Nikola Jokic Dedicates WCF MVP Trophy to Nuggets Teammates

• Nikola Jokic has dedicated his Western Conference Finals MVP trophy to his Denver Nuggets teammates
• The Serbian averaged a triple-double in the series and scored the game-winner
• His performance helped the Nuggets book their first-ever NBA Finals trip

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic has dedicated his Western Conference Finals MVP to his teammates, shortly after they booked their first-ever NBA Finals berth.

Jokic and the Nuggets swept the Los Angeles Lakers and will be looking to put their hands on the Larry O'Brien trophy.

The 28-year-old recorded his eighth triple-double (30 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists) in Game 4 as the Nuggets won Game 4 in a 113-111 win. Jokic surpassed Wilt Chamberlain for the most triple-doubles in a single postseason. The Nuggets will play the winner of Miami vs. Boston in the Finals, starting June 1.

Moreover, it was their first sweep in franchise history and their sixth conference finals appearance. They made the conference finals in 2020, 2009, 1985, and 1978, losing to the Lakers four times, per USA Today.

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In the conference finals, Jokic averaged 27.8 points, 14.4 rebounds, and 11.8 assists per game on 51% shooting from the floor. Overall in the postseason, he is averaging 29.9 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 10.3 assists per game on 53.8% shooting from the field.

Jokic dedicates MVP to teammates

When asked about what winning the MVP trophy means, he was humble.

“For me to be honest, nothing,” Jokic said. “This trophy is supposed to go to my teammates and coaches. They put me in this situation…I’m just first among the equals and I’m just happy that we're collectively getting wins and getting to make something,” he said, via NBA.

Jamal Murray, who had 37 points in Game 2 and Game 3, scored 25 points in Game 4; Aaron Gordon had 22 points, six rebounds, and five assists; Michael Porter Jr. contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds; and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had 13 points.

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Jokic makes history

Sports Brief earlier reported on Jokic breaking Wilt Chamberlain's triple-double record.

The Serbian now has eight triple-doubles this postseason, breaking the record for most triple-doubles in a playoff run, which was set by Wilt Chamberlain in 1967.

Jokic is looking to cap off his phenomenal run in the postseason with his first-ever ring.