We Can't Normalize What Nikola Jokic is Doing 

The Nikola Jokic disrespect ends now Edit: 1.1K likes. I caused a bit of a conundrum with this one

What amazes me with Jokic is that he never seems to make any silly mistakes or take dumb shots. It’s just basketball poetry watching him play, and I’m glad he’s finally getting the recognition he deserves

We're witnessing a generational player yet we're treating him like a regular star .

Even with his stats...this man Nikola Jokic is one of the greatest team players i've ever seen.

Kendrick Perkins needs to be fired and permanently banned from ESPN for creating the dumbest, weakest narrative that cost Nikola Jokic the MVP that he *clearly* deserves.

Jokic is breaking everything we know about basketball. He’s healthy and dominant without being cocky. It’s truly incredible to witness. Definitely should’ve been the MVP, should they win definitely will be FMVP.

One thing I love about Jokic through this playoff run is his performance level doesn’t change throughout any series. His stat line is very consistent which is refreshing when you consider how many “Superstars” get to the big stage and completely turn into a shell of themselves.

The passing is insane, the post game is insane, the calmness and patience is otherworldly!!! The perfect game for a modern day center today!! Go get it!!

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Nikola Jokic is the "modern day" equivalent to Tim Duncan, extremely low maintenance, non-problematic on/off-court and extremely efficient.

Jokic is still in his prime for at least 5 years to come, so I'm very excited to see how many more records he's going to break in the future. I hope he has a healthy and long career.

The humility of this man is truly something to behold. We should all aspire to be this humble.

Crazy how Jokic doesn' t need a super team because he is a super team by himself

I think the best thing about Jokic to me is his durability. Dude plays so many minutes and almost every game yet I don’t think he really misses games with load management or injury.

He is not normal. He is potentially a top 5 player EVER

Wether the Nuggets win or lose the championship, Jokic is the Best Player in the NBA right now.

Jokic bout to win a ring with a historic run and be like “I mean it’s just a stat” 💀

I can remember watching this man give the entire Team USA problems in the Rio Olympics. I said back then that this guy was a different breed. It’s insane to see what he has done since then. Well done Jokic ❤️

He’s a brilliant basketball mind. When he retires we’re going to remember his IQ over everything else.

Jokic's best quality is a lack of ego. He's a zen master hooper. He doesn't chase stats, doesn't try to be flashy, is happy for his teammates to get theirs, and genuinely doesn't care what anyone thinks or says about him. It's so refreshing in a league where so many guys are desperate to be noticed

What Jokic is doing is beyond unbelievable, but man, shout out to Jama Murray, that man understands perfectly what the Joker needs. Jamal has a killer mentality that you don't necessarily see in the regular season. But I love watching him these playoffs, is amazing how cold-blooded he looks. Damn, he plays like an All-NBA player. This duo has the potential to become a Top 4 or 3 duo all time

His unbothered demeanour is easily his best attribute. He’s got that Tim Duncan vibe. Not flashy, not really an entertainer tbh, just a straight fking HOOPER. Respect. As a Giannis fan I can’t slander this man

He is fucking leading the playoffs in assists rebounds and points thats crazy

His touch around the rim is just ridiculous, the number of contested close/mid range shots he hits is just insane… and that’s on top of his elite playmaking and everything else. What a man - and absolutely snubbed of the MVP this year due to stupid MVP narratives. And to top it all of he’s the most humble man on the planet. I’d love Jimmy to win a ring but honestly I’d be so happy to Jokic get it

1. How is Nikola Jokic doing all this? 2. Kayshawn from ESPN : He is tall

Jokic truly is a 1 of 1. The tough thing about how insanely good he is is we can't let it make us forget how much of an absolute *assassin* Murray has been as well. I watched them both take my Lakers' souls and could only tip my hat to that

We truly are witnessing the greatest postseason in NBA History . A 8th seed play in team in the Finals , and a franchise with its first finals appearance being lead by a BIG on a HISTORIC PLAYOFF RUN

The fact people say he has to win a champions to get acknowledged as a top center of all time is crazy dudes putting up wilt numbers in todays game

Joker is an unorthodox Tim Duncan

I live on the east coast so I don’t get to see Joker and Denver play a lot. But man, it’s been a treat watching this man. One of the few guys that makes it look effortless

Jokic doesn't go in with a game plan. He's so good he can instantly read any situation and make the most efficient play, and his teammates are nailing their role of constantly moving, creating disruption, and finding space. The defense determines how Jokic is going to play, not a game plan. His game sense is just that good and his skillset is just that complex

best player alive today and arguably best player of all time. makes sense. athletes evolve.

