Nikola Jokic is expected to return from injury and his MVP odds jumped right back to where they were. Here's why you shouldn't bet it.

Can Nikola Jokic still win NBA MVP after extended absence due to knee injury? originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. After over a month on the sideline, Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic will return to game action against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.

In this current era of the NBA where injuries abound and rest nights are necessary to preserve knees, ankles and all manner of soft tissue, it’s refreshing when the best go against the best with everyone watching.

Three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic had reached many many milestones during his illustrious 10-year career with the Denver Nuggets. But one thing he had never experienced was having a teammate who was/is a current NBA All-Star.

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In a recent interview, Nikola Jokic opened up about the emotional toll he experienced while watching games from the sidelines.