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Nikola Jokic

Is Nikola Jokic A-List?

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YesNikola Jokic is above A-list, ranked S tier as an icon with generational cultural impact.

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Reached A-list in 2019

First All-NBA Selection

Ranking Timeline

2014C$0.5M

NBA Draft Steal

Selected 41st overall in the 2014 NBA Draft by Denver Nuggets during a Taco Bell commercial, one of the most overlooked prospects ever. Little did anyone know he would become one of the greatest players in NBA history.

2016B$3M+$2.5M

Olympic Silver Medal

Helped Serbia win silver medal at 2016 Olympics while establishing himself as a promising NBA big man with unique playmaking skills. His international success raised his profile significantly.

2019A$15M+$12M

First All-NBA Selection

Made First All-NBA Team for the first time, cementing his status as one of the league's elite centers. His unique combination of scoring, rebounding, and playmaking revolutionized the center position.

2021A$30M+$15M

First MVP Award

Won his first NBA MVP award with historic advanced statistics, becoming the lowest-drafted player ever to win MVP. His dominance and efficiency established him as the best center in basketball.

2022S$50M+$20M

Back-to-Back MVP

Won consecutive MVP award with another dominant season, joining elite company of back-to-back MVP winners. His mastery of the game reached unprecedented levels for a center.

2023S$70M+$20M

NBA Championship and FMVP

Led Denver Nuggets to their first NBA championship, winning Finals MVP with dominant playoff performance. This title cemented his legacy as one of the all-time greats and the greatest draft steal ever.

2024S$90M+$20M

Third MVP and Bronze

Won third MVP award and led Serbia to Olympic bronze medal, further solidifying his all-time great status. His international and NBA success has made him a global basketball icon.

2026S$80M-$10M

Greatest Center of Era

Widely considered the best player in the NBA and greatest center of his generation, with three MVPs and a championship. His unique skill set has redefined what's possible for a big man, making him a dominant cultural force in basketball.

Last updated: February 23, 2026