When You're The Best Player In The NBA But Nobody Cares 

Bro. I pay attention and keep track of the NBA a fair amount via highlights, games, podcasts and news articles. I literally haven't seen anything about Jokic's season or anything. That's how underrated and underappreciated this man is. Props for giving him the recognition he deserves

Let me get this straight, Jokic is having the second best offensive season in nba history while also having the second best defensive season in nba history. Wtf

Not only did bro practically predict he’d win the MVP again, but now Jokic won a title. This man is already a certified legend, and I’m excited to see where he’ll land when it’s all said and done.

POV: You're watching this again as Jokic gets his second straight MVP

Give my man Jokic the respect he deserves

I can say this, watching Jokic in person vs on tv is just completely different. You can fully see how dominant he is even tho it looks like he’s moving in “slow motion” makes it even more impressive

Fun fact: Jordan won his first NBA title at 27. Jokic is 27 in '23.

A year later and the title couldn't be more true.

can confirm. When i went to the timberwolves game when we played Denver. At the end I was like "Damn, Jokic didnt do shit tonight and we still lost" Checked his stats, NEVERMIND. This man had like 29/17/7 or some shit. He does it so quietly its crazy.

Jokic had 24-6-6 game this season, playing only 15 minutes.....just mind-blowing

Come back here after the Nuggets and Nikola Jokic wins a Championship and Finals MVP. Congratulations Joker. You proved who the real MVP this season (22-23). Hope everyone recognize and respect your play. Happy for the Mile High City.

We're at a time lots of people can make crazy 3's and crazy dunks, but only few player have decent post moves , which to me , is a form of art. I sincerely appreciate what Jokic brings to this game.

As an Aussie who is a casual NBA fan, as in checks the scores watches the odd game and doesn't really support any particular team, your videos are really informative as even a NBA noob like myself can understand them. Since this season has started I've been trying to get into the NBA alot more and your vids are really informative and helpful to learn more. Keep up the great work man!!

*Imagine if JxmyHighRoller was an official NBA analyst.* He would blow everyone out of the water with his takes and charts.

I bet $1500 on Jokic winning MVP after watching this video back when the odds were +1200. Just won $19500... THANK YOU JIMMY!! You're the GOAT.

The ending of this video is so powerfull - i watched this video 4 times over the last few weeks, mostly to show to other friends that are in disbelive. And that last line "How is that for value" with the walkoff gives me chills every time! thx for this great video !

One thing you forgot to mention is how Jokic slows the game down so everyone has to play at his pace. The modern NBA is all about the 30 ft bombs and high flying, like you said, but Jokic has the ability to slow down or increase the pace of the game when he's on offense. Amazing outlet passes for quick transition points vs half court offense that seems to drain the clock. Great video btw!

Jxmy's videos are like your favorite show: perfect pacing, star players, great editing, drama, some humor and incredible plot twists. Master of his craft. Never stop.

Giannis, Embiid and Jokic are truly three “1 in a million” players and we’re blessed to be watching them play at there prime

this aged rly well! man just dominated the entire league and won his first chip and fmvp. noone can say anything anymore to him.

I knew Jokic was having one of the best individual seasons ever, but I had no idea how effective he is on defense😳

Jokic is one of the most efficient players we've ever seen. The problems are that he's hard carrying a hobbled team, he plays for a smaller market, and his non-athletic body and style don't catch the eye of casuals/media. With his 2nd star out now, I don't think there's any chance the Nuggets end with a good record and thus Jokic will prob end up 4-5th on the MVP vote, but he's on track to have another career year and def deserves more respect.

vid aged immaculately

This aged well

Jokic is crazy man. I watched him in Dallas vs. Nuggets game last week and there was no stopping him when he was on the floor. He just played with our bigs like boys.

