-hes-ever-seen |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=O'Donnell |first1=Ricky |title=Nikola Jokic is playing like the NBA MVP right now |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2021/1/25/22216980/nikola-jokic-mvp-denver-nuggets-stats-highlights-passing |website=SB Nation |language=en |access-date=June 12, 2021 |date=January 25, 2021 |archive-date=May 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523230952/https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2021/1/25/22216980/nikola-jokic-mvp-denver-nuggets-stats-highlights-passing |url-status=live }} His techniques, in particular his one-handed passes, have drawn comparisons to those of a water polo player.{{cite web |last1=Cacciola |first1=Scott |title=Nikola Jokic Plays Basketball as if It's Water Polo |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/22/sports/basketball/nikola-jokic-nuggets-water-polo.html |website=The New York Times |access-date=June 12, 2021 |date=September 22, 2020 |archive-date=June 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612011515/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/22/sports/basketball/nikola-jokic-nuggets-water-polo.html |url-status=live }} Playing at a slow and deliberate pace, Jokić often pauses upon receiving the ball to survey the floor for defensive mistakes and potential openings.{{cite web |last1=Herring |first1=Chris |title=Nikola Jokić Is A Tortoise, And He's Beating All Of The Hares |url=https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/nikola-jokic-is-a-tortoise-and-hes-beating-all-of-the-hares/ |website=FiveThirtyEight |access-date=June 12, 2021 |date=September 24, 2020 |archive-date=June 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612165303/https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/nikola-jokic-is-a-tortoise-and-hes-beating-all-of-the-hares/ |url-status=live }} His current and former teammates have stated that they always have to be ready to receive a pass because of how often Jokić passes at unusual angles, and that he has often hit unprepared players in the face with the ball during practice.{{cite web | last=Quick | first=Jason | title=Nikola Jokić's passing and the warning given to all new Nuggets players: Keep your hands up | website=The Athletic | date=April 27, 2023 | url=https://theathletic.com/4451256/2023/04/27/nikola-jokic-denver-nuggets-passing/ | access-date=June 2, 2023 | archive-date=June 2, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602220805/https://theathletic.com/4451256/2023/04/27/nikola-jokic-denver-nuggets-passing/ | url-status=live }}

In addition to his playmaking ability, Jokić is also a versatile scorer, capable of effectively finishing in the paint as well as hitting jump shots from midrange and the three-point arc.{{cite web |last1=Cacciola |first1=Scott |title=Denver's Nikola Jokic Wins N.B.A.'s Most Valuable Player Award |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/08/sports/basketball/nikola-jokic-mvp-nuggets.html |website=The New York Times |access-date=June 12, 2021 |date=June 8, 2021 |archive-date=June 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612011504/https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/08/sports/basketball/nikola-jokic-mvp-nuggets.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Bailey |first1=Andy |title=Nikola Jokic Just Dominated 1 of the Strongest MVP Fields Ever |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2944312-nikola-jokic-just-dominated-one-of-the-strongest-mvp-fields-ever |website=Bleacher Report |access-date=June 12, 2021 |date=June 8, 2021 |archive-date=June 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612223920/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2944312-nikola-jokic-just-dominated-one-of-the-strongest-mvp-fields-ever |url-status=live }} During his first MVP season, Jokić shot .566 from the field and .388 from three-point range. His signature move, the "Sombor Shuffle" (coined by Nuggets play-by-play announcer Chris Marlowe after Jokić's hometown of Sombor), involves jumping off his right foot before launching a high-arching fadeaway. Jokić developed the move during his recovery from an ankle injury in 2017. The unorthodox move is difficult to contest and has drawn comparisons to Dirk Nowitzki's one-legged fadeaway.{{Citation|last1=Doctor|first1=Isaac|title=Nuggets star Nikola Jokic reveals true story behind creation of his special move 'Sombor Shuffle'|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-reveals-true-story-behind-creation-of-special-move-sombor-shuffle/|language=en|website=ClutchPoints|date=May 1, 2021|access-date=May 25, 2021|archive-date=May 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525202030/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-reveals-true-story-behind-creation-of-special-move-sombor-shuffle/|url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Kosmider |first1=Nick |title=Inside the birth of an envelope-pushing basketball mindset that turned Nikola Jokic into an All-Star |url=https://theathletic.com/1598437/2020/02/14/inside-the-birth-of-an-envelope-pushing-basketball-mindset-that-turned-nikola-jokic-into-an-all-star/ |website=The Athletic |access-date=June 12, 2021 |date=February 14, 2020 |archive-date=June 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612223922/https://theathletic.com/1598437/2020/02/14/inside-the-birth-of-an-envelope-pushing-basketball-mindset-that-turned-nikola-jokic-into-an-all-star/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Cohen |first1=Ben |title=The NBA Playoffs Are Really a Space Race |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/nikola-jokic-sombor-shuffle-eurostep-stepback-nba-playoffs-11601020759 |website=The Wall Street Journal |access-date=June 12, 2021 |date=September 25, 2020 |archive-date=June 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612223904/https://www.wsj.com/articles/nikola-jokic-sombor-shuffle-eurostep-stepback-nba-playoffs-11601020759 |url-status=live }}

