Could Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards surpass the star of the Denver Nuggets within five years?

Nikola Jokic ranks behind Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards on an unexpected list – Sports Illustrated Denver Nuggets News, Analysis and More

Nikola Jokic, the standout player for the Denver Nuggets, was nearly universally selected as the top player in the NBA in a recent survey conducted by ESPN. The survey indicated that Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks are projected to surpass Jokic as the league’s top player in the next five seasons.

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Doncic received six votes, Edwards got three votes, and Jokic received only two votes for who will be the best player in the NBA in five years. It is intriguing because despite being younger than Doncic and Edwards, Jokic, the standout player for the Nuggets, is already 28 years old.

Nikola Jokic ranks behind Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards on an unexpected list – Sports Illustrated Denver Nuggets News, Analysis and More

Not all NBA players can maintain dominance at 33, but Jokic’s playing style is likely to endure over time. Jokic could potentially sustain his present performance level into his 30s without relying on athleticism. Despite notable progress from both of these promising individuals, it will be challenging to surpass the current Finals MVP. The poll focused more on the improvements of Doncic and Edwards rather than Jokic’s decrease.

Anthony Edwards’ NBA career provided him with a platform. He employed it for displaying homophobia in the NBA, as reported by The Guardian.

Jokic is currently considered the best player globally and is likely to maintain that status for an extended period. Jokic’s basketball style is expected to age well, which will make it challenging to surpass him.