Nikola Jokic Joins NBA Legends with Historic MVP Voting Streak
Source: news.source.inquirer
Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets has secured a top-two finish in the NBA MVP voting for the fifth consecutive year, joining the elite company of Bill Russell and Larry Bird. Despite not winning the MVP this year, which went to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Jokic's consistent performance places him among the greats of basketball history. His season also saw him averaging a triple-double, a rare feat in the NBA.
Key Points
Nikola Jokic finished second in the NBA MVP voting for the 2025 season, marking his fifth consecutive top-two finish.
Only Bill Russell and Larry Bird have achieved similar streaks in NBA history.
Jokic won the MVP award in 2021, 2023, and 2024, and was second in 2022.
This season, Jokic averaged a triple-double, joining an elite group of players to do so.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the MVP award for the 2025 season.
