Serbian Nikola Jokic Can already be classified as one of the best centers in history NBA.
TO Denver Nuggets There are seven games left to finish this regular season. They are currently in second place in the Western Conference with a record of 52-23. Led by their star player Nikola JokicThey have already secured a spot in the playoffs.
“Joker” He is considered by many to be one of the most brilliant aid distribution centers of all time. He may not be one of the fastest in terms of movement, but he has a unique talent when it comes to passing the ball.
In this competition Nikola Jokic Accumulating a total of 656 assists. It was the third record by a center in league history. Last season, the two-time NBA MVP was close to his mark Wilt Chamberlain 50 years ago.
Centers with the most assists in the NBA season
702—Wild Chamberlain (1968)
678 — Nikola Jokic (2023)
656 — Nikola Jokic (2024, Active Streak)
636-Wild Chamberlain (1967)
624 — Domantas Sabonis (2024)
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Nikola Jokic It has two of the three best scores in a centre's campaign NBA. Next Thursday Denver Nuggets Meet the Crypto.com arena Los Angeles Clippers. The 6'11, 29-year-old center will be close to Chamberlain's record.
In the last five games Nikola Jokic He has accumulated 45 assists, nine per game. Taking this frequency into account, he should have 63 assists in the remaining seven games. That's just a prediction, as it's not even certain that the six-time All Star will be active in each of those games. However, if he reaches this number, he will finish with 719 assists, surpassing Chamberlin's record.
Of Nikola Jokic's 73 challenges in the current tournament, he has nine or more assists in 37 of them. He has a chance to break the legendary record Wilt Chamberlain They are huge. But this will be known for sure in coming days. Whether he achieves it or not, he can already be classified as the best passing center in history NBA.
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