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Nikola Jokic's MVP Case

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Nikola Jokic is a force to be reckoned with on the basketball court, and as the season progresses, he is becoming the clear front runner for the MVP award. The Denver Nuggets center is having an incredible year, and his statistics speak for themselves. First, let's take a look at Jokic's averages for the season. In terms of points per game, he is averaging 24.7, which puts him sixteenth in the league. He is also averaging 10.9 rebounds per game, which is good for 5th in the league, and 9.8 assists per game, which is second in the league. Though this may not stick out as MVP numbers, Jokic's impact on the game goes beyond just his traditional statistics. He leads the league in player efficiency rating (PER) at 31.8, and his win shares per 48 minutes is also the best in the league at .315. To put Jokic's statistics into perspective, let's compare them to some of the other players who are in the MVP conversation. Below is a table that shows their averages for the seaso

Under Appreciated Series: Fat Lever

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Fat Lever is often remembered as one of the most underrated and overlooked players in the history of the NBA. Despite his many accomplishments and contributions to the game, he is not as well-remembered as many of his contemporaries, and his contributions to the sport are often overlooked. However, those who saw him play and those who remember his career know that he was one of the most talented and dynamic players of his era and deserve more recognition for his basketball skill. Lever was a point guard for the Denver Nuggets in the 1980s and was known for his exceptional ball handling, passing, and defense. He was a key player for the Nuggets during this time, helping lead the team to the playoffs multiple times. He was also a two-time NBA All-Star and a member of the All-NBA Third Team. Lever’s numbers speak for themselves, in his 10-year career he averaged 14.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 7.5 assists, and 2.4 steals per game. He was also a great rebounder for his position and also a great