Caitlin Clark Declares Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic Best

Merlin sees Indiana star Caitlin Clark calling Nikola Jokic "the best player in the world" after his 25 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists in Denver's 116-93 win over Golden State. Jokic laughed it off, saying the praise might come from sharing the same agent. Despite missing 16 games, the three-time NBA MVP is averaging a triple-double (27.9/12.9/10.8) and remains a frontrunner for MVP as the Nuggets sit 48-28 and chase a seventh straight win. Merlin notes that respect from a rising star like Clark highlights how clear Jokic's dominance looks across the league. His elite stat line and team success keep him near the top of voters' minds, but the 16 missed games are the main vulnerability. Stay tuned: Jokic must finish strong and stay healthy to lock it in.