We are witnessing the impact of a true all-time great operating at a level the NBA has rarely seen. In his 10th season, Nikola Jokić suffered the first major injury of his career, a hyperextended left knee that has sidelined him for two weeks now. While unfortunate, his absence has only further highlighted his value. At 30 years old, Jokić isn’t just dominating the league — he’s redefining what basketball greatness looks like.
In a league filled with elite scorers, athletes, and playmakers, Jokić stands alone as the first player in NBA history to lead an entire decade in total points, rebounds, assists, and steals. Even though we are only six years into the 2020s, his lead in all four categories is commanding, and there are no signs of slowing down if he remains healthy. No player — not LeBron James, not Michael Jordan, not Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — has ever done this.
This achievement isn’t a novelty statistic. It reflects a rare blend of scoring efficiency, rebounding dominance, elite vision, and basketball intelligence. During the 2020s alone, Jokić has already compiled over 13,200 points, 6,000 rebounds, 4,300 assists, and 700+ steals, numbers that define complete control over the game.
Dominance This Season
Before his injury, Jokić was producing yet another MVP-level campaign in the 2025–26 season, averaging 29.6 points (5th in the NBA), 12.2 rebounds (1st), and 11.0 assists (1st) per game. This marked his sixth straight season averaging at least 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists, and his second consecutive year averaging a triple-double.
What separates Jokić from other triple-double legends is efficiency. He’s doing this on 61% shooting from the field, 44% from three, and 85% from the free-throw line on just 17.5 shot attempts per game. By comparison, Russell Westbrook’s 2016–17 MVP season came on 43% shooting and 24 attempts per game, while Oscar Robertson needed nearly 23 shots nightly. All three filled the stat sheet — but only Jokić has done it with historic efficiency.
Career Accolades
Jokić’s résumé already stacks up with the game’s immortals:
- 3× NBA MVP (top-two finishes five times)
- NBA Champion (2023)
- Finals MVP (2023)
- 7× NBA All-Star
- 5× All-NBA First Team
- Over 770 career games of sustained elite production
The Ultimate Team Player
What truly separates Jokić from even other all-time greats is his impact on winning. He is basketball’s ultimate facilitator — a player who makes everyone on the floor better simply by being present. His passing vision from every spot on the court warps defenses, creates spacing, and forces opponents into impossible decisions.
The numbers are staggering. With Jokić on the floor, Denver’s offensive rating sits around 125.8, one of the most efficient marks ever recorded. Without him, that number plummets to roughly 86.3, an offense that struggles to function. The gap isn’t subtle — it’s historic. His on/off impact confirms what the eye test shows: Jokić is the system.
An All-Time Great, Still Climbing
With Jokić expected to return soon, fans eagerly await his comeback as Denver pushes for another championship. At an age when many stars plateau, Jokić continues to ascend. His dominance this decade, MVPs, championship pedigree, and unmatched offensive influence already place him firmly among the top 10 players in NBA history.
Coaches and players around the league have taken notice. Steve Kerr has called him “probably the best center who’s ever played,” a statement that once seemed bold but now feels increasingly accurate.
What makes Jokić even more remarkable is that his game should age beautifully. Built on skill, intelligence, and efficiency rather than athleticism, his best years may still be ahead. If his trajectory continues, Nikola Jokić won’t just be remembered as an all-time great — he’ll be remembered as one of the central pillars of basketball history, alongside legends like Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
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