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40 greatest European players ever: The HoopsHype list

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Top accolades: One NBA title, one Finals MVP, two MVPs, three All-NBA 1st Team selections, five All-Stars, one Olympic silver medal

NBA rank: 125th in assists, 165th in rebounds, 273rd in scoring, 332nd in blocks, 369th in steals

In 2022-23, Jokic added All-Star, 2nd Team All-NBA, Finals MVP and a championship to his already-impressive legacy. You can even make an argument that his peak – if Jokic has even peaked yet – is at least as good as anybody else’s on this list.

A team can build an elite NBA offense around Nikola Jokic thanks to his super passing and scoring skills. Only the third international player to win multiple MVP awards and the first center to do so this century, Jokic should age well considering his game doesn’t rely at all on athleticism or explosiveness. Truly one of the best passers in the game today, not just among centers, but among anyone.

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