Zach Lowe: Its beyond stupid that we frame the MVP race as a two-man race Pick any advanced stat you want, Jokic leads the NBA in every single one Nikola Jokic belongs in the race.

Nikola Jokic credits Jameer Nelson and Wilson Chandler as role models for his work ethic

Jokic talks about which defenders give him the most trouble

Zach Lowe The Clippers are somewhere beyond fucked As recently as yesterday a front office exec from another team said 'Hey the Clippers are quietly positioning themselves in case Jokic wants to leave Denver with lots of cap space and LA and all that' Forget that This team is dead

Wemby Blocks Jokic Twice in the Post

Watch jokic on this play

Zach Lowe has Scottie Barnes as one of his Most Improved Player candidates this season