Michael Malone’s Support for Jokic’s MVP Candidacy
Ahead of Game 2, Michael Malone reaffirmed his support for Nikola Jokic as the MVP this season, amidst speculation about his feelings after being fired by the Nuggets. He praised Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s performance in Game 1, while clarifying that he would have voted for Jokic if given the opportunity, addressing backlash from Denver fans. Jokic has achieved three MVP awards and two runner-up finishes in the past five seasons, highlighting his consistent excellence.