Citing his game IQ and offensive creativity, many commentators have described Jokić as a "basketball genius".{{Cite web |title=The Offensive Genius of Nikola Jokic {{!}} Thinking Basketball {{!}} NBA.com |url=https://www.nba.com/watch/video/the-offensive-genius-of-nikola-jokic-thinking-basketball?plsrc=nba&collection=features |access-date=2023-07-24 |website=www.nba.com |archive-date=July 24, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230724112812/https://www.nba.com/watch/video/the-offensive-genius-of-nikola-jokic-thinking-basketball?plsrc=nba&collection=features |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last=Lune |first=Claire de |date=2023-06-15 |title=Jokić's genius and Brooks' folly: 20 things I learned from the NBA playoffs |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jun/15/nba-playoffs-2023-highlights-talking-points |access-date=2023-07-24 |issn=0261-3077 |archive-date=July 24, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230724112812/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jun/15/nba-playoffs-2023-highlights-talking-points |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Issa |first=Mat |date=2023-06-02 |title=1 Nikola Jokic play from NBA Finals that shows he's a basketball genius |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2023/6/2/23747112/nikola-jokic-play-nba-finals-defense-nuggets-vs-heat |access-date=2023-07-24 |website=SBNation.com |language=en |archive-date=July 24, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230724112812/https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2023/6/2/23747112/nikola-jokic-play-nba-finals-defense-nuggets-vs-heat |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last=Amick |first=Sam |date=April 19, 2021 |title=Aaron Gordon unplugged: On playing with 'genius' Nikola Jokic, Nuggets' title chances and his Magic tenure |url=https://theathletic.com/2528513/2021/04/19/aaron-gordon-unplugged-on-playing-with-genius-nikola-jokic-nuggets-title-chances-and-his-magic-tenure/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230724112812/https://theathletic.com/2528513/2021/04/19/aaron-gordon-unplugged-on-playing-with-genius-nikola-jokic-nuggets-title-chances-and-his-magic-tenure/ |archive-date=July 24, 2023 |access-date=2023-07-24 |work=The Athletic |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2025-04-24 |title=The Genius of Jokic |url=https://www.theringer.com/2025/04/24/nba/nikola-jokic-nba-playoffs-2025-denver-nuggets-brain-smarts-iq |access-date=2025-04-30 |website=www.theringer.com |language=en}} Jokic's ability to garner statistical dominance in multiple categories has led many people to place him among all time greats, including Hall of Famers Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce who equated him to Wilt Chamberlain.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ePfC3QVMGb8&pp=ygUUS2V2aW4gR2FybmV0dCBOaWtvbGE%3D |title=KG & Paul Try To Put Nikola Jokic's UNREAL Numbers In Perspective |date=2025-01-24 |last=KG Certified |access-date=2025-02-14 |via=YouTube}}

