The Denver Nuggets did not go past the second round of the playoffs following the 2023-24 season, but they have great hopes for 2024-25.

Nikola Jokic, a three-time NBA MVP, has returned to the Nuggets and will definitely continue to guide the team to new heights. Before the Colorado Avalanche’s home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, Jokic and Nathan MacKinnon, the 2023-24 NHL MVP, shared an unforgettable moment.

Jokic had the distinction of presenting MacKinnon with the Hart Memorial Trophy for his amazing campaign as MVP in 2023-24.

Nathan MacKinnon received the prestigious award after tallying a career-high 51 goals and 89 assists for 140 points (second in the NHL). The Avalanche, like the Nuggets, did not make it past the second round of the playoffs, but they expect to make a deeper run in 2024-25.

Nikola Jokic and Nathan MacKinnon

Fans on X were thrilled with Nikola Jokic and MacKinnon’s moment on Saturday, as both players began their new seasons:

“I love this so much! Let’s go, Denver!” one fan exclaimed.

MacKinnon and Jokic are unstoppable! Another fan yelled, “MVPs all around.”

“Very cool!! Both MVPs are in the house. Big congratulations to both. “Denver loves you both!” Another one was added.

Nikola Jokic & Nathan MacKinnon

Others couldn’t stop humorously comparing Jokic’s skating abilities to Mackinnon’s:

“Imagine if Joker skated it out to him,” one fan said.

Jokic presents MacKinnon with the NHL MVP trophy.