He did it again — and honestly, were we even surprised?
Nikola Jokić, the Denver Nuggets’ soft-spoken Serbian superstar, has officially been crowned the 2025 NBA Most Valuable Player, securing his third MVP award (add that to his ever-growing basketball résumé next to “basketball wizard,” “center who passes like a point guard,” and “guy who looks like he just woke up from a nap but casually drops 30-12-10”).
Let’s break down why Joker took the crown — and why the numbers, the eye test, and common basketball sense all screamed MVP.
📊 1. The Stats Were Stupid Good
- 29.6 points per game
- 12.7 rebounds
- 10.2 assists
- 57.6% FG / 41.7% 3PT / 80% FT
Those aren’t numbers — that’s sorcery. Jokić nearly averaged a triple-double as a center, while shooting like a guard and controlling games without even breaking a sweat (seriously, does he sweat? We need answers).
🎯 2. Efficiency Off the Charts
Jokić led the league in PER (Player Efficiency Rating), Win Shares, and offensive rating — aka the NBA’s nerdy way of saying “this guy carried.”
And he did it without hunting stats. Jokić doesn’t chase highlight reels — he just is one. Touch passes, no-look dimes, one-footed floaters, and baby hooks from Mars. It’s like watching a ballerina who can also bench press a moose.
🏔️ 3. He Carried the Nuggets to a PLAYOFF
Denver didn’t coast on last year’s championship fumes. Jokić helped them stay in the game in the West, despite injuries, lineup changes, and the target on their back as defending champs.
Every time the Nuggets needed stability, Nikola was there — with a behind-the-back pass oreven a record breaking triple double 61-10-10 night against a contender. Just business as usual.
🧠 4. Impact Beyond the Box Score
Ask any coach or defender in the league: game-planning for Jokić is like trying to stop a ghost with a clipboard.
His presence warps defenses. His playmaking turns role players into weapons. And his ability to read the court — in slow motion, then strike with lightning precision — is otherworldly.
🏀 5. The MVP Voter Fatigue? Not This Time.
After finishing receiving an MVP in 2024 (and many felt he should have won 2023 too), voters in 2025 finally agreed: Jokić is still the best player in the league maybe even the WORLD. Dominant, efficient, unselfish, and somehow still underrated.
🐐 Final Thoughts: The Joker Era Rolls On
We’re watching a once-in-a-generation big man dominate the game in his own weird, brilliant way. No ego. No drama. Just dominance.
Nikola Jokić is your 2025 MVP — again — and we should probably start carving his face into the MVP trophy.