Nikola Jokic is the only MVP since 1984 to have zero teammates who were named to All-Star, All-NBA or All-Defense in first 10 years of career. The average for an MVP in his first decade of career is 16 (!) total teammate appearances. Jokic has had ZERO.
The Truth abt Nikola Jokic:
If LeBron or Steph dropped 61, 10, and 10 in a game this time of year , we’d shut down the internet & ESPN would talk about it for 2 days straight.. But when Jokic does it, it’s just another night. Why? Because he doesn’t look the part. He’s not flashy.. not loud. But make no mistake — skill for skill, he’s already outpacing Shaq, Hakeem, even Kareem. We’re just afraid to say it. Jokic isn’t just the best player in the world — he’s quietly building one of the greatest legacies we’ve ever seen — & media is still acting like it’s a fluke.
Joe Mazzulla explained why he doesn’t feel pressure from the Boston media:
“They don’t have a weapon. They’re not gonna come after me. They’re just saying words.”
“We’re either going to win or we’re not — 40 years from now, none of you are invited to my funeral, and that’s it.”