History of Nikola Jokić in Timeline

Nikola Jokić, a Serbian professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets, is considered one of the greatest NBA players and centers of all time. Known as "Joker", he's a seven-time NBA All-Star and has earned seven All-NBA Team selections. Notably, he won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award three times (2020–21, 2021–22, 2023-24). Jokić also represents the Serbian national team, securing a silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics and a bronze medal in the 2024 Summer Olympics.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1961: Joining Oscar Robertson

In 1961, Oscar Robertson achieved a feat that Jokić would later replicate, recording at least 2,000 points, 900 rebounds, and 700 assists in a season.

1963: Joining Exclusive Group

In 1963, Jokić joined Oscar Robertson in an exclusive group of players to record a 25-point, 15-rebound, and 10-assist stat line in a clinching opportunity.

1967: Baylor's Record

In 1967, Elgin Baylor set a record that Jokić matched, starting a season with 12 straight games of 20+ points and 10+ rebounds.

1967: Breaking Chamberlain's Record

In 1967, Jokić broke Wilt Chamberlain's NBA record for triple-doubles in a single postseason, achieving his eighth of the playoffs.

1967: Joining Exclusive Group

In 1967, Jokić joined Wilt Chamberlain in an exclusive group of players to record a 25-point, 15-rebound, and 10-assist stat line in a clinching opportunity.

1975: The Last 25-20-10 Game Since NBA and ABA Merged

Jokić has the most 25-20-10 games in NBA playoff history with four. After the 1975-76 season where the NBA and ABA merged, Jokić is the only player to achieve that.

1977: Unmatched Performance Since 1977

Since turnovers were first tracked in 1977-78, Jokić became the first player in NBA history to score or assist on 70+ points in a playoff game without committing a turnover.

1982: Triple-Double in Season Opener

In 1982, Magic Johnson became one of only three reigning Finals MVPs to open an NBA season with a triple-double, a feat that Jokić would later replicate.

1984: Passing Johnson and the Lakers

In 1984, Jokić and the Nuggets surpassed Magic Johnson and the Lakers' record for consecutive team wins with a player having a triple-double in NBA history.

1987: Passing Johnson and the Lakers

From 1984 to 1987, Jokić and the Nuggets surpassed Magic Johnson and the Lakers' record for consecutive team wins with a player having a triple-double in NBA history.

1987: Teammates Scoring 25 Points with 10 Assists

In the 1987 NBA Finals, Magic Johnson and James Worthy achieved a feat that Jokić and Jamal Murray replicated, becoming only the second pair of teammates in NBA history to each put up at least 25 points and 10 assists in an NBA Finals game.

1988: Joining Exclusive Group

In 1988, Jokić joined James Worthy in an exclusive group of players to record a 25-point, 15-rebound, and 10-assist stat line in a clinching opportunity.

2016: Triple-Double in Season Opener

In 2016, LeBron James became one of only three reigning Finals MVPs to open an NBA season with a triple-double, a feat that Jokić would later replicate.

2018: Joining Chris Paul

In 2018, Chris Paul became the first player in NBA postseason history to finish a game with at least 40 points, 10 assists, and no turnovers, a feat Jokić later replicated.

2020: Joining Exclusive Group

In 2020, Jokić joined LeBron James in an exclusive group of players to record a 25-point, 15-rebound, and 10-assist stat line in a clinching opportunity.

October 24, 2023: Triple-Double in Season Opener

On October 24, 2023, Nikola Jokić recorded a triple-double with 29 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 119–107 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Jokić became just the third reigning Finals MVP to open an NBA season with a triple-double.

2023: Hickok Belt Winner

In 2023, Jokić was named the winner of the Hickok Belt, awarded to the top professional athlete in the United States.

January 4, 2024: Game-Winning Shot Against Warriors

On January 4, 2024, Jokić scored 34 points, with 10 rebounds, nine assists, and a buzzer-beating, game-winning three-pointer in a 130–127 victory over the Warriors.