Bones Hyland Explains What It's Like To Play With Nikola Jokic 

Souja really the first rapper to play with jokic

"Reword it for me" That was so simple but a sign of such a smart person, he wanted to make sure he was comprehending the question to answer it appropriately. Most people hear a question that's poorly understood and they just try to answer it. Subtle but super interesting.

I feel like it can sometimes be hard to appreciate just how good he is in the moment because his supporting cast is always injured but I have a feeling we might just look back in 20 years at Nikola Jokic and recognize him as one of the greatest offensive players ever

I don't care what anyone says - the fact that Jokic sits on his phone and watches horses all day might be the cutest story I've ever heard about an athlete.

This kid is too likeable! Great energy, attitude with open eyes & ears. All things you wouldn't think about, but actually lead to a long NBA career.

wait did Bones just say this man watches videos of horses on his PHONE??!? nah Jokic is something else fr love the dude 😭😭😂

I like Bones demeanor. He talks like a youngster, his interaction is so genuine and he laughs a lot. Dope interview

Just want to say I am super impressed with Bones…. there are a few young players that have come on the podcast and you can tell they are nervous or unsure of how to articulate their experiences. Bones comes off super confident but also humble. That will take him far in this league paired with his awesome skillset

Jokic with the MVP trophy with the horse stable in the background is iconic!

Jokic plays basketball like a gospel bass player. 100% chill; 100% fire

The number one thing I respect about Jokic- no social media and no self promotion.

Bones a cool person wish him nothing but success

This kid seems like he's 16. Smart, energetic, sensible 16 y/o. Made it to the NBA. Wow. Happy for him.

“He’s on his phone and watching horses aaaaall day” 😂

Gotta love Bones. its nice too see someone stick on their own Value

Love how Bones wears his heart on his sleeve.. like a young kid with an old soul. Bright future for Nuggets!

Jokic the closest thing we have ever seen since magic. Wouldn’t be surprised if he wins 5 rings.

I think AG is the best person to ask about Joker.They are connected on deep level

Jokic has a bag that will age extremely well into his lebron years. Could be one of the goats with consistency alone

He’s a smart guy I can see he’s going to be great just by what he’s saying about having routine, discipline, humbleness, etc

If Jokic was black there would be no debate. Sad to see everytime I praise for him saying he's unbelievable and deserves his 2 MVPs,, you always see a lot of comments and mad people saying, yeah, you only want the white guy to earn it cause he's not better than Giannis or Joel ... OK, 2022 I just love how Bones Hyland talks about him because it's exactly what I think about him even if I don't kmow him. Humble, hard worker and dedicated to his team. His efficiency proves he does not play for stats, he doesn't try hard to be there, he just does what needs to be done and yeah .. Only him can do that, taht way.

Man, Bones is such an observant and well-articulated young man. Looking forward to seeing his game and eventual leadership with the Nuggets evolve.

Jokic has huge Tim Duncan vibes. All business, all about team and championships, amazing skillset. It's only a matter of time before the trophies start coming

Great interview. Nikola Jokic has been that guy for quite a while, and he deserves every bit of that back to back MVP. And Hyland says what we've known for a while but couldn't prove per se: Jokic is a leader, tho quite unassuming. Excited to see Denver's road this season with Jamal and MPJ back, and Bones Hyland's next leap! Also: I don't get the "boring highlights" slander against Jokic. His contested shots alone are brilliant to watch. That Sombor Shuffle is pure.

JJ think about this...Jokic is averaging only 13 shoots per game this season and still with him on the floor they play like a 67 win team, without him like 15 win team(worst in NBA)... Joker has a potential to change the way we are looking at basketball, since Magic we haven't seen player like this!

Jokic is basketball version of the great zidane.

This is my first time realizing that some people find jokic unexciting. I assumed everyone thought he was one of the most entertaining players to watch

Bones seems like a great kid. And Jokic is my favorite player in the league right now. Good interview, guys.

"You can get 8-10 points instantly being in the game with him." - his perspective is super interesting. Would love to hear more shooter's perspectives talking about how they work with their facilitators

Bones has been a great player for Denver but he is also a fantastic person and we love having him in the community!

"He's just on his phone and watches horses all day." 😭

It's nice to see how Bones supports Jokic in whatever he does :) The passion and respect is incredible, Denver all the way

Its a shame JJ's son doesn't appreciate Jokic. Watching Jokic manipulate a defense and the passes he makes is truly a thing of beauty. He plays Basketball like chess, except on his board, the pieces are constantly moving. If you have not looked up a Jokic highlight reel, do yourself a favor and go do that now.

Jokic passes like a Harlem globetrotter. Idk how ppl think he's not exciting lol

I can’t imagine, it doesn’t feel real playing alongside Jokic in 2K. Bro made a hookshot almost from the three point line and it was all net.

Absolutely love hearing someone so clearly state the importance of "preventing poor performance." So much of NBA media focuses on personal narratives, triumph/failure, and highlight plays, but the actual business of basketball seems a lot like any job: just trying to eliminate stupid mistakes.

Jokic is generationaly good. I hope denver stays healtyh and Jamal returns to playoff form. Jokic makes plays that other players wouldn't think of even if they were watching the game let alone playing it

I just became a bones Hyland fan. what a great humble and dynamic personality. Love his positive energy.

I now officially love Bones Hyland, he's a sponge, got the right north star and a magnetic personality

Jokic makes everything look so easy that sometimes you forget how tough it is do what he does.