Jokić was praised for becoming an elite NBA defender despite his significant athletic limitations. Jokić, who recorded the worst vertical jump (17 inches) among more than 1,000 NBA players tested in the P3 Applied Sports Science laboratory, finished first in the defensive plus-minus box for three consecutive seasons.{{cite web |title=Nikola Jokic Has Transformed From Defensive Liability To Analytics Standout |url=https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/279898/Nikola-Jokic-Has-Transformed-From-Defensive-Liability-To-Analytics-Standout |website=RealGM |access-date=2025-04-04 |date=2025-04-04 |archive-date=2025-04-04 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250404150543/https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/279898/Nikola-Jokic-Has-Transformed-From-Defensive-Liability-To-Analytics-Standout |url-status=live }}

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| style="text-align:left;"|{{nowrap|{{nbay|2015}}}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Denver

| 80 || 55 || 21.7 || .512 || .333 || .811 || 7.0 || 2.4 || 1.0 || .6 || 10.0

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| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2016}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Denver

| 73 || 59 || 27.9 || .577 || .324 || .825 || 9.8 || 4.9 || .8 || .8 || 16.7

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| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2017}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Denver

| 75 || 73 || 32.6 || .500 || .396 || .850 || 10.7 || 6.1 || 1.2 || .8 || 18.5

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| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2018}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Denver

| 80 || 80 || 31.3 || .511 || .307 || .821 || 10.8 || 7.3 || 1.4 || .7 || 20.1

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| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2019}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Denver

| 73 || style="background:#cfecec;"|73* || 32.0 || .528 || .314 || .817 || 9.7 || 7.0 || 1.2 || .6 || 19.9

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| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2020}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Denver

| style="background:#cfecec;"|72* || style="background:#cfecec;"| 72* || 34.6 || .566 || .388 || .868 || 10.8 || 8.3 || 1.3 || .7 || 26.4

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| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2021}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Denver

| 74 || 74 || 33.5 || .583 || .337 || .810 || 13.8 || 7.9 || 1.5 || .9 || 27.1

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| style="text-align:left; background:#afe6ba;"|{{nowrap|{{nbay|2022}}}}{{dagger}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Denver

| 69 || 69 || 33.7 || .632 || .383 || .822 || 11.8 || 9.8 || 1.3 || .7 || 24.5

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| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2023}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Denver

| 79 || 79 || 34.6 || .583 || .359 || .817 || 12.4 || 9.0 || 1.4 || .9 || 26.4

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| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2024}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Denver

| 70 || 70 || 36.7 || .576 || .417 || .800 || 12.7 || 10.2 || 1.8 || .6 || 29.6

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| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career

| 745 || 704 || 31.7 || .560 || .360 || .824 || 10.9 || 7.2 || 1.3 || .7 || 21.8

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| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|All-Star

| 7 || 5 || 17.9 || .667 || .400 || .000 || 5.9 || 4.9 || .9 || .1 || 6.9

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| style="text-align:left;"|2019

| style="text-align:left;"|Denver

| 14 || 14 || 39.7 || .506 || .393 || .846 || 13.0 || 8.4 || 1.1 || .9 || 25.1

|-

| style="text-align:left;"|2020

| style="text-align:left;"|Denver

| 19 || 19 || 36.5 || .519 || .429 || .835 || 9.8 || 5.7 || 1.1 || .8 || 24.4

|-

| style="text-align:left;"|2021

| style="text-align:left;"|Denver

| 10 || 10 || 34.5 || .509 || .377 || .836 || 11.6 || 5.0 || .6 || .9 || 29.8

|-

| style="text-align:left;"|2022

| style="text-align:left;"|Denver

| 5 || 5 || 34.2 || .575 || .278 || .848 || 13.2 || 5.8 || 1.6 || 1.0 || 31.0

|-

| style="text-align:left; background:#afe6ba;"|2023{{dagger}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Denver

| 20 || 20 || 39.4 || .548 || .461 || .799 || 13.5 || 9.5 || 1.1 || 1.0 || 30.0

|-

| style="text-align:left;"|2024

| style="text-align:left;"|Denver

| 12 || 12 || 40.2 || .545 || .264 || .901 || 13.4 || 8.7 || 1.4 || .7 || 28.7

|-

| style="text-align:left;"|2025

| style="text-align:left;"|Denver

| 14 || 14 || 40.2 || .489 || .380 || .772 || 12.7 || 8.0 || 2.0 || .9 || 26.2

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| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career

