Nikola Jokic Set to Make History Again with Nuggets

Don’t look now, but Nikola Jokic is at it again with his incredible performances.

Jokic’s Record-Breaking Game

Even though the Nuggets have started the season with a 2-2 record, Jokic is posting stats that haven’t been seen since the NBA-ABA merger. On Tuesday, he scored 29 points, grabbed 18 rebounds, and dished out 16 assists against the Nets. This kind of performance hasn’t happened since Oscar Robertson did it in 1962.

Jokic’s Unique Achievements

This latest game marked Jokic’s seventh career stat line of at least 25 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists—more than all other active players combined according to StatMuse. Over the past four decades, no one has more games with at least 20 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists than Jokic’s eight. Even Russell Westbrook couldn’t surpass six before shifting to a different role on his team.

Fans might wonder if Jokic shines because he lacks star teammates. It’s true; he’s won three MVPs without any All-NBA or All-Star teammates since the merger. He stands out as a one-man show in the league who fills up stat sheets effortlessly while involving his teammates every step of the way.

The way he dominates reminds us of legends like Wilt Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson—a true basketball wizard!

A Season Full of Firsts for Jokic

Tuesday’s game was just another glimpse into what we can expect from him this season. Here are some first-time achievements by Jokic during the current season:

• Scored26pointswith16reboundsand18assistsagainstthePelicansonNov17.
• Notched32pointswith16reboundsand16assistsagainsttheWarriorsonFeb25.
• Tallied35pointswith17reboundsand12assistsagainsttheRaptorsonMarch11.
• Hadthemostefficientfour-gamestretchinNBAhistorybetweenDec28andJan4.
• Becamefirsttopost2000pointsand700assistswhileshootingover55percent.
• Ledhisteamintotalpoints,reboundsetc.,forfourstraightseasons.

With some key players gone from Denver’s roster this year source, we can expect even more jaw-dropping numbers from him!