Nikola Jokic Makes History with 42-Point Triple-Double, Surpasses Carmelo Anthony on Nuggets’ All-Time Scoring List

In a remarkable display of skill and dominance, Nikola Jokic recorded a 42-point triple-double against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. With this extraordinary performance, the Serbian big man achieved a significant milestone by surpassing Carmelo Anthony on the all-time franchise scoring list.

Jokic’s ascent required 34 points to eclipse Anthony’s impressive tally of 13,970 points amassed over his 8-season tenure with the Nuggets. While Anthony achieved this feat in 4989 shots, Jokic required more field goal attempts, totaling 5400.

However, Jokic’s impact extends beyond scoring, evident in his remarkable 129 triple-doubles throughout his Denver Nuggets career, compared to Anthony’s solitary triple-double. Furthermore, Jokic’s durability is commendable, having competed in 669 regular-season games for the Nuggets, surpassing Anthony’s 564-game record.

The Serbian center’s stellar performance this season positions him as the frontrunner for the NBA MVP trophy, potentially securing his third MVP title after triumphs in 2021 and 2022, with a close second-place finish in 2023’s voting.

Earlier in the season, Anthony stirred social media speculation by suggesting that the Nuggets aimed to diminish his legacy by assigning Jokic the coveted no. 15 jersey, igniting discussions about the evolving narrative of Denver’s basketball history.