#5 Nikola Jokic

The 23-year-old point centre from Serbia started the season off with a bang on the offensive end. Ever since, while he's now shouldering less of a scoring burden, he continues to perform at characteristically elite levels as the Nuggets' offensive hub whenever asked to. Averaging 17.8 points, 10.3 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game through the first 13 games of the season, Jokic's efficiency and volume continue to mirror those of a transcendent offensive talent at the centre position.

Averaging 3 attempts per game and knocking them down at a 41% clip currently, Jokic is on course to create history as the first centre since Wilt to average such high assist numbers once again. With the likes of Isaiah Thomas, Will Barton and Michael Porter Jr yet to suit up, the Nuggets will look to their Serbian big man who looks a surefire pick for his first All-Star game appearance in 2019.
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