Stats are one thing.
Scoring ability is one thing.
Forcing assist stats with negative impact is one thing.
Jokic's ability to elevate his teammates with his vision and IQ is something else completely. I would say NOBODY in the league currently is able to elevate their teammates to the ability that Jokic is strictly with passing. The way he feeds his teammates is so intricate and extremely effective. So much more complex and deadly than driving and dishing to corner shooters hoping your shooters shoot 100%fg because if they don't then your drive and kick style is completely useless.
Once Jokic makes it clear to the other team that they CANNOT double him because he will absolutely decimate their defense with his amazing vision, he is also able to score at will with his amazing touch and feel for the game. Not to mention there isn't a single player in the league that can stop Jokic's combination of raw, flabby, old man type strength + his skills/post moves/touch.
If Denver finishes with the first seed this guy will be the runaway MVP there is no denying that. And if not this year then it doesn't even matter because this dude will DEFINITELY win an MVP in his career even way before EmGOAT does.
Dude is an incredible talent with absolutely no drama or passive aggressive nonsense attached.
Joker