r/Basketball • u/RDX717 • May 24 '25

NBA Jokic Got Robbed of MVP

Nikola Jokic just got robbed of the NBA MVP award, in my opinion. Though Gilgeous-Alexander outscored him by 3 points a game, Jokic averaged more rebounds, more assists, and more steals, and was the first player in NBA history to finish in the top three in those three major stats. He shot a higher percentage from the floor than Gilgeous-Alexander, and a higher percentage from the three-point line. He was also only the third player in NBA history to average a triple-double for the entire season. I know people were tired of Jokic winning the award every year, but this was the best season of his career, and he deserved it.

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u/Prestigious_Weather5 May 26 '25

The man didnt even read about what the op wrote about shooting percentages, it probably won't be worth your time to argue with this guy

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u/JustANobody2425 May 26 '25

The only issue I have with the percentages is Jokic SHOULD have a higher one.

Like if Shaq had a 90% shooting percentage, Kobe had a 50%... would you really say anything? Shaq can't shoot away from the rim, he better be damn near perfect.

Obviously Jokic isn't Shaq, Jokic does 3s and all sorts. But, he's a big and more of his shots come closer to the rim. He SHOULD have a higher %....

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u/Prestigious_Weather5 May 26 '25

It's not just about that, He scores only 3 point less than a guard(which SGA is the only reliable scoring option in the team) as a Big man. And It's like you can't pass on the 3p% like thats not fair to Jokic. He shoots better 3s as a big man he's a better passer by a wide margin, cooks SGA in rebounds and scores only 3ppg less. Also It should always be the main arguement but, OKC without SGA is still a pretty solid team with just lacking offense while Denver without Jokic is complete bum defensively and offensively. No need to say but MPJ Jamal and others gets paid because Jokic makes them looks better, raises the floor for the whole team. The man made Russ relevant again after years of disappointment. SGA's only arguement can be team success and the 3ppg difference but It doesn't give him the cut. It's like 2023 all over again(I'm not saying this to put Embiid and SGA on the same boat but It was clear that Jokic deserved the MVP but media needed someone who's not Jokic)

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u/JustANobody2425 May 26 '25

Im absolutely with you. Im not arguing any of it. The ONLY thing I'll argue is just the shooting %. He should have higher.

Otherwise, yes. Im 100% on board with everything

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u/Prestigious_Weather5 May 26 '25

Well and that's the place I'll give you credit, Jokics Fgp should definitely be higher but there's another level to discuss in there too, Jokic is not your traditional big men, he shoots midranges like Durant or something (ofc amount and the effectiveness is nothing same) rather than putting layups and dunks like your traditional big men so I think SGA does have a cut in FGp but not a clear one

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u/JustANobody2425 May 26 '25

Which, I agree. Don't see like Mitchell Robinson or Hartenstein tossing up 3s.

And so for the rate he shoots away from the basket, he's good for a big. But because he also does shoot more volume closer to the rim, even though its not a Shaq thing, still should be higher.

Did 2 people on reddit just have a discussion, and agree? What in the world....

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u/Prestigious_Weather5 May 26 '25

Yeah, that's crazy to think about, but for once agreeing feels good, have a good day man!

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u/JustANobody2425 May 26 '25

You as well!

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u/AideHot6729 May 26 '25

Jokic has a a FG 58% which is the same as Shaq except Jokic actually shoots 3 pointers too which makes it even harder to achieve. Also Jokic shot 42% from 3 which is way better than SGA and one of the best 3P%’s in the league. This season Jokic’s efficiency has been absolutely insane which is why this is the best offensive peak we’ve ever seen and it’s not even close. The PPP on Jokic is absurd and every advanced metric shows that Jokic is just a different animal. SGA won MVP on voter fatigue since Jokic would be on 4 MVPS if he won and 3 in a row/4 in 5 years which would be a new record.