Nikola Jokić Surpasses Magic Johnson: Is He the Next Triple-Double King?
Nikola Jokić has now passed Magic Johnson for the third-most triple-doubles in NBA history, showcasing his incredible talent and potential to chase Russell Westbrook.
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Denver: So, did you hear about Nikola Jokić? He just passed Magic Johnson for the third-most triple-doubles in NBA history! Can you believe it? He’s really making a name for himself.
In a recent game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jokić scored 27 points, grabbed 20 rebounds, and dished out 11 assists. That’s his 139th triple-double! Only Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson have more than him now.
It’s wild to think that Jokić could catch up to Westbrook, who has 200 triple-doubles. Sure, Westbrook is ahead by quite a bit, but he’s also 36, while Jokić is just 29. He’s got time on his side!
Jokić has been on fire lately, racking up 85 triple-doubles in the four seasons since he won his first MVP award. This season alone, he’s already got nine in just 17 games. At this rate, he could catch Westbrook in less than three seasons if he stays healthy.
But it’s not just about the numbers. Jokić is also in the running for MVP again this year. The Nuggets are having a tough season, sitting at 11-9 after that loss to the Cavs. They’ve lost some key players since winning the title last year, so it’s been a bit of a struggle.