Denver was defeated by Minnesota in the first match of the second round of the Western playoffs, but Nikola Jokiฤ remains the prime favorite for the NBA’s Most Valuable Player title.
Jokiฤ was the MVP for the regular seasons in 2021 and 2022, while last year, Joel Embiid took the title, although many experts believed the Serbian should have won his third consecutive award.
While it is expected that the Serbian will win another award, the legendary Charles Barkley stated in a podcast that Jokiฤ is the best foreign player to have ever played in the NBA. “Before Jokiฤ arrived, Dirk Nowitzki was considered the best foreign player in the entire history of the NBA. I think Denver will defend the title,” said Sir Charles.
It’s important to note that other prominent foreign players like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Donฤiฤ, and Joel Embiid, who have also been the face of the NBA and contenders for both the MVP and the NBA Championship in recent years, are left out of this particular praise.
Charles Barkley is a big fan of Jokiฤ, admiring his style and professionalism, which sets him apart in Barkley’s view.