Coming from a Bulls fan, I've heard more about DeMar DeRozan's MVP odds than Nikola Jokic's. That's a travesty

This video has aged as well as a bottle of 1945 Chateau Lafite 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

This is so much more relevant after Joker's sweep against the Lakers

I love the comparison of Jokic and Duncan, two amazingly talented players that aren’t “box office” players, but they don’t have to be to be the best in the league

love the joker & the vid, side note you definitely gotta make a vid on this 17 wins inna row suns run

Here after Jokic and the Nuggets sweep the Lakers to advance to the NBA Finals

If you find Joker’s game boring you don’t know basketball. His passes make him look like he is prescient and omniscient. If you told he had the sharingan I’d believe you. Never seen a player like him and watching him play gives me goosebumps

Glad to see Duncan getting that respect. It really is the same problem for both players. As someone who grew up watching Duncan win championships I can attest that unrivaled fundamentals really can equal greatness.

Bro never quit YT. You're literally the only one that consistently, every time, always drops gold. Ur the MJ of basketball content, the one true goat with virtually no marks on ur record.

Jimmy you are the 🐐 for giving Jokic his flowers way before most people and not just jumping on the bandwagon after his current playoff run. I've been fighting with Embiid fans ever since Perkins made the MVP about race even though I knew that Jokic had no chance of winning MVP after his bonehead/racist accusations. Keep up the great and honest content 👏🏻

How can anyone say that Jokic's game is boring? I sincerely cannot understand that point. His assists are so unbelievably clean that it looks like he is always looking into the future. When in reality, his court vision and identifying the location of his teammates is just spectacular. Dude just drops diamonds with every assist.

I saw the man play against the heat the other day in person. The man scored 24 had 7 assists and 15 rebounds. He did this so nonchalant it wasn't even funny. I didn't realize he put up these numbers until I looked up the stats of the game and saw his. He is one of the most under rated players I have seen play. He is not a flashy player but thats okay since he always puts up buckets and knows how to get the job done. He is a great player and I wish people would realize that. He deserves attention and to be looked at as a very well rounded player. I wouldn't be surprised if he won the MVP again. He needs the respect that he deserves!

I definitely knew this man was dominant and was straight eating but I didn't know he was feasting. Especially the PER and OPMG. I love fundamental basketball. I'm not an old head I'm 19. Game recognizes and he is a force on the court. Vision. IQ. Unselfishness. He wants to win and everyone here can see it. I have a friend who can really use Jokic as a role model in terms of the game. Great video as always.

this aged well

this has become so much more relevant now which is amazing

What MVP should be: what player is most valuable to their team What MVP currently is: whatever player happens to put up big numbers as the number 1 on a contending team without a second superstar while also not being so good that people take you for granted

This vid brought chills down my spine. As a nuggets diehard fan for almost 2 decades, I love Jokic and how he’s contributing to the team. I really hope more people can appreciate his greatness and the league should as well

Who’s here after Jokić won the championship and now people care

I saw him live in Charlotte and he’s something else. When he’s on and off the court it’s completely different. He dominates but is so lowkey that I looked up in the third quarter and was in shock this man already had a triple double

As a life long Nuggets fan I can't thank you enough for making this video. People don't truly understand how efficient, dominant, and productive Jokic is. He is on another level and people need to start recognizing this.

Him and Steph are the Unicorn's of all Unicorn's but in such different ways. I do believe if his career keeps going the way it is and can win some rings that Jokic will be looked back as one of the greatest but most underappreciated players of all time

Just remember you made this video and I immediately saw what you saw in him. And now look where we are at today

As a Jazz fan I hate playing against him, especially after our 3-1 blown lead in the bubble to him and Murray. But how can you not be a fan of him after this seeing this video? The dude is unreal and deserves some respect. Not to mention he put the Morris brothers in their place for some bonus cred. Thanks, Jimmy! Good work as always.

You’re becoming more consistent, keep it up Jimmy!

This aged like fine wine

I don't even watch basketball that often but your videos are impossible to pause. Love the analysis and break downs and the deep dives into the stats.

