Long before stat-sheet stuffers like Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic and LeBron James came into the fold, Larry Bird dominated each category of a box score while leading his Celtics to glory. Jokic has now surpassed the Celtics legend in one feat.

Nikola Jokic is among them — but for a different reason. Jokic, a native of Sombor, Serbia, isn't particularly fond of fame, once describing it as something that makes him "sad." He even memorably expressed nonchalance after winning a championship and an NBA Finals MVP,

Denver's superstar isn't new to making history. But this specific type of record becomes even more remarkable when you remember how Jokic's career started.