The just-turned 30-year-old technically sits fourth in the NBA in 3-point accuracy (44.9 percent), three slots behind Memphis Grizzlies marksman Luke Kennard (47.6 percent). But remember, Jokić’s full-court shots occur often — and they arrive with a certificate of authenticity.
Nikola Jokić had the special indignity of not only being a bit of an unknown on draft night in 2014, but having his selection take place during the middle of a Taco Bell commercial on ESPN. And in
Aaron Gordon believes that his teammate Nikola Jokic should be the NBA MVP again, and he doesn't think it's even close.
Denver is as good as anybody right now, though. The Thunder are tied for the best record in the league at 44-10. Denver is on pace for about 53 wins, while OKC is going to challenge for 66 or 67 wins at this pace. Most of that separation in the standings happened in the first month and a half of the season.
Golden State star Stephen Curry drilled 12 three-pointers in a scintillating 56-point display that carried the Warriors to a 121-115 NBA victory over the Orlando Magic on Thursday.