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Nuggets fans could watch Nikola Jokic chase an unthinkable NBA triple crown

It's not unfathomable. Nikola Jokic could lead the league in all three major statistical categories if the chips, errr, shots fall right.

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 11:00 PM
Nuggets fans could watch Nikola Jokic chase an unthinkable NBA triple crown
Key Things to Know
  • David Decker argues Nikola Jokic could achieve an unprecedented NBA triple crown by leading the league in points, rebounds, and assists.
  • The Ringer's Michael Pina originally predicted Jokic would accomplish the historic statistical feat this season.
  • Jokic previously became the first player in NBA history to lead the league in both assists and rebounds in the same season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer David Decker highlights a prediction by The Ringer's Michael Pina that Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic could capture an unprecedented NBA triple crown by leading the league in points, rebounds, and assists. Jokic previously led the league in both rebounds and assists in the same season, marking the first time any player has achieved that milestone.

Decker argues that Jokic could secure the scoring title alongside the other categories simply by increasing his field goal attempts to around 21 per game. The writer suggests that achieving this statistical feat would make Jokic an undeniable candidate to win his fourth Most Valuable Player award.

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