It’s because he’s not easy to understand. He’s like a great piece of abstract art. He’s a walking contradiction that makes no sense yet is extraordinarily profound. Just looking at him makes your brain hurt. He’s simultaneously as strong as a damn ox and looks like he’s made of pudding. He’s one of one and a true unicorn in every sense of the word.

I love Jokic's game. He probably the most fundamentally sound player in the league right now. He's Tim Duncan level dominant but everything stems to fundamentals. Literally can do it all and is efficient while doing it to the point where it seems unorthodox.

"And how's that for value?" Brother, you got me on the last line. You are probably the best guy who could ever make these videos. Non bias, not exaggerating, not hating players... You are extremely professional and well spoken analyst. Hope you keep up the excellent work!

I am a Miami fan and I do want Miami to win the finals but this man Jokic is on another level and I can't help but appreciate the greatness this man is putting on display night after night.

This type of objective analysis is a gift to the basketball world. It’s insane and you made it tragically clear how they’re overlooking a completely historic dominant season

Some other key reasons why I think Jokic is so overlooked/underrated right now: 1: Plays for a small market team: The mainstream NBA media has a strong bias towards large market, that pull in the most revenue. If you play for a small market the only time “analysts” on tv will mention you is in trade rumors. 2: He’s an international player: The NBAs audience is still predominantly American, and unfortunately most American viewers tend to take a longer time to warm up to international players compared to guys who went to universities they recognize 3: He often has a pretty subdued, unflashy behavior/demeanor: Despite his nickname and his tendency for on-court confrontation Jokic is usually a pretty reserved and non-theatrical player. He doesn’t really play to the crowd, he doesn’t really engage much with the NBA media, he doesn’t promote himself much on social media, and overall he doesn’t do much to hype himself up. He doesn’t wear flashy clothes or take a lot of endorsement deals. He’s not a magnetic personality in the same way a Steph or a LeBron, or even a Giannis is. 4: Lack of an established, Super Star teammate: While having a really famous teammate can often split attention/mvp votes they can also draw more casual or older fans to you, plus having help that makes your team better will attract more attention to you inevitably. I would say AD joining Bron in LA and Devin Booker gaining CP3 as a teammate are two really good examples of how a Super Star teammate can make the NBA media pay more attention to you. 5: Lack of an overall narrative: As Jimmy pointed out in the video, narrative often plays just as big if not a bigger role in determining the MVP than actual performance, and for all the reasons listed above it’s kind of hard for Americans to find a narrative around Jokic. Most Americans don’t know who he is and it takes time to build the kind of reputation where you can benefit from narrative. 6: General cultural difference: Jokic is a stoic, goofy looking, unathletic (by NBA standards), Serbian passing center who works out to Polka music, that unfortunately just not the kind of person the average NBA fan wants to celebrate. None of these reasons are fair or just, but this is generally how these things work both within the NBA media and among NBA fans

Who’s here after he got his ring

Jokic is literally the ONLY player I've seen pass and was like WTF just happened, and people wanna say his game is boring smh.

That ending was cold. I’m one of those casual fans you referenced, and I mean I know he’s great, but I never realized just how great of a player he is. Quality input as per usual🙌🏼

This is incredible, excellent analysis, thank you! Jokic reminds me of Larry Bird in terms of overcoming physical limitations with extremely high IQ, which revives my love for the game.

Aged like fine wine!!!!!!

Literally haven’t missed a single nuggets game in 3 years. Jokic is my favorite player to watch of all time!!!

Thank you for making this. Jokic deserves some damn respect, there’s no argument that any single player is more valuable to his team. You can’t say he can’t play defense either, the numbers don’t lie.

Man Jimmy gotta be the best at NBA coverage, actually talks about the stories the media barely covers.

