Denver Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic became the first player in NBA history to record a Triple-Double 30-20-20 on Friday night on Friday night via the Phoenix Suns.
And his reaction to a historic feat was exactly what Jokic’s fans would expect to hear from Serbia basketball player.
The Denver Nuggets Center Nikola Jokic (15) is drawn to jump while on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Denver, Denver, in Denver defends in the second half of the NBA Basketball match. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
“It is not assumed to go that route,” Jokic said. “I talked to (Aaron Gordon), and he told me, ‘It was a quiet 30 points. “I did nothing special, it just seemed like everyone was up to date.”
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Jokic told Sportscenter separately that he would be able to truly appreciate the achievement when “on my couch” after his career ended.
“I can’t describe him, so don’t ask me,” coach Denver Michael Malone told reporters after the game. “The guy is just an amazing player, and when you are one of one in this league, with a huge history of this league, he says a lot. There are a lot of good players in this league, but in my opinion, Nicholas is only in the class.”
Denver Nuggets Center Nikola Jokic, left, drives to the basket while Phoenix Suns Center Mason Plumlee defends himself in the second half of the NBA Basketball match on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Jokic ended the night with 31 points, 21 rebounds and 22 career assists in Nuggets’ 149-141 extension over To the sun.
He also tied the franchise record with his 29th three -year double season, and was currently in the first three in the league with an average of 28.9 points, 12.9 rebounds and 10.6 assists per game.
The Denver Nuggets Center Nikola Jokic, Front, drives next to Phoenix Suns Center Mason Plumlee in the first half of the NBA Basketball match on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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“He’s just one of the species,” Christian Braun added. “You will never see something like this again – ever. You will never see a player who does what the night and night does.”
Associated Press contributed to this report.
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