Nikola Jokic is arguably the best player in the NBA. Before Jokic, the NBA went through a period where most of the best players were wings or shooting guards. However, Jokic, along with Joel Embiid, helped bring the big man stardom back to the league. Jokic has been incredible throughout his career, but the Denver Nuggets the star has particularly intensified during the playoffs, via StatMuse.
Jokic finds ways to dominate during the regular season and playoffs. In the playoffs, however, Jokic takes his game to another level.
The Nuggets big man averaged 28.7 points per game on 54.5 percent shooting from the field during the 2024 playoffs. He added 13.4 rebounds, 8.7 assists and 1.4 steals per game in 12 games.
As StatMuse revealed, Jokic has averaged just under 28 points per game in his playoff career. It’s worth noting that the veteran center has appeared in 80 postseason games. Jokic has been extremely consistent in the playoffs, which is a problem for many players.
Jamal MurrayNikola Jokic, Jokic’s teammate on the Nuggets, is known for being a player who plays much better in the playoffs. He goes from a fringe All-Star to an MVP-caliber superstar once the regular season is over. However, Nikola Jokic also tends to play his best basketball in big moments.
Having Jokic and Murray on the same team will excite Nuggets fans. Denver should have the opportunity to compete for more championships with both stars leading the way.
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Nuggets’ 2024-25 outlook as Nikola Jokic prepares for another big season
Jokic, a three-time NBA MVP award winner, has won the honor in three of the last four seasons. Jokic wins 2023-24 MVP award after another impressive campaign. Again, the MVP award is a regular season award, so it’s not like Jokic is letting up before the playoffs. He just kicks into high gear once the playoffs start.
The Nuggets still aren’t short on talent on their roster. As long as injuries don’t play too big a role, Denver is on track for another strong season. They fell short of their championship goal in 2023-24, so perhaps Jokic will have even more motivation heading into the new campaign.
