AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets hoists his MVP trophy before the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Ball Arena on Friday, June 11, 2021. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Phoenix Suns for game three of their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series. 
Getting your player ready...
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic will join hallowed ground when he’s named the NBA’s most valuable player for the second consecutive season, becoming just the 13th player to do so in league history.
What makes Jokic’s achievement even more special: He’s just the fifth center in NBA history to win back-to-back MVP awards and the first since Moses Malone 39 years ago. Here’s a look at each of the players to win the award two or more seasons in a row:
