Nikola Jokic Is 2020-21 NBA MVP

Denver CO

09 June, 2021

3:08 PM

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By Eric Christensen, CBS Denver June 8, 2021 DENVER (CBS4) — Nikola Jokic is the 2020-21 NBA MVP! Jokic began the season on a mission. Despite Denver losing four of its first five games, Jokic recorded four triple-doubles in the team's first six games. It was the beginning of the best year of the 26 year old's career. Jokic averaged nearly a triple-double this season with 26 points per game, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. His 16 triple-doubles were the second most in the league. Read more at CBS Denver CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.