Last season's NBA MVP race was as back-and-forth as ever, as it came down to Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets center Nikol

Nuggets make basketball history involving Nikola Jokic that's never been done in NBA originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Denver Nuggets have flown under the radar to start the 2025-26 season.

And that's exactly the case for former All-NBA center Joakim Noah, who recently mentioned Jokic as his favorite player in the world. "My favorite player in the world. So fun to watch," Noah said of Jokic in an interview with Meridian Sport Srbija. "It’s hard to watch anybody else, to be honest.”

Victor Wembanyama makes his feelings known on who is the best player in the NBA and intentionally leaves out Nikola Jokic.

Nikola Jokic stays atop NBA MVP power rankings, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is closing the gap as December action heats up.

Nikola Jokic headlines Denver's side of things, as he's questionable with a left wrist sprain. The MVP is joined by Bruce Brown (right knee sprain) as questionable while Aaron Gordon (right hamstring strain), Christian Braun (left ankle sprain), and Julian Strawther (lower back injury management)

The reigning champions are piling up early-season milestones as their star center delivers another night of near-flawless efficiency.

Cade Cunningham surges up the NBA MVP ladder, but Nikola Jokic still owns the top spot in the latest MVP power rankings.