| 94 || 94 || 38.3 || .525 || .388 || .826 || 12.3 || 7.6 || 1.2 || .9 || 27.4

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| 2013–14

| Mega Basket

| ABA League

| 26 || 25.0 || .636 || .221 || .667 || 6.4 || 2.0 || 0.8 || 1.0 || 11.4

|-

| 2014–15

| Mega Basket

| ABA League

| 24 || 30.5 || .593 || .346 || .667 || 9.3 || 3.5 || 1.5 || 0.9 || 15.4

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• Highest single-season player efficiency rating in NBA history (32.85).
• Highest single-season player box plus-minus in NBA history (13.72).{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/bpm_season.html|title=NBA & ABA Single Season Leaders and Records for Box Plus/Minus|website=Basketball Reference|publisher=Sports Reference|access-date=June 9, 2023|archive-date=August 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230819132447/https://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/bpm_season.html|url-status=live}}
• Most regular season triple-doubles by a center in NBA history.
• Most playoff triple-doubles by a center in NBA history.
• Fastest triple-double in NBA history (14 minutes and 33 seconds) – official Guinness World Record.{{cite web |title=Fastest triple-double by an NBA player |url=https://guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/554860-fastest-triple-double-by-an-nba-player |website=guinnessworldrecords.com |access-date=6 November 2023 |archive-date=November 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231106144100/https://guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/554860-fastest-triple-double-by-an-nba-player |url-status=live }}
• Highest scoring triple-double in NBA history (61 points).{{Cite web |date=2025-04-02 |title=Wolves spoil Jokic's 61-point triple-double in 2OT |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44500515/timberwolves-overcome-nikola-jokic-61-point-triple-double-nuggets-2ot-thriller |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}
• Only center to average a triple-double for a season.
• Only NBA player to finish top three in points, assists, rebounds, and steals per game in a season.{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Vishwesha |date=2025-04-12 |title=Nikola Jokic Joins Russell Westbrook And Oscar Robertson In Triple-Double Club |url=https://fadeawayworld.net/nba/denver-nuggets/nikola-jokic-russell-westbrook-oscar-robertson-triple-double-club |access-date=2025-04-12 |website=Fadeaway World |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Martínez |first=José Luis |last2=Carter |first2=Kevin |date=2025-04-14 |title=Jokic's impossible mark never seen before in NBA history: "He's the best center I've ever seen in my life" |url=https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/denver-nuggets/2025/04/14/67fd2ab446163f61378b458d.html |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=MARCA |language=en}}
• Only NBA player to record a 30+ point, 20+ rebound, 20+ assist game.{{cite web |title=Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic records first 30-20-20 game in NBA history in win vs. Suns |url=https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/nba/nuggets-nikola-jokic-records-first-30-20-20-game-in-nba-history-in-win-vs-suns/ar-AA1AuzRY |access-date=9 March 2025 |archive-date=March 9, 2025 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250309085156/https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/nba/nuggets-nikola-jokic-records-first-30-20-20-game-in-nba-history-in-win-vs-suns/ar-AA1AuzRY |url-status=live }}
• Only NBA player to be selected in the second round of the common era draft to win the MVP award.
• Only NBA player drafted outside the top-15 to win both Finals MVP and regular season MVP.
• Only NBA player to reach at least 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 500 assists in a single season.
• Only NBA player to average at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists per game on 60% field goal percentage in a single season.
• Only NBA player to average at least 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists per game on 52% field goal percentage in a single season.
• Only NBA player to average at least 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists per game in a single season.
• Only NBA player to lead his team in all five major statistics (points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks) and field goal percentage in the same season.
• Only NBA player to record a 15+ assist triple-double while shooting 100% from the field.{{cite web |last=Pagaduan |first=Jedd |date=January 9, 2023 |title=Nuggets star Nikola Jokic bolsters MVP case with never-before-done triple-double feat vs. Lakers |url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-bolsters-mvp-case-with-never-before-done-triple-double-feat-vs-lakers |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=ClutchPoints |archive-date=January 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110055628/https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-bolsters-mvp-case-with-never-before-done-triple-double-feat-vs-lakers |url-status=live }}