JJ is right - it's all about timing and anticipation. Jokic understands and anticipates flow of the movement on the court. Hard to explain, easy to see. Defender makes half step or just leans the wrong way, or even just looks the wrong way/loses sight of him/ball/attacker for a split second... and Jokic is taking advantage of the time/space created by that "error". Hard question is - how does he anticipates/sees/controls 2 or 3 such situations at the same time, often seemingly without looking, and almost always makes the best decision/choice? He's unique like that. I see no other player in the league seeing/playing the game that way.

How can you not like this dude?? Calling him Yok lol. I love it

Wow spoken well my bro . Nikoli is someone to aspire to.

Hyland is so nice! Can't believe its only his 2nd season

Love his enthusiasm

great interview on all accounts. thanks for getting Bones on your show, as a nuggets fan I'm so happy to have guys in Denver like him. Love his play and really like his personality that he brings to the game. very entertaining. As for Jokic, you guys pretty much covered how brilliant he is.. Also: watched J.J. play throughout his career and enjoyed it and have respect for him

Bones ability to score Never fails to Impress

Bones is a really great young man, looking forward to his success!

Jokic was born to play basketball. End of story!!!

This guy legit looks and sounds like a 16 year old kid. Seems legit thrilled to be playing with Jokic. Good luck to him 🙏🏾

Haven't watched the video yet but Jokic is literally the "Super Center" Other than Hakim ❤️💪💯 I think he the most talented NBA player I've ever seen at his size and without being able to jump out of the gym 💯

I really enjoyed this interview. Bones' enthusiasm is contagious. It always comes across to me how much work these guys put in, what an incredible commitment they make.

Bones definitely becoming one of my favorite players un the league. Appreciate the content JJ. Respect

i love bones even more w this interview

Find you a guy that displays enthusiasm for you like Hyland does for Jokic.

I love how humble guys like to talk about how humble they are.

Bones really feels like an enthusiastic teenager, but I mean that in a really nice way. Like I'd want to chill out with this type of guy

"I'm a humble guy myself" lmao

a lot of brothers had the same reaction to bird

This is the most enthusiastic man ever u can tell he loves basketball

Bones is so cool. Jokic is a 1 of 1!

Bones said it and it's probably why there's levels to pro success and failure - routine. These male and female athletes have so many distractions and responsibilities to take care of, finding positive consistency has to be important

Bones seems cool as hell

Never seen this kid before, man he can hoop. Denver lucky to have him plus he seems like a rela character.

Love this kid's enthusiasm and energy

Joker the goat. I really, really wants to see Jokic raising a NBA Championship Bones has been touching people up from Deep. If only je manage to get his in between game. Add some floaters and finishing at the rings better he might be unstoppable.

I hope he interviews Jokic one of these days

Loved this man! Bones is fun af

Love Bones Heyland! I lucked out and got Jokic on my fantasy team and drafted Bones as well. I do not regret it!

What a great guy. Wish him all the luck.

Living off the grid is underrated. Way to go joker!

It's really nice to see teammates look up to him and learn from him. A smart player soaks up the knowledge and skill and adapts, so his and your gameplay gets better. A dumb player hold a grudge and jealousy, cause your teammate is "taking" your spotlight. And being humble plays a major role in how your teammates feel about you. That's why there's a difference between playing in a team with Nikola, Luka or Giannis and playing with a guy like Harden.

Bones has an active brain. I like him

Bones one of the most sympathic/lovely guys i ever seen❤

Shoutout to Bizzy! Dude is legit & is kind & humble as can be! Willing to talk & share his time and experiences. Loved seeing this! 💯 #tressi👌

Love JJ hiding his smile when he says I’m a humble guy too

Bones! Love this kid he is a real one.

Bones is a special player ... Second year blowin it up ! He'll be a star also

Fell onto this Pod as i like the Joker, This dude is awesome, Great Pod...Good luck in ya career!!

Nikola ♥️💪👑

Bones sounds exactly what I thougt he would

no one talks about jokic cause he's european and he's a fundamental player.

Silence is strength when you lead by example. Bones is a great kid I hope he makes a big leap, you can't fake this humility and kindness. I think it's especially great that he shows the young guys by example the value of keeping your life and family stuff private and not playing into that fame nonsense.

Bones is a great interview 👍👍

Bones has a joyful giddiness that's really infectious. His friends must love hanging with him.

This guy had me sweating bullets last night va the Knicks lol

Great interview!

Enjoy watching Nuggets journey, Jokic and team evolution. Bones is entertaining to watch.

I never thought I would be a in love with jj redick

Bones is Gold. Young kid with a great mind. Great interview

Bones is a great young man and teammate

Bones Hyland has a great mindset and attitude. I see big things for him in the future.

BONES DO TV AFTER UR CAREER!! got a great personality dude is just likable on camera

"I'm a very humble guy as well." 🤣

He has a legit chance to be a premier player in the NBA. Not just a quality piece on a good team but an all star or 6th man of the year. If the Nuggets stay healthy they are going to be a real problem in the West. Love his enthusiasm and understanding of how he fits best in different situations, wise beyond his years.

Like this dude 👍🏻 best of luck Bones

I had no idea Bones sounded like this. If I watched this without having any idea who he was, I'd think he were a 14 year old kid that somehow made it to the NBA. I don't watch too many Nuggets games, so I'm not too familiar with him. He seems like a really cool, upbeat dude, though.

Bones is a unique guy too, both as a player and as a person!

I could be wrong- The crazy thing is that J.J.‘s son said out loud what 95% of basketball fans feel about basketball - they don’t love the game, they just Really like the highlights. …but he is a kid, so it’s understood ; shouldn’t our basketball maturity reflect more?

Great. interview!!!!!