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Nikola Jokić advances his legacy in NBA all-time rankings discussion

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 11:06 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Nikola Jokić advances his legacy in NBA all-time rankings discussion

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Nikola Jokić, the Denver Nuggets center, continues to strengthen his position among the NBA's all-time greats after winning multiple accolades in recent years. He has secured three MVP awards, an NBA championship, a Finals MVP, and numerous All-Star and All-NBA selections. Evaluations now place him ahead of notable players like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Durant. Jokić is also approaching the all-time leadership in triple-doubles, contributing to his growing legacy. He remains in the conversation for the top ten all-time, trailing legends such as Kobe Bryant, Larry Bird, and Tim Duncan.

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•Jokić has won three MVP awards and an NBA championship.
•ESPN's ranking suggests Jokić surpasses Giannis Antetokounmpo.
•He is on track to become the all-time leader in triple-doubles.
•Jokić remains in the conversation for the top ten all-time players.
•Kobe Bryant, Larry Bird, and Tim Duncan are currently ranked ahead of Jokić.

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11:06 PMYahoo Sports — Where Does Nikola Jokić Rank Among the NBA’s All-Time Greats?

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As one of the least likely superstars in NBA history, Nikola Jokić has transformed from an overlooked second-round pick into one of the greatest players the game has ever seen. In just over a decade, Jokić has achieved three MVP awards, an NBA championship, a Finals MVP, eight All-Star and eight All-NBA appearances in just 11 […] The post Where Does Nikola Jokić Rank Among the NBA’s All-Time Greats? appeared first on The Lead.
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Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 11:06 PM
Where Does Nikola Jokić Rank Among the NBA’s All-Time Greats?
As one of the least likely superstars in NBA history, Nikola Jokić has transformed from an overlooked second-round pick into one of the greatest players the game has ever seen. In just over a decade, Jokić has achieved three MVP awards, an NBA championship, a Finals MVP, eight All-Star and eight All-NBA appearances in just 11 […] The post Where Does Nikola Jokić Rank Among the NBA’s All-Time Greats? appeared first on The Lead.

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