Nikola Jokic had a monster week and the league took notice.
The Nuggets’ star center was named the NBA Western Conference Player of the Week on Monday after posting averages of 36.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, 10 assists and 2.3 steals to lead Denver to a 2-1 record.
It’s the 10th time he has won the weekly award, putting him in a tie for first all-time in franchise history with Carmelo Anthony. They are among six Nuggets who have won the award three or more times, along with Alex English (7), Dikembe Mutombo (4), Chauncey Billups (3) and Allen Iverson (3).