Jokić is in the top three of the NBA in points, rebounds and assists, a feat no one has previously accomplished for a full season. He’s pacing to become the second player since 1962 to average a

“This is my third or fourth year in a row, so I’m really — I don’t know. I cannot control it,” Jokić said. “Obviously, I think I’m playing the best basketball of my life. So if that’s enough, it’s enough. If not, the guy deserves it. He’s really amazing.” Nuggets coach Michael Malone was happy to step up and make the case for his guy.