• Only NBA player to record multiple 35+ point triple-doubles while shooting 90% from the field.{{cite web |last=Murty |first=Akash |date=January 18, 2023 |title=Nikola Jokic Takes Over Wilt Chamberlain To Be the Only Player With Multiple 35-point Triple Doubles With 90 FG% |url=https://thesportsrush.com/nba-news-nikola-jokic-takes-over-wilt-chamberlain-to-be-the-only-player-with-multiple-35-point-triple-doubles-with-90-fg/ |access-date=January 18, 2023 |website=The SportsRush |archive-date=January 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230118180336/https://thesportsrush.com/nba-news-nikola-jokic-takes-over-wilt-chamberlain-to-be-the-only-player-with-multiple-35-point-triple-doubles-with-90-fg/ |url-status=live }}
• Only NBA player to record 100+ points, 30+ rebounds and 15+ assists in a two-day span.{{Cite web |last=Linn |first=Joey |date=2024-12-09 |title=Denver Nuggets Announce Historic Nikola Jokic Achievement |url=https://www.si.com/nba/nuggets/news/denver-nuggets-announce-historic-nikola-jokic-achievement-01jepptgwtkc |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=Denver Nuggets On SI |language=en-US}}
• Only NBA player to record multiple 30+ point triple-doubles without a turnover.
• Only NBA player since the ABA–NBA merger to post 35 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists in multiple games in a single season.
• Only NBA player since the ABA–NBA merger to post 30 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists in multiple games: Denver Nuggets, {{nbay|2019}}, {{nbay|2022}}, {{nbay|2023}} and {{nbay|2024}}{{cite web|title=Westbrook has 'perfect' triple-double, 0 turnovers in Nuggets' 132-121 win over Jazz |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401705011|website=ESPN.com|date=December 30, 2024|access-date=December 30, 2024}}
• Only NBA player to post 30 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists in multiple playoff games: Denver Nuggets, {{nbay|2020}} and {{nbay|2022}}
• First player in NBA playoff history to total 175+ points, 65+ rebounds and 50+ assists over a 5-game span.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/nba/suns/news/nikola-jokic-make-history-denver-nuggets-game-5-phoenix-suns|title=How Nikola Jokic Made NBA History vs Suns|last=Mastey|first=Remy|date=May 11, 2023|access-date=June 10, 2023|magazine=Sports Illustrated Fan Nation - Inside the Suns|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610205212/https://www.si.com/nba/suns/news/nikola-jokic-make-history-denver-nuggets-game-5-phoenix-suns|archive-date=June 10, 2023}}
• First player in NBA playoff history to record 55+ points, 35+ rebounds, and 20+ assists over a 2-game span.{{cite tweet|user=NBAHistory|number=1659421311154761730|title=Nikola Jokic is the only player in NBA history to record 55+ points, 35+ rebounds, and 20+ assists over a 2-game span in the Playoffs.|access-date=June 10, 2023}}
• First player in NBA history to average at least 25 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists through their first 50 career playoff games.
• First player in NBA playoff history to record a 20-point triple-double in four consecutive playoff games.
• Most assists by a player in their NBA Finals debut (14).{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Mike |date=2023-06-02 |title=The Most Insane Nikola Jokic Facts From Nuggets Star's Historic NBA Finals Debut |url=https://clutchpoints.com/nikola-jokic-most-insane-facts-from-nuggets-star-historic-nba-finals-debut |access-date=2023-06-21 |website=ClutchPoints |language=en}}
• Most assists by a center in an NBA Finals game (14).
• First player in NBA history to record 30+ points, 20+ rebounds, and 10+ assists in an NBA Finals game.
• First player in NBA history with 10-plus triple-doubles in 7 straight seasons.{{cite web |title=Nikola Jokic becomes 1st player with 10-plus triple-doubles in 7 straight seasons |url=https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-becomes-1st-player-with-10-plus-triple-doubles-in-7-straight-seasons |website=NBA.com |access-date=December 16, 2023 |date=December 15, 2023}}
• First player in NBA history to record 500+ points, 250+ rebounds and 150+ assists in a single postseason.
• First player in NBA history to lead all players in points, rebounds and assists in a single postseason.
• Second player in NBA history to lead both teams outright in points and assists in an NBA Finals debut.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nikola-jokic-most-insane-facts-from-nuggets-star-historic-nba-finals-debut|title=The most insane facts from Nuggets star Nikola Jokic's historic NBA Finals debut|website=ClutchPoints|last=Cruz

