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(DENVER) — Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic was named the MVP of the NBA’s 2020-21 season, becoming the sixth international player ever to win the award according to an ESPN report.
Jokic also became the lowest drafted player to win the award. He was drafted in the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft with the 41st overall pick. The previous record was held by both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Steve Nash, who were both drafted with the 15th overall pick in their respective drafts.
Jokic claimed the vast majority of the first-place votes, running way with 91
