The NBA announced the finalists for its seven season-long individual awards Sunday, featuring Nikola Jokiu0107 nominated for his third MVP trophy in four seasons.
The league also announced the finalists in the Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, Most Improved Player, Coach of the Year and Clutch Player of the Year races.
Jokiu0107 won consecutive MVP awards in 2021 and 2022 before a second-place finish to Joel Embiid last season. He ended the 2022-23 season instead with his first NBA championship and Finals MVP. Now he's the favorite to win his third MVP trophy, which would further cement his legacy among the game's all-time greats.