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Michael Malone Calls Out Award Voters Who Don’t Want To Give Nikola Jokic His Third Straight MVP

Michael Malone calls out the haters who want to keep Nikola Jokic from his third MVP.

Nico Martinez
Jan 2, 2023
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Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

MVP voter fatigue is a real thing in the NBA. For whatever reason, MVP voters seem to prefer the idea of a new winner every season, and repeat winners, like Nikola Jokic, have become pretty rare.

Of course, the same logic applies to a potential three-peat as well. As of the time of writing, only three players in league history have ever won three straight MVPs: Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, and Larry Bird.

This season, the Joker is looking to join that elite company… and he has gotten off to a great so far start, with season averages of 25.5 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 9.5 assists per game on 61.6% shooting.

Unfortunately, voter fatigue continues to work against Jokic and it remains to be seen if he’ll be able to pull off the amazing feat.

Speaking about voter fatigue and the campaign to stop Jokic’s MVP run, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone chimed in with his own two cents.

Michael Malone: If people’s reason for not giving Nikola a third MVP is because he’s already won two in a row, “that’s lazy.”

Michael Malone: If people’s reason for not giving Nikola a third MVP is because he’s already won two in a row, “that’s lazy.”

— Mike Singer (@msinger) January 1, 2023

Jokic certainly has the stats and numbers to take home the award again, but the Nuggets must maintain their position at the top of the standings if he really wants to maximize his chances.


Can Nikola Jokic Win His Third MVP?

The Nuggets are playing like a true title contender, and that’s because guys like Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., and Bruce Brown have been stepping up. As usual, however, the Nuggets are at their best when Jokic is on the floor.

*Translation

Nikola Jokic: “It’s fine. I can’t anymore. Now when they put me in conversation…”
Reporter: “Larry Bird won it 3 times in a row.”
Nikola Jokic: “Let it stay like that. Let him enjoy. I can’t anymore.”

While Jokic may not want MVP, he better start working on his acceptance speech if he plans to keep playing out of his mind like this.

But for the Nuggets, their ambitions go beyond any individual accolades. This season, the Nuggets are trying to go all the way, and it looks like they have a real shot at getting there.

If the Joker is able to add a championship to his resume, it could be all he needs to cement his place as one of the greatest centers ever.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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