Nikola Jokic named Serbian basketball player of the year / News - Basketnews.com

Nikola Jokic received 34 votes, Vasilije Micic four, and Milos Teodosic one.

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Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic was voted the best men's Serbian basketball player in 2022.

Nikola Jokic

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He was a clear leader receiving as many as 34 votes from local sports journalists and Serbian Basketball Federation members. Anadolu Efes Istanbul star Vasilije Micic got four votes, while Virtus Segafredo Bologna veteran Milos Teodosic – one.

"I'm sorry that I can't attend [the event], but I would like to thank the federation and the journalists for choosing me as the best player of the year. A great honor and pleasure. Thank you to my family and the team as well, who have been helping me to progress for 7-8 years," Jokic sent regards from Denver, while his father Branislav accepted the award on his behalf.

Jokic won the second straight NBA MVP award in 2022. He has no intention to stop in 2022-23.

The 27-year-old averages a near triple-double of 25.0 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 9.7 assists over 37 games this season.

The NBA hasn't had an MVP three-peat since Larry Bird (1984-86).

Tina Krajisnik was announced as the best women's Serbian basketball player of the year.

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