#15C · Denver Nuggets
Height
6'11"
Weight
284 lbs
Age
31
Experience
10 yrs
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% |
|---|
| 3PT% |
|---|
| FT% |
|---|
| Career |  | 800 | 27.9 | 12.7 | 10.7 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 57.3% | 36.3% | 82.4% |
| 2025-26 | | 57 | 27.9 | 12.7 | 10.7 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 57.3% | 38.3% | 82.9% |
| 2024-25 | | 14 | 26.2 | 12.7 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 48.9% | 38.0% | 77.2% |
| 2023-24 | | 12 | 28.7 | 13.4 | 8.7 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 54.5% | 26.4% | 90.1% |
| 2022-23 | | 20 | 30.0 | 13.4 | 9.5 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 54.8% | 46.1% | 79.9% |
| 2021-22 | | 5 | 31.0 | 13.2 | 5.8 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 57.5% | 27.8% | 84.8% |
| 2020-21 | | 10 | 29.8 | 11.6 | 5.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 50.9% | 37.7% | 83.6% |
| 2019-20 | | 19 | 24.4 | 9.8 | 5.7 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 51.9% | 42.9% | 83.5% |
| 2018-19 | | 14 | 25.1 | 13.0 | 8.4 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 50.6% | 39.3% | 84.6% |
| 2017-18 | | 75 | 18.5 | 10.7 | 6.1 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 49.9% | 39.6% | 85.0% |
| 2016-17 | | 73 | 16.7 | 9.8 | 4.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 57.8% | 32.4% | 82.5% |
| 2015-16 | | 80 | 9.9 | 7.0 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 51.2% | 33.3% | 81.1% |
Length
3 years
Total Value
$114.3M
Guaranteed
$114.3M
AAV
$38.1M/yr
Nikola Jokic's three-year, $38.1M AAV extension with Denver earns a C CVI, reflecting the complex dynamics of paying a reigning MVP at below-market rates during his absolute prime. While Jokic is undeniably an elite talent — a generational center who orchestrates offense like a point guard while anchoring championship-level teams — this deal represents a significant financial win for the Nuggets that comes with notable roster construction challenges. At $38.1M annually, Denver is paying roughly $15-20M less than what Jokic could command on the open market, creating valuable cap flexibility that proved crucial in their 2023 championship run. However, the relatively short three-year term limits the Nuggets' long-term security with their franchise cornerstone, as Jokic will hit free agency again at age 31 when he could demand a true supermax deal approaching $60M annually. The modest AAV also reflects the timing of this extension, signed before Jokic's back-to-back MVP campaigns fully established his market value. While this contract delivered immediate dividends in the form of a championship, the Nuggets now face the reality of either losing their best player or paying exponentially more to retain him in his next deal.
Nikola Jokic is playing at an elite level this season, earning an A Performance grade. Among NBA centers, he's producing at an All-Star or All-NBA caliber. He's averaging 27.9 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.7 assists through 800 games — carrying a significant offensive load. Nikola's strongest area is APG at 10.7, which compares favorably to the center median of 4.0. The biggest area for growth is FG% at 57.3 (center median: 46.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Nikola ranks 1st. Nikola is a cornerstone of the Denver Nuggets' roster and is performing at a level that warrants his place among the league's best.
Jokić maintains elite status with A-grade production and historic triple-double pace. Career PER of 31.5 cements him among basketball's all-time greats. Media focuses on defensive schemes rather than questioning his dominance. At 38.1M annually, he represents exceptional value for a franchise cornerstone. Fan confidence remains overwhelmingly high despite routine competitive coverage.
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