Nikola Jokic is only 28 years old, yet he already has one of the best NBA careers ever. That excellence continued on Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns.
Even though the Denver Nuggets fell against the Suns, Jokic created some incredible history in the process. He became the first player in NBA history to amass over 8,000 points, 4,000 rebounds, and 3,000 assists in five seasons.
Jokic ranks fourth on the NBA’s all-time triple-double list despite his young age. He presently has 127 career triple-doubles, surpassing LeBron James’ total. Russell Westbrook leads the chart with 198, and Jokic has a legitimate opportunity to pass him as well.
It’s difficult to predict where Nikola Jokic will finish up on any of these all-time rankings, but it’s apparent he has a shot to be near the top of all of them. Nikola Jokic is one of the most talented players in NBA history, and if he wins more championships, he has a legitimate shot at becoming one of the game’s greatest players.
Despite their loss to the Phoenix Suns last night, the Denver Nuggets hold the Western Conference’s first seed. Their lead over the seed is barely half a game, so there can’t be too many slip-ups going forward.