Exactly!!! Denver's best defense is their offense. The time you celebrate for less than a second on a shot made they're already setting up their next offensive play. Can't catch a break with them.

He is redefining what greatness even looks like. He doesn’t have to be like MJ or Bron or anybody. He’s dominating the game in a completely different way then Shaq but it’s just as unstoppable.

Respectfully he’s been the best center since 2017-2018 honestly

When this season ends, there should be a FULL list of records that Nikola has broken somewhere.

Actually watching him play, it baffles me that people say he's boring to watch. It's fkn stupid. You can't keep your eyes off of him because you know something special is coming. Between him and Murray, this team is fun to watch.

Best Center in the NBA right now and MIGHT be the best Center of all time once he retires

He's bringing a lot of new eyes to the sport. Nobody's seen a player like this before. I hope he wins and shuts down all the 3 point shooting that's happening in the league now. I love watching inside out basketball with a great big man as the mistro. He reminds me of how Larry Bird and Kevin McHale played but does what they both did.

We are witnessing the best player to EVER PLAY in the NBA. That's truth.

In an era where its all about ball dominant players and so many teams living and dying by the 3 point shot its so refreshing to see someone dominating who is not the most athletic and plays the game in such a clean way

Nikola jokic is on a different level right now and the performance between him and Jamal Murray have put on a historic outing in game 3 with both 30 point triple doubles.🏀

Also, even in the 8 games where he didn’t record a triple double, he had a double-double in 6 of them. Of the two games he didn’t record a double-double, he had 9 rebounds and 9 assists in one of them. The ONLY game left was Gm3 against the lakers, which he went…24/6/8 on 47% shooting. Oh, and did I mention the man had two 40+ point games and a 53-point game as well? He is having one of if not THE most statistically dominant Playoffs EVER

He is a special type of player.🏀

He makes the extraordinary seem routine. It’s just so easy for him.

It’s such a fun time to be a fan of the game. We r watching greatness right now in so many players

Jokic is awesome and makes the NBA more fun. I’m here for it, he deserves the success!!

Excellent analysis - more thoughtful and fact-driven than 90% of the talking heads on TV. One key factor that Jokic has is incredibly fast reactions that allow those killer touch passes. I believe he is the best passing big man of all time, and I’m old enough to have watched Wilt, Walton, Hakeem, and Kareem live.

Sorry the season has to end - I wanna watch more Jokic!

jokic will be the blueprint for basketball players for the next generations

NJ - super smarts on court & REAL time simple & humble all around...lessgo#15 you almost there

His level of concentration and focus for the entire game is what really amazes me.. there's like literally no lapse !! From moving into positions ahead of time to counter defence.. right down to his ball release for every pass or shooting attempt.. h'e phenomenal!

rooting for miami, I have to say this dude has me TERRORISED. every time I see him shoot I assume he's gonna make it, the mf doesn't miss it's disgustingly beautiful

This finals is going to age like fine wine ppl are gonna look at this year as a classic watch

Soon,there will be no records to brake🤷

... he may not be considered the greatest-player-ever... when his career concludes. But... it will probably be difficult, at that time, to justify that he wouldn't be your first-pick to run your all-time-squad. His point-center skill-set is one-of the most impressive combinations I've ever seen.

The playoff success narrative was always silly. In previous seasons, the Nuggets were always the underdog. Or they were injured. Or both. Jokic himself was never the problem. He's always been great in the playoffs. This is just the first year that he's had a fully healthy, championship-level team.

Good stuff as always Swish. Especially love the "He-He can be hesitant". You're one of the best out there doing this bruh. Keep doing your thing! 👊🏾

The world called me crazy when I said Jokic was the best player in the world last year

He's not only leading his team in Points, assists, rebounds... He's leading all teams across the playoffs. Let that sink in

Denver playing like a team, it's beautiful to watch.

Gonna miss fighting my cause after these playoffs are over, always having to defend that man but glad he's got the respect

It’s like ppl don’t acknowledge jokic greatness. Butler is also severely underrated.

And, Jokic dresses like a professional during press conferences. I wish others would follow.

He is 🐐 for sure . Jomagically 🥳

It's getting real for joker that even swish has to post him 🤣🤣🤣🤣

NBA off-season really in their own playoff finals mode!!! Dudes getting trapped by broads, old legends don’t know when to quit, and the best player on the planet just doing his thing!!

My MVP 22/23.

Do you think perk just sits in his bed at night staring at the ceiling after watching a video like this and contemplates his life decisions?

Jokic's game is addicting to watch if you actually give it a chance

Jokic is the most Consistent player ever in NBA history. I haven't seen a player play this good for a season and even better in the playoffs. Look, His "OFF game" is usually 18,10,8 50% fg. Look at those numbers. Will you really call that an Off game?? Damn ridiculous.

