Column: Nikola Jokić or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for MVP? How the Tribune’s Bulls writer voted for NBA awards.

Column: Nikola Jokić or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for MVP? How the Tribune’s Bulls writer voted for NBA awards.

The time is finally here for the most controversial stretch of the NBA season: the announcement of end-of-year awards. This year’s voting had a mix of contentious decisions — Nikola Jokić versus Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for MVP, Draymond Green’s late push for Defensive Player of the Year — and relatively straightforward ones, such as Clutch Player of the Year. The voting also highlighted the lack of impact by the Chicago Bulls on the league. The …

Nikola Jokić’s Journey from Unknown to NBA Legend

Nikola Jokić is not the fastest or the strongest player in the NBA. He does not jump high, and he often looks tired during games. But no one understands the game like he does. And in 2023, he became the best player in the world when he led the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA championship. Let’s go back to where it all started. Key Takeaways Nikola Jokić became the first player in NBA history to average a triple-double in the NBA Finals, leadin…