|first=Mike|date=June 2, 2023|access-date=June 14, 2023}}

• Also achieved by Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls, {{nbay|1990}})
• Second player in NBA history to record a triple-double in their NBA Finals debut:
• Also achieved by Jason Kidd (New Jersey Nets, {{nbay|2001}})
• Second player in NBA history to record 4 consecutive triple-doubles in the same postseason: Denver Nuggets, 2022–23
• Also achieved by Wilt Chamberlain (Philadelphia 76ers, {{nbay|1966}})
• Most triple-doubles in the same postseason (10): Denver Nuggets, 2022–23
• Most playoff games with 30+ points, 15+ rebounds and 10+ assists (5).{{cite web|url=https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/which-nba-player-has-the-most-playoff-games-with-30-points-and-15-rebounds-and-10-assist-and|title=Nikola Jokic has the most games in the playoffs with 15+ rebounds, 30+ points and 10+ assists, with 5 games.|website=StatMuse|access-date=November 13, 2023}}
• Third player in NBA history to record 500+ points, 200+ rebounds & 150+ assists in a single postseason: Denver Nuggets, 2022–23
• Also achieved by Larry Bird (Boston Celtics, {{nbay|1986}}), and LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers, {{nbay|2014}}, {{nbay|2015}} and {{nbay|2017}} and Los Angeles Lakers, {{nbay|2019}}).
• Third player in NBA history to open the season with a triple-double as the reigning Finals MVP.
• Also achieved by Magic Johnson (Los Angeles Lakers, {{nbay|1982}}) and LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers, 2016–2017)
• Second player in NBA history to record 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 800 assists in a single season, including the regular season and playoffs.
• Also achieved by Oscar Robertson (Cincinnati Royals, {{nbay|1961}})
• Second player in NBA history with 300 points, 100 rebounds and 75 assists through his first 10 games of a postseason.{{Cite web |last=Foglio |first=James |date=2023-05-10 |title=Nikola Jokic second player in NBA playoffs history with 300/100/75 |url=https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nikola-jokic-becomes-second-player-in-nba-history-with-300-points-100-rebounds-and-75-assists-through-first-10-games-of-a-postseason/ |access-date=2023-06-15 |website=Basketball Insiders |language=en-US}}
• Also achieved by Oscar Robertson (Cincinnati Royals, {{nbay|1962}})
• Second player in NBA history to record a triple-double on 100% shooting (Min. 10 FGA) in multiple games.
• Also achieved by Wilt Chamberlain (Philadelphia 76ers, {{nbay|1965}} and {{nbay|1966}}).
• Second player in NBA history average a triple-double in multiple playoff series in a single postseason.
• Also achieved by Wilt Chamberlain (Philadelphia 76ers, {{nbay|1966}})
• Second player in NBA history average a triple-double in back-to-back playoff series.{{Cite tweet |number=1660865188927512576 |user=NBAHistory |title=Nikola Jokic joins Wilt Chamberlain (1967) as the only players in NBA history to average a triple-double in back-to-back Playoff series. |date=2023-05-23 |access-date=2025-04-10}}
• Also achieved by Wilt Chamberlain (Philadelphia 76ers, {{nbay|1966}})
• Fourth player in NBA history to average a triple-double in the conference finals.
• Also achieved by Wilt Chamberlain (Philadelphia 76ers, {{nbay|1966}}), Magic Johnson (Los Angeles Lakers, {{nbay|1982}}), Jason Kidd (New Jersey Nets, {{nbay|2001}})
• Third player in NBA history to average a 30-point triple-double in a playoff series.{{Cite web |last=Siegel |first=Brett |date=2023-05-12 |title=Nikola Jokic Joins LeBron James, Russell Westbrook In NBA History After Game 6 Victory vs. Suns |url=https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-joins-lebron-james-russell-westbrook-in-nba-history |access-date=2023-06-15 |website=ClutchPoints |language=en}}
• Also achieved by LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers, {{nbay|2016}}), Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder, {{nbay|2016}})
• Third player in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season.{{Cite web |last=Bruno |first=Dan |date=2025-04-14 |title=NBA Fantasy recap: 2024-25 season leaders |url=https://www.nba.com/news/nba-fantasy-recap-2024-25-season-leaders |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=NBA |language=en}}
• Also achieved by Oscar Robertson (Cincinnati Royals, {{nbay|1961}}), Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder, {{nbay|2016}}, {{nbay|2017}}, and {{nbay|2018}} and Washington Wizards, {{nbay|2020}})
• Sixth NBA player to lead his team in all five major statistics (points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks) in the same season: Denver Nuggets, {{nbay|2021}}
• Also achieved by Dave Cowens (Boston Celtics, {{nbay|1977}}), Scottie Pippen (Chicago Bulls, {{nbay|1994}}), Kevin Garnett (Minnesota Timberwolves, {{nbay|2002}}), LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers, {{nbay|2008}}), and Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks, {{nbay|2016}})
• First player in Olympic basketball history to lead the Olympic tournament in points, rebounds and assists.{{cite web | last=Linn | first=Joey | title=Nikola Jokic Made Unprecedented History at 2024 Paris Olympics | website=SI.com | date=2024-08-12 | url=https://www.si.com/nba/nuggets/news/nikola-jokic-made-unprecedented-history-at-2024-paris-olympics-01j51zwkxs0z | access-date=2024-10-02}}