This video has aged beautifully

Who’s here after the next vid got taken down

maybe the casuals and the media forget about him, but ask any player if they would like the joker on their team. or if they like playing against him. anyone who's played basketball even on some z league level can see that this guy is an absolute monster and the wrong one to fuck with. great video as usual jimmy

As a Nuggets fan I've been waiting for Jimmy to do a video on him. Fantastic work.

Here after Jokic swept the Lakers 4-0

Reminds me of how Tony Allen never won defensive player of the year a single time but every year he was in the running until ppl just got bored of saying his name

Bro Jokic is easily the most underrated player in the NBA rn, everyone's watching curry but no one's noticing this man put up 26-14-7 on AVERAGE every night

I’m having goosebumps after this ending... You are the best storyteller in basketball, Jimmy

Aged like wine

I've watched many games this season and almost all nuggets games. He's completely dominant every single game. Even his worst nights. Other teams commentators are fan boying over him hard. He's the best player in the nba this year and i don't think it's close.

I would love to see you break down 3 point records and stats for the top 50 all time

Would love to see the Nuggets get on a winning streak ending up with Jokic going back to back. He truly is one of a kind. Such a special player.

It was fun rewatching this after Jokic became a champ. 🙏👍❤️‍🔥👏

Thank you, stg no one cares about dude but is truly a revolutionary big the NBA hasn't seen since Wes Unseld and even he wasn't on the level of Jokic.

As a center myself with my biggest skill being my court vision, I love watching Jokic's games. This guy is brilliant...

Came back to this after Jokic was announced MVP

This aged like fine wine.

I'm glad you brought up Tim Duncan. He was one of the greatest to ever play the game and got no love from the public but everyone who plays loved him. Literally couldn't stop him, just hope he's having an off night.

Jokic is avg 26ppg, 14 rpg and 6 apg, he really is one of, if not the best player in the league rn.

This video was everything I needed to know to place Jokic at MVP for +1000 odds. Jokic is simply insane🔥

Thank you for putting some shine on the nuggets. It too bad we are dealing with a litany of injuries to key players and even role player type players this year. But it's always nice to see a national basketball fan recognize Jokic's greatness. His ability to add something to his game every year (this year being defensive presence) has been a joy to watch throughout his career. One thing a lot of people don't consider about him is his ability to make the players around him better. By creating open shots and playing at his level it makes regular players on his team play better than they normally do. Look at Jeff Green's numbers when starting vs when he comes of the bench. Just being on the court alongside Jokic elevates his game.

Finally someone else who puts some respect on the Jokic’s name

People who love true basketball do appreciate and love Jókic’s game, because it is true basketball

Can we have this video, but for the 2023 season?

Joker is highly under rated. Love watching him play, like you said an absolute work of art. He's one of my favorite players, plus we got the same name, so how could I not love'em. Great work on the video. Hopefully it gets a lot of traction and opens peoples eyes to the joker once again.

Thank you. As rough as this year has been for the Nuggets, Jokic, with his increasingly unprecedented play & impact, has obv still shined through. He embodies MVP. Excellent work & much appreciation for publishing where others may not.

im just getting this video in my recommend as Jokic carried the nuggets to their first NBA finals. you knew he was coming for the Trophy!

In 97 Michael Jordan wasn’t just his teams most valuable player, he was the entire leagues most valuable player. Michael Jordan is almost single handedly responsible for the NBA’s international expansion, he has made the league more money than you could ever imagine, it is beyond comprehension that Karl Malone won MVP that year.

Jimmy, man, you are the MVP. I don't even watch the NBA, haven't since the Jordan era. But your vids are amazing and always leave me wanting to watch a game. Hoist your trophy good sir.

Is no one gonna point out the thumbnail of Jokic on the Miami Heat court

After Embiid, MVP should be renamed Whinging Player Award: he who cries more receives it. Stats? Huh? What are those?

Jokic answers the question, “what if Larry Bird was a 7ft tall?”. He’s great to watch.

another epic video from JH, keep it coming man 👍🏼

Who's here after the nuggets won the chip

aged