In the annals of NBA playoff history, few feats are as impressive as winning without an All-Star sidekick. And right now, only one player has done it better than Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic: the legendary LeBron James.

According to recent analysis, Jokic has notched an incredible 51 playoff victories without the help of an All-Star teammate. That puts him second all-time, trailing only LeBron James, who has 66 such wins. But here's the kicker—James achieved that mark over a staggering 200 more playoff appearances than Jokic. That context makes Jokic's accomplishment even more remarkable.

Interestingly, Jokic's tally would be even higher if not for Jamal Murray earning his first All-Star nod this season. That selection retroactively removes some of those "without All-Star help" wins, but it also signals the emergence of a reliable co-star in Denver.

Looking ahead, the future is bright for the Joker. Unless Murray becomes a perennial All-Star lock, Jokic has a real shot at surpassing James in this category. With so much of his prime still ahead, this record could soon belong to the Nuggets' big man outright. For fans and fantasy basketball enthusiasts alike, it's a testament to just how dominant Jokic has been—and how much more history he might write.