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“No one can deny Nikola Jokic of the 2022 MVP!”: NBA Twitter lauds the Nuggets star for becoming the first center to record 4 straight triple-doubles since Wilt Chamberlain in 1968

Advait Jajodia
|PublishedJan 23, 2022

“The people that called Nikola Jokic 'the worst MVP in history' have been dead silent lately”: NBA Twitter reacts as the Serbian becomes only the 2nd center to record 6 triple-doubles in a month twice

With his 26/11/12 performance yesterday night, Nikola Jokic becomes the first center in 54 years to record triple-doubles in 4 consecutive games.

Nikola Jokic has been on a tear this season. Being one of the most disrespected reigning MVPs of the league, The Joker has been allowing his game to do all the talking for him. Clearly, the Nuggets leader has been shutting up every naysayer with his incredible performance game after game.

On Friday night, Jokic was in an incredible duel with Memphis’s Ja Morant. Behind the former ROTY’s 38-point outing, the Grizzlies managed to grab a 122-118 win. Despite suffering the loss, Nikola, who followed his 49-point triple-double with a 26-point triple-double, got himself in the record books… yet again.

The 6-foot-11 Serbian big man became the first center in 54 years to record 4 straight triple-doubles. Even though they have a 2-2 record in this 4-game span, Jokic has been simply unstoppable, putting up a staggering 29.3 points, 13 rebounds, and 12.3 assists.

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NBA Twitter reacts as Nikola Jokic becomes the first center since Wilt Chamberlain to record 4 straight triple-doubles

As soon as the feat went viral on social media, NBA Twitter blew up with various reactions.

Nikola Jokic is in the midst of the most efficient individual season ever. With a 32.98 PER, the 3-time All-Star is on track to eclipse Giannis 2019-2020 PER to have the highest Player Efficiency Rating in ABA/NBA history. The reigning MVP has also been the #1 in field goals made this season while being #21 in FGA.

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Jokic recently jumped to the top-most position on the NBA MVP ladder, averaging a solid 25.9/13.9/7.5 for the season.

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Advait Jajodia

Advait Jajodia, a seasoned NBA journalist, has had a passion for the game for over a decade. His journey from admiring Kobe Bryant's precision to being in awe of Stephen Curry's long-range mastery instilled a profound understanding of basketball. With a background as a two-time National-level player, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood to offer insightful analysis. Over three years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 21-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 3,350+ articles.