During Jokić's early years in Denver, he lived in a shared apartment with his then-girlfriend and his two older brothers.{{cite news|last1=Timmons|first1=Nate|date=January 18, 2016|title=Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic on his brothers talking in stands, "I will not translate you that"|work=bsndenver.com|url=http://bsndenver.com/denver-nuggets-nikola-jokic-on-his-brothers-talking-in-stands-i-will-not-translate-you-that/|access-date=January 17, 2017}}{{Cite magazine |last=Jenkins |first=Lee |date=February 8, 2017 |title=The Joker: Nikola Jokic Gets Serious In Denver |url=https://www.si.com/nba/2017/02/08/nikola-jokic-denver-nuggets-the-joker-serbia-darko-milicic |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=February 9, 2017}} Jokić married his longtime girlfriend Natalija Mačešić on October 24, 2020, in his hometown of Sombor.{{Cite web |date=24 October 2020 |title=NIKOLA JOKIĆ REKAO "DA" NATALIJI: Par se venčao u strogoj tajnosti u Somboru |url=https://www.novosti.rs/sport/kosarka/929112/nikola-jokic-rekao-nataliji-par-vencao-strogoj-tajnosti-somboru |access-date=October 24, 2020 |website=NOVOSTI |language=sr}} Nikola and Natalija have two children together: daughter Ognjena, who was born in September 2021, and son Ignjat, who was born in November 2024.{{cite web | title=Nikola Jokić dobio ćerku | website=РТС | date=2021-09-30 | url=https://www.rts.rs/lat/magazin/svet-poznatih/4532406/nikola-jokic-dobio-cerku.html | language=sr | access-date=2024-11-23}}{{cite web | last=Gibson | first=Kelsie | title=All About Nikola Jokić's Daughter, Ognjena | website=People.com | date=2023-06-14 | url=https://people.com/all-about-nikola-jokic-daughter-7546531 | access-date=2024-11-23}}{{cite web | title=Jokić otkrio kakvo je stanje u porodici posle dolaska sina na svet | website=РТС | date=2024-10-23 | url=https://www.rts.rs/lat/sport/kosarka/nba/5587506/jokic-otkrio-kakvo-je-stanje-u-porodici-posle-dolaska-sina-na-svet.html | language=sr | access-date=2024-11-24}}{{cite web | last=Jakovljević | first=Andrej | title=Poznato kako se zove sin Nikole Jokića, Srbi će biti ponosni | website=NOVA portal | date=2024-11-23 |url=https://nova.rs/sport/kosarka/nikola-jokic-postao-otac-sin-ime-ignjat/ | language=sr | access-date=2024-12-04}}

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