Nikola Jokić, the Serbian center for the Denver Nuggets, once again made NBA history this season, even though he did not win the MVP award. He finished second in the MVP voting, behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, becoming only the third player ever to be among the top two candidates for the MVP award for six consecutive years, according to ESPN. This achievement places Jokić alongside legendary players Larry Bird and Bill Russell, who also accomplished this feat.

In the regular season, Jokić averaged 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.7 assists per game, making him the only player to record a triple-double effect for two consecutive seasons, alongside Russell Westbrook. The Denver Nuggets ended the season with a loss to Minnesota in the Western Conference semifinals.

By achieving these remarkable statistics and milestones, Jokić continues to assert his status as one of the NBA's greatest players.