Responds on his plans during NBA MVP announcement

Nikola Jokic says he hopes for a sunny day so he could spend time in his swimming pool during the NBA MVP announcement on Tuesday night.

Jokic led the Nuggets to a 97-87 win against the Phoenix Suns, giving Denver a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.

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The 28-year-old Serbian was also the main reason why the Nuggets clinched a no. 1 seed in the West.

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Jokic averaged 24.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 9.8 assists per game throughout 69 appearances.

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The Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid seems like a favorite to claim his first MVP award.

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"I mean, I cannot think about that, my friend," Jokic said when asked what it would mean to him if he were to join such an exclusive group. "Because I cannot control it."