NBA: Nikola Jokic Makes History Leading League in Assists and Rebounds in Same Season

DENVER — Nikola Jokic has had a historic NBA season, becoming the first player ever to lead the league in both assists and rebounds per game, an unprecedented milestone that reinforces his impact on the Denver Nuggets and his MVP candidacy.

The 2025-26 NBA season marks a unique record in league history: Nikola Jokic finished the season as the leader in assists (10.9 per game) and rebounds (12.9), something no player in NBA history has ever accomplished. A statistical dominance that redefines the role of the modern center and places the Denver Nuggets player in a historic dimension.

The achievement becomes even more significant when put into perspective with legendary names. Not even Wilt Chamberlain, one of the most dominant players of all time, managed to lead simultaneously in both categories in average. The closest comparison dates back to the 1967-68 season, when Chamberlain led the NBA in total rebounds and assists, though not in averages.

From the start of the season, Nikola Jokic has maintained an extraordinary level as a playmaker and rebounder, serving as the absolute centerpiece of the Denver Nuggets' system. His ability to create advantages from the high post, read defenses, and assist his teammates has allowed him to maintain elite numbers throughout the season.

This milestone adds to another campaign of enormous individual impact, in which Jokic has again averaged a triple-double and accumulated 34 games with this statistic in just 64 appearances through that point. A consistent production that reinforces his profile as one of the most complete players in recent NBA history.