Nikola Jokic outperforms Michael Jordan's 1998 MVP season

Nikola Jokic is having an incredible season with the Denver Nuggets. His performances have led some to compare him to Michael Jordan during his 1998 MVP season. This year, Jokic is scoring an average of 29.1 points per game, which ranks him third in the NBA. He is also shooting 57.5% from the field and 41.3% from three-point range. In contrast, during his 1997-98 MVP season, Jordan averaged 28.7 points and had lower shooting percentages. Jokic excels in all aspects of the game. He averages 12.8 rebounds and 10.3 assists per game. By comparison, Jordan averaged 5.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists during his MVP year. Jokic also contributes defensively with 1.8 steals and 0.7 blocks per game, slightly outpacing Jordan's defensive stats. While Jokic's stats are impressive, some fans note that the game has changed since Jordan's time. They argue that Jokic benefits from a different style of play, including a focus on offensive rebounds and more scoring opportunities. Jokic is considered a strong contender for the MVP award this year, competing against stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Despite this, Jokic believes he is playing the best basketball of his career. He acknowledges his achievements but remains modest about the discussions surrounding the MVP race. As the NBA gears up for playoff season, the competition is fierce. Teams like the Boston Celtics are aiming for back-to-back titles, while LeBron James and Luka Doncic's Lakers hope to bring a championship back to Los Angeles.