On December 27th Beijing time, following Jokic's outstanding 56 points, 16 boards, and 15 assists performance in the year-end showdown, his likelihood of being named MVP is clearly rising. In the most recent three MVP rankings, Jokic occupies the number one position across the board.

Starting with the official MVP leaderboard, Jokic has been number one for seven consecutive weeks. Regarding his miraculous 56+16+15 stat line, the NBA official comment was: “Although this triple-double of points, rebounds, and assists is astonishing, such a display is not surprising. There is only one player in the entire league capable of this level of dominance, and that is Jokic. He has long been accustomed to such performances over many years. This is why he is widely regarded as the greatest active player in the NBA. Clearly, this also explains why he leads the official MVP rankings.”

“MVP voting will not begin for another four months, and the league landscape could change dramatically between now and then. That’s the NBA — the road ahead is often full of unpredictable twists and turns. But at this moment, we can confidently say: Jokic is far ahead on the MVP leaderboard, with a significant gap separating him from the other contenders.”
Next is Polymarket’s MVP probability prediction chart. Previously, Alexander was the top-ranked player, but after the year-end game, Jokic’s MVP probability rose to 47%, while Alexander, after losing 4 of 6 games, dropped to 43%. This shift also clearly indicates Jokic’s increased chances of winning MVP.

Finally, in the MVP odds list, Alexander was leading before the year-end game. Now, Jokic’s odds have improved to +105, while Alexander stands at +115, meaning Jokic has also overtaken him with a slight edge over SGA.

Leading all three MVP rankings highlights Jokic’s current dominance and strong favorability. If Jokic wins MVP again this season, it will be his fourth time earning the honor. In NBA history, only five players have won at least four regular-season MVP awards: Chamberlain and LeBron (4 times), Bill Russell and Jordan (5 times), and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (6 times). Jokic has a chance to match Chamberlain and LeBron.

So far this season, Jokic is averaging 29.8 points, 12.1 rebounds, and 11 assists per game, shooting 60.9% from the field, 44% from three-point range, and 85.1% from the free-throw line. The Nuggets hold a 22-8 record and currently sit third in the Western Conference.