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Despite Jokic's historic performances, the media has been slow to recognize his dominance. Going into the game against the Mavericks, Jokic was only third on the NBA.com Kia MVP ladder, behind Anthony Davis and Jayson Tatum. This is a clear indication of the media's bias against Jokic, as they seem determined to "halt or promote certain historical narratives."
It's undeniable that Jokic should have won the 2023 NBA MVP award, which was instead given to Joel Embiid. The media's apparent "rigging" and "blackballing" of Jokic's candidacy is a testament to their unwillingness to acknowledge his greatness.
Jokic's Dominance in Advanced Metrics