Jun 13, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) controls the ball as Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) guards in the second quarter during game four in the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
In the midst of the NBA‘s weirdest season, the Denver Nuggets’ own Nikola Jokic provided a moment of clarity. After averaging 26.4 points, 10.8 boards, and 8.3 assists, the big-man ended the year as the league’s MVP or most valuable player.