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Michael Porter Jr. Declares Jokic the Greatest Ever

9/1/2025

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Michael Porter Jr. of the Brooklyn Nets called Nikola Jokic the greatest basketball player ever during a livestream.
Jokic has won three MVP awards and is the first since Larry Bird to be a top-two MVP finalist for five straight years.
His exceptional performance, despite fewer championships, solidifies his status among NBA legends.

History

Historical Context

Larry Bird's third consecutive MVP award in 1984 solidified his status as a basketball icon. Today, Nikola Jokic, who has also won three MVPs and achieved five consecutive top-two finishes, reflects Bird's legacy. This evolving recognition of greatness, as highlighted by Porter Jr., suggests a shift in how basketball legends are evaluated beyond just championships.

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Michael Porter Jr. of the Brooklyn Nets called Nikola Jokic the greatest basketball player ever during a livestream.
Jokic has won three MVP awards and is the first since Larry Bird to be a top-two MVP finalist for five straight years.
His exceptional performance, despite fewer championships, solidifies his status among NBA legends.

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