How many career steals does Nikola Jokic have?

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Nikola Jokic Steals
Nikola Jokic

Nikola Jokić, also known as "The Joker,” is one of the best basketball players in the world. The 2023 NBA champion hails from Serbia and was drafted with the 41st overall pick by the Denver Nuggets in 2014. At 6 feet 11 inches, Jokic is considered by many as the best passing big man to play the game. Winning back-to-back MVP awards in 2021 and 2022 and another in 2023 is a testament to his unparalleled skill set and consistency in recent years.

The 2022-23 season was a crowning achievement for both Jokić and the Denver Nuggets. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray led the Nuggets to the NBA championship, their first in franchise history. In the 2023 playoffs, Jokic was a force to be reckoned with, averaging an impressive 30.0 points, 13.5 rebounds, and 9.5 assists per game. He shot 54.8% from the field, including 46.1% from deep last postseason.

Nikola Jokic Career Steals

Nikola Jokić has accumulated an impressive 839 career steals as of November 20, 2024. Jokic's steals might not stand against other defenders, but they come at important stages of a game. He knows how to use his towering height and quickness as a defender. In recent years, Jokic’s defense has witnessed a significant improvement. He is effective at disrupting passing lanes and has a high basketball IQ.

Nikola Jokic Career Rebounds

Nikola Jokić has 7386 career rebounds as of November 20, 2024. This number is not just because of his structure, but it is a combination of his skills and determination on the court. At 6 '11”, Jokic naturally towers over many opponents, but it is his IQ for the game that gives him an edge.

Jokic’s rebounding ability played an important role in the Denver Nuggets’ championship run in the 2022-23 season, as he averaged 14.0 rebounds per game in the 2023 NBA Finals.

Nikola Jokic Career Blocks

Jokic has 501 career blocks as of November 20, 2024. At 6 feet 11 inches, Jokic is a smart defender who always seems to be in the right position around the rim to block shots. Jokic had 68 blocks in the 2023/24 regular season, and 8 in the 2024 playoffs.

FAQs

A. Born on 19, February, 1995, Nikola Jokic is 29 years old as of 2024. 

A. Nikola Jokic plays at the center position for the Denver Nuggets. 

A. The jersey number of Nikola Jokic is 15. 

A. Nikola Jokic has 4783 assists as of November 20, 2024.

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