Nikola Jokić leads the Kia All-NBA 2024-25 First Team thanks to the Nuggets’ superstar performance.

In a season that further cemented his legacy among the NBA greats, Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokić has been named to the KIA All-NBA First Team for the fifth time in his career. The NBA made the announcement today, highlighting the Serbian center’s dominant all-around performance and record-breaking achievements throughout the 2024-25 season.

Jokić, who turned 30 this season, continues to redefine what it means to be a center in today’s game—blending elite scoring, masterful playmaking, and improved defensive prowess to deliver arguably the best individual season of his already Hall of Fame-worthy career.

Jokić Makes Franchise History with Fifth All-NBA First Team Selection

With this latest selection, Nikola Jokić becomes the only player in Nuggets history to be named to the All-NBA First Team five times. He has now earned All-NBA honors in seven consecutive seasons, the longest streak in franchise history, surpassing legends like Alex English and Carmelo Anthony.

The honor reflects not just consistency, but dominance—Jokić’s performance this year ranks among the most complete and statistically impressive campaigns in NBA history.

A Triple-Double Season for the Ages

One of the most jaw-dropping accomplishments from Jokić’s 2024-25 season was averaging a triple-double, a feat only previously achieved by Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson. Over 70 games, all of them starts, Jokić averaged 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.2 assists per game—all career highs, along with 1.8 steals.

He also posted career-best shooting numbers: 57.6% from the field and a stunning 41.7% from three-point range, all while playing 36.7 minutes per game.

Breaking Triple-Double Records

Nicknamed “The Joker,” Jokić shattered the record for most triple-doubles by a center in a single season with 34, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain’s long-standing mark of 31. He also broke his own Nuggets franchise record of 29 triple-doubles, set just a year ago in 2023-24.

In the process, Jokić passed Magic Johnson for third place on the NBA’s all-time triple-double list, trailing only Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson.

His consistent triple-double production places him in elite company: he is now one of only four players in NBA history to record 20+ triple-doubles in multiple seasons, joining Westbrook, Robertson, and Chamberlain.

The Best Passing Big Man in History?

Another staggering statistic from the 2024-25 campaign is Jokić’s 716 total assists, a new NBA record for most assists by a center in a single season. He surpassed the previous record of 708—which, incredibly, he had set himself just the year before.

This season also marked his sixth straight season with over 550 assists, breaking Fat Lever’s franchise record for most seasons reaching that benchmark. His elite passing ability has redefined expectations for the center position.

A Leader in Every Category

Jokić didn’t just dominate in isolated areas—he led the Nuggets in points, rebounds, and assists for the eighth consecutive season, becoming the first player in NBA history to do so. No other player in league history had ever led their team in all three categories for more than four straight seasons.

In the NBA’s overall rankings, Jokić placed:

• 1st in PER (Player Efficiency Rating)

• 2nd in total assists and 2nd in assists per game

• 3rd in total points and 3rd in points per game

• 4th in total rebounds and 3rd in rebounds per game

• 4th in total steals and 2nd in steals per game

• 9th in field goal percentage

He became the first player in NBA history to rank in the top three in points, assists, and rebounds per game in a single season—an accomplishment that speaks to his unprecedented versatility and dominance.

All-Star Accolades and MVP Recognition

In addition to his All-NBA First Team honor, Nikola Jokić was named to his seventh consecutive All-Star Game this season, once again starting for the Western Conference. That marked his fifth straight selection as an All-Star starter, a testament to his status as one of the league’s most respected and admired talents.

He also finished second in MVP voting, just behind the winner, continuing an incredible run in which he has either won or finished runner-up in MVP voting five straight seasons—a feat only matched by Larry Bird.

Legacy Among Nuggets Legends

With seven All-NBA selections now under his belt, Jokić joins an elite group of Nuggets legends, including David Thompson, Alex English, Fat Lever, Antonio McDyess, Chauncey Billups, and Carmelo Anthony. Yet none of those greats came close to matching the sustained brilliance Jokić has shown year after year.

He has also lifted the franchise to new heights, including delivering its first NBA championship in 2023, and remains the cornerstone of Denver’s ongoing title aspirations.

The Global Game: Jokić’s Impact in Serbia and Beyond

As a native of Sombor, Serbia, Jokić has become a global icon, inspiring the next generation of international players. His cerebral style, selfless play, and underdog rise from a second-round draft pick to MVP and champion resonates across borders.

He is not just the face of the Nuggets but a symbol of the modern NBA’s international revolution—one in which European big men like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Dončić, and Victor Wembanyama are reshaping the league.

What’s Next for Jokić and the Nuggets?

As the Nuggets gear up for another playoff run, all eyes will be on Nikola Jokić to lead them once again. With his full arsenal of skills and a roster that continues to gel around him, Denver remains one of the league’s most dangerous teams.

Should Jokić continue this level of play, he may very well add more MVP trophies, All-NBA selections, and perhaps another championship ring to his ever-expanding legacy.

Conclusion: A Historic Season for Nikola Jokić

With an All-NBA First Team selection, a triple-double season, and franchise-defining records, Nikola Jokić’s 2024-25 campaign will go down as one of the most complete and dominant seasons in NBA history. His unique skill set, humility, and basketball IQ continue to dazzle fans and baffle opponents.

The Joker has firmly established himself not only as the greatest Denver Nugget of all time but also as one of the top centers in NBA history. And with several prime years likely ahead of him, Nikola Jokić is far from done.