The NBA’s MVP debate is one of the most well-discussed topics in sports media. But do you know who seems to care the least about who wins?
The answer is Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic, the superstar who has taken home the hardware two years in a row. Jokic, widely considered the favorite for much of the season, is no longer the likely winner after a recent losing streak that illuminated his defensive shortcomings.
Based on what we know about him, however, the losing streak is likely far more frustrating than losing out on the trophy to Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid.
Denver has underperformed in the playoffs, and if he is able to turn that around this postseason, that would mean a whole lot more to him than the votes to join Larry Bird as the only back-to-back-to-back MVP winner.
How do we know this? Well, time and time again, he has said it himself.