Nikola Jokic is Breaking Basketball 

Correction, the lucid and unbiased opinion is that he will be known as one of the greatest players of all time.

Will finish with the most career assist for a center ever easily

Best team player ever. For sure. Who is a better team player?

@@theretrosavage I'm 8 months late, but he could very well be #2 all time by the end of next season if he keeps the pace he had this year but plays a few more games

@@LevelSmackcom Larry Bird maybe?

Mpj as for now he is not future

​@Dragica Andrejevic And MPJ absolutely took the Kings to church last night.

I'd love to see a comparison of Gordon's stats with and without the Joker on the floor. His style and skill set seem virtually ideal to be paired with Jokic.

@@tonyleukering8832 In every highlight reel, I just keep wondering the same thing. Gordon looks like James Worthy when he's playing with Jokic. He's got to be grateful, right? I mean, he has to know he's getting a free 6-8 points per game from all the dimes Joker tosses his way.

Jokic is the best playmaker in the NBA

Not the fastest, can't jump, but the Cookie Monster gets his hands on a top 20 amount of steals out of every player in the league not just centers. Cookie Monster nickname is from Mike Miller early in Nikolas career.

​@@Someaddress555s nah stop he gets killed all the time on defens that one of the reasons they lose in the playoffs

@Dragica Andrejevic Agree, if they could trade MPJ and Murray for a useful allstar and couple of solid role players while these 2 are still valuable, they would become instant champions.

@@dt-lg2oc Nope, the reason why they lose is because top 2 out of top 3 players are constantly injured.

@@vuknikolic4679 sure sure I'm just stupid and don't see any player from pg to pf run past him like he is nothing

His ability to just generate the most efficient shot on every single possession is an art.

The moment he stopped shooting the ball is the moment every defender would fully anticipate his pass. His pass is efficient because he also efficient in scoring.

not every. last playoff the were decimated

@@dragicaandrejevic2060 The Nugs are so sick with cutters and shooters with big honey on the floor. They dont need any ball dominant baby-stars like MPJ and JM, those players only take the ball out of Jokic hands, and that by nature generates worse offense. They only need a player like that when Jokic sits. Players like Brown, AG, and even Christian Braun are ideal teammates for Jokic.

Forgot one - KCP was a great pickup to play with Jokic too.

A true artist of the game.

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@@ComedyvibesGod is beyond the bible… don’t get caught up in the politics of manuscripts…

@@jaketwigg1065 the Bible is the word of God

@@avataz Only humans who want to control you believe this. God is older than the bible, it can’t be his word. Only humans.

He's similar to several players throughout NBA history. Kareem, Wilt, Bird, Dirk and Duncan... and he's better than 4 of them.

The word Unicorn isn't thrown around when it doesn't have to be. Victor, KD, Giannis, Embiid, these guys are all Unicorns and I can probably name a few more.

@@MrExcessum He is not better than duncan yet and he doesnt have a greater career than dirk, But he is more skilled than both of them he is even more skilled than hakeem who is regarded as the most skilled big man ever

@@dumbassdude8372 Weird considering Jokic already has 6 seasons (about to be 7 ) better than Duncan has ever had, better career numbers already that are growing rapidly, on half of the FT's, has multiple MVP'S, and is only 27... Duncan was merely an above average player that got bailed out by refs constantly

@@JSauer21 Is harden the greatest guard of all time? Him averaging 30 and 10 should put him in that category right? But he isnt. Stats is not always the criteria of being great. You dont become a top 10 of all time by being lucky.

Better late then never 👍

Welcome, bro! 🎉

@@dragicaandrejevic2060 I've seen your various comments over the years Dragica, but I rarely see them on newer nuggets videos. What do you think of MPJ now? He was monumental during this run, his defense was great and outside of the finals, he hit so many big shots

Love that you marked this. It's like MPJ is headed away from the paint and Jokic doesn't even care. He just throws it there like "If I pass it, he will come". He manipulates his teammates in the same way he manipulates the defense at times.

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Definitely. I think Jamal and MPJ are still recovering and should improve with time.

He likes cutters more, SGAlexander, Booker are better option, what will happen if you combine him with Giannis? But all combination between top 10 players is deadly.

Shaq had superstar Kobe Bryant to play together with.... Jordan had Scottie Pippen and Denis Rodman.... Kevin Durant had splash brothers curry and Klay Thompson... NIKOLA just needs 1 single superstar level player and nobody can stop this domination 💪💪💪

Or Luka❤

Imagine if the Nuggets bagged Draymond Green or Ben Simmons 🤯

He did it.

Dude Larry Bird existed. Stop it casual

@@joweydelanota7421 Theres never been a center that does what Jokic does

@@ImLouPalomaBM That's a casual statement. Arvydas Sabonis did exist and everyone who knows basketball is comparing Jokic to him. Difference is Sabonis came to the NBA passed his prime. You probably know his son, Domantas Sabonis, who plays for the kings now. Elite level center but not at the level of his father yet.

@@joweydelanota7421 Sabonis huh? Idk if you've ever seen any footage of prime Sabonis when he played in Euro league but he played a very different style than he did as an older, injury riddled veteran in Portland..He played predominately in the low post and did most of his scoring either at or around the rim..he could always knock down an open 20fter and ran the floor well..but he was doing it during an era when European basketball wasn't nearly as good as it is today..The competition was far inferior in Europe back then...he changed his game once he got into the NBA and became a more crafty plyr relying on his high basketball IQ and experience..yes he was a very good passer but he wasn't remotely close being the type of distributor that Jokic is now..He wasn't even a poor man's version of Jokic he was more like a homeless mans version ..Jokic is virtually a point-center that grabs 11-13rbs and makes his teamates much better while scoring 25+ppg on 60+%FGs ...His passing and unselfishness is contagious amongst his teamates,and he makes his teamates better..,.Theres never been anything like him at the center position...Your Sabonis comparison is lazy and inaccurate..Your corny for trying to win a debate that doesn't exist...Just be grateful that your alive to witness what Jokic is doing

@@ImLouPalomaBM That's hands down the most casual response i have read today. Not only you have a miscontrued perception of European basketball you failed miserably to understand why Jokic can exploit the game today in ways wasn't posible during Sabonis's era. European players from Sabonis era would have trived greatly in this era because it emphasizes skill, zones and transition rather than one-on-one physicality of hand checking on half-court ISO plays. The rules were different when Sabonis played hence the slow pace of his era. Jokic plays in the fastest paced era of basketball which reflect on the league inflated stats. You need to learn basketball so you can learn in-game functionality over looking at the statsheet. Take a seat and stop acting like you saw Sabonis played in his prime you didnt. You have an opinion as your opinion is debunked.

It would take a lot to earn the votes, but I wouldn't be shocked!

2 time MVP title already sealed the spot. But he has 10 more years of basketball and he's been getting better every year. Scary

Of course he is a hall of famer. Question is where his spot is gonna be in top 30

No one cares about Embiid

Like a white Kevin McHale ;)

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He is one of the heaviest players in the league at 285 lbs and has a low center of gravity for his size. That allows him to back down nearly everyone for deep position and his incredible touch and high release make these highly efficient attempts basically on demand.

Good point. He’ll have a chance at longevity. He is BIG & heavy for 6’ 11” so there’s always a risk of wear & tear, simply as a result of sheer physics, but you’re right. He doesn’t punish his body the way most players do.

Defense is where the Nuggets can improve most, but they are an offensive juggernaut. This squad should win the Western Conference though its a long way off. The team most likely to prevent Denver from reaching the Finals is the Clippers if they hit their stride timely. If the Nuggets stay healthy Jokic and this bunch could beat the Celtics or Bucks but I might favor the Bucks.

​@@fhdhrLMAO

@123 456fhdhr I had some of the same misgivings but it appers we were wrong ad I am glad

@@TheGothamLabNYC The nuggets are strong because they don't trade their chemistry for names

@@willwalsh3436 I like the clippers, but Jokic owns them. Jamal too

You would think they’ve played 10+ years together!

@@HoopVenue true

This happens basically every game this season- Air Gordon deserves to be an all star this year! I’m voting for him and Joker daily…

Always! Glad you enjoyed.

@@HoopVenue r u nuggets fan?

@@HoopVenue r u nuggets fan?

@@BlizzardEditzz7 Prob just a fan of fantastic game changing basketball. Same with how everyone was a fanboy over Steph

@@Greenfrom3 I’m a big nuggets fan and jokic is not as loved as players like Steph and Lebron bc he is European so he does not get enough respect

@Dragica Andrejevic Smaraš čoveče.

Curry is short. So he spends too much energy making his own shots. He might have been the greatest scorrer in history if he had had Jokic by his side for a big portion of his career.

@@MrExcessum good take

​​@@MrExcessumThose 2 together would very literally break the league. The offensive ratings they would put up would shatter records adjusted for pace - Jokic is already the most efficient volume scorer all time, but if Steph was on his team, he may push the record higher

American badketball must be super limited if you guys havent seen such players

@@inquisitive6786 this level of offensive power could only be seen in the US, and few other basketball countries around the world, NBA gathered the best of the world and the USA. And yet nowhere in the world played a bball player with this kind of complete offensive threat, ever. He is dangerous in so many ways, and no one can stop him.

@@decisivestrikegymdsg1574 Well yeah the nba sucks at defense because its a show. The players are allowed to do what they want. The game itself is weak

@@inquisitive6786 and yet Europeans and others had so much trouble scoring and putting up show against that weak defenses in such weak league for decades. What is your point actually, who is better than Joker right now offensively or who was ever?

Woooo slow down, kid!

He very well may be.. Ppl have been under-rating him so much its insane

@@giuseppemaggio5894 open your eyes and let it sink in🤗

@@giuseppemaggio5894 slow down for what son?

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@@HoopVenue broo 💀

If this guy was athletic he'd be the face of sports

You do realize he signed the biggest contract in the history of the nba this last year right ?

Glad you enjoyed, and definitely in my conversation!

it wouldn't work as Doncic needs the ball all the time, plays built through him. Better pair Doncic with another bigman superstar.

@@gaminghub2472 nah, that's only because Doncic's teammates are not that good. When Doncic played in the euroleague or is playing for hist national team he play a lot more off ball.

Not enough touches for Jokic and Doncic. Offenses flow through Doncic and he’s also a playmaker much like Jokic. Too many chefs in the kitchen if you have Doncic and Jokic together. Scariest pairing with Jokic would be an offensive powerhouse like KD or Steph Curry. Hell, Paul George or Kawaii Leonard would also be too much with Jokic.

Honestly Steph and KD was more scary than Wade n Bron

Nah Doncic is a ball hogger. Most important team for a Jokic team is the ball being constantly on the move. It would seriously handicap Jokic

@Dragica Andrejevic he's still coming back from an ACL tear, it takes time. Murray raises this team's ceiling. He and Bones are the only guards who can consistently get their own shots. Plus before the ACL Murray was grading out as an impactful defender. I think he just needs time to get more confidence in his knee

Jokic doesnt need another ball hog. He already has Murray for that. He needs players that play D like mad or are exceptional 3pt shooters and cutters. So a guy like Lillard, Curry etc.

@@MrExcessum Like Zion

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That’s just not even fair 💀

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It’s why he’s able to play so many games every year!

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