NIKOLAJOKIĆ
DENVER NUGGETSNikola Jokić — 3× NBA MVP, NBA champion and Finals MVP, 8× All-Star. Career stats, bio and legacy of "The Joker," one of the greatest passing centers ever.
1×NBA CHAMPION
3×NBA MVP
8×ALL-STAR
Full biography of Nikola Jokić — NBA career timeline, legacy, and impact on basketball history.
Career story, milestones, and place among the all-time greats.
Nicknamed "The Joker," Nikola Jokić has redefined the modern center position with his passing and all-around game. Born February 19, 1995, in Sombor, Serbia. Height 6 ft 11 in (211 cm).
He was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the second round (41st overall) of the 2014 NBA Draft — famously selected during a Taco Bell commercial that aired during the broadcast — while still playing professionally in Serbia. He joined the Nuggets for the 2015–16 season and has played for the team ever since.
Jokić has won three NBA MVP awards (2021, 2022, 2024) and led Denver to its first-ever NBA championship in 2023, earning Finals MVP after averaging 30.2 points, 14.0 rebounds, and 7.2 assists in the series. An 8-time NBA All-Star, he has made the All-NBA First Team six times and Second Team twice. He is second all-time in career triple-doubles and holds the record for the fastest triple-double in NBA history (14 minutes, 33 seconds).
Through the 2025–26 season, over 810 regular-season games, he has averaged 22.2 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game.
Still an active player with the Denver Nuggets.
Key facts about Nikola Jokić — birth date, physical profile, draft class, and career span at a glance.
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Nikola Jokić career statistics summary — games played, scoring, rebounding, and efficiency in one view.
Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.
Awards and honors earned by Nikola Jokić — championships, MVPs, All-Star selections, and Hall of Fame recognition.
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Frequently asked questions about Nikola Jokić — NBA rings, MVP awards, height, and current team.
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Nikola Jokić has won 1 NBA championship ring. Years: 2023.
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Nikola Jokić playoff career averages — postseason points, rebounds, assists, and total games played.
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Nikola Jokić All-Star Game statistics — appearances, minutes, and showcase performance totals.
Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.
Nikola Jokić NBA transactions timeline — trades, signings, and team changes throughout the career.
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Nikola Jokić NBA salary history by season — contract earnings by year and team.
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Compare Nikola Jokić to other NBA legends — statistical match by position, peak seasons, and career arc.
All-time peers with the closest playing profile.
- Walt Bellamy80.04%
- Bill Russell80.01%
- Ed Macauley78.80%
- Rudy Gobert78.48%
- Shaquille O'neal77.12%
