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Nikola Jokic: The humble star

By Jordan Reid

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 30: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts prior to taking on the New York Knicks during their game at Madison Square Garden on October 30, 2017 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 30: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts prior to taking on the New York Knicks during their game at Madison Square Garden on October 30, 2017 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 07: Nikola Jokic #15 looks for an outlet pass while being guarded by Tyler Zeller #44 of the Denver Nuggets puts up a shot over Joe Harris #12 of the Brooklyn Nets at the Pepsi Center on November 7, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 07: Nikola Jokic #15 looks for an outlet pass while being guarded by Tyler Zeller #44 of the Denver Nuggets puts up a shot over Joe Harris #12 of the Brooklyn Nets at the Pepsi Center on November 7, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

It’s been a long time since MVP chants have echoed through the Pepsi Center.

However, following Jokic’s 41 point game against the Nets Tuesday night that is exactly what happened. In his post game interview Nikola was Nikola by laughing and calling the chants “funny”.

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And sure, he is right. Nikola Jokic is not in the running for MVP. But, Denver has a star and the fans know it. Nikola Jokic finished the game with 41 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists in the Nuggets 112-104 victory over the Nets.

When asked if the fans will be cheering “MVP” for him or Westbrook in tonight’s game against the Thunder, Nikola again, stayed humble. Cracking jokes through the whole interview he gave credit to Russell Westbrook. He said that Westbrook was the MVP and that tonight was just “one good game” for him. Check out the Nuggets selfless star yourself.

Tonight the humble Serbian star will go head to head with the reigning MVP. This important division game will be an important test for Jokic and this young Nuggets team.

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Jokic will be going up against a tough and physical Steven Adams while Millsap has his hands full with the former Nugget, Carmelo Anthony. If Jokic can repeat his 41 point performance, then more MVP chants will be ringing out through Pepsi Center. If he keeps up this level of play, he just may be in the MVP conversation.

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