Jokic is the One prophesized to bring balance to the Force

Jokic plays basketball as it should be. He shows how simple the game really is. He thinks more than he flexes.

I always forget Swish doesn't have like at least a million followers, content is always A1, editing and vocals always good and takes are usually very good as well. Just feels strange to look down and see 359k when I was expecting to see an "m" , you'll get there soon brother

This is history in the making

I read this comment earlier today that someday there gonna be on tv in like 2045 asking "how good was jokic really?" And "could jokic have kept up against players in the league in this era?" And guys like kd, and giannis, will have to constantly defend his legacy like magic and dr j do birds today. This made me shake my head because i can see this happening so easily.

This clip was exceptional. First timer, and while you may not be Jokic, this was absolutely first rate 💪🏻

Some additional context on the 30/20/10 Triple Double. There have been 75 NBA Seasons. So that’s one expected every 1.6 SEASONS. Jokic has three. There's been one in the playoffs every 15 YEARS. Jokic has two.

Been a lot of fun watchin dude go ham.

Great video as always much love from Germany ❤️✌🏻

Man, I always love your analysis and takes on things going on in the NBA. You and JxmmyHighRoller are just awesome. I'm actually disappointed in myself for not having subscribed sooner.

Do you think jokic could be the 🐐 center if his career spans like this for the next 5-6 years?

I swear to god I just got an ad on this video of a girl saying my downstairs area was small💀

fantastic video... just found this channel, subscribed

Love your video, you give very clear unbiased narrative and stating facts to back up your observations. Unlike some so called media analysts who just could not give clear analysis of the game and seem to favour some players while disparaging others. Thank you.

Brilliant Swishout Denver is the new mountain to climb. For years to come. New age of big man is dawning, in a new subversion of the Curry 3pt era Ha I predicted in 2021 that the new NBA champs will mostly be team teams. And wauw again NBA baffles me because I did not see the Heat coming 🙂

Thank you

His bad game is just a poor shooting night but still dominating by doing the other stuff

Jocic plays Daoist basketball without knowing it, which is the most Daoist thing ever

Super informative, great video man

Judged the title but great content thanks

Honestly, the stats say don’t lie, and the eye test makes it pretty clear too. Jokic is arguably the best offensive player ever at this point. He’s the most efficient scorer, the most prolific ever at his all time low usage rate and shot attempts, and even with the all time low usage rate, he still averages near 10 assists a game ontop of that 24.5 and can pass just as good as probably anyone ever, and is definitley one of the better big men at shooting 3s, while being an amazing mid range shooter. He’s also really ‘in shape! being top 10 in the playoffs for miles per game and top 10 in the regular season for miles per game for a Center while playing in Denver, where dame says everyone is exhausted by the third quarter, and Jokic is like an Ironman, he doesn’t miss that many games. With his defense not being an issue in the playoffs (probably because of how hard he’s trying and a good team around him), the nuggets just seem unstoppable. Also got to give credit to the organisation and the coach for seeing potential in this team before anybody really, and the great environment they got, no problems in the locker room, no complaining, such a humble team, and when your leader is a guy like Jokic who offered his starting spot for Nurkic to play (so that everybody stays happy, Nurkic wanted to get traded to be a starter), like how can you have beef with that guy, Jokic is one of those players like Tim Duncan, Giannis, Steph, Dirk… who if every team was built of just those guys there would never be a problem, and the nuggets are just honestly built of a team like that of all pretty humble players

The only person this is normal for is Nikola Jokic.

Exceptional human being and athlete! 🎉🏀🏆🙌❤️‍🔥

I am addicted to Jokic videos

HE SAID IT, HE LITERALLY SAID IT: THEIR OFFENSE IS THEIR DEFENSE!!!! OMG

I agree with everything here. This is Jokic's Goat Szn, and it'll be amazing to look back on. However, context shouldn't be completely dismissed. There's a sentiment I came to agree with. No one beats great teams. Or another way - Better teams always win.

Nikola Jokic is the New Face of the NBA.

It's good to see someone like Jokic recognize because he's a really good player, to be honest I'm quite tired watching players full of ego and showboats like they're the main character. the denver team really shows what real teamplay is. and Jokic do a really good job leading the play for his team.

Yo Swish idk if you'll read this but you are without a doubt the best bball youtuber in the game. Every time I see a notification for one of your videos I will click it, and watch the video all the way through. It's hard to do that with a lot of other youtubers because they're boring. You get right to the point and spit facts. Much love.

He's like Timmy. People underestimate him way too much.