Nikola Jokić Dominates NBA GM Survey, Predicted to Win 2025-26 MVP

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić has earned top accolades ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, with general managers overwhelmingly predicting he will win the MVP award. GMs expressed high praise for the 30-year-old, identifying him as the player who forces opponents to make the most adjustments, the best center, best international player, best passer, and the player with the best basketball IQ. Jokić also finished third in voting for best leader and received votes for most versatile player and the player GMs would want to take a game-winning shot. Furthermore, he placed third in the survey for which player GMs would choose to build a new franchise around, underscoring the continued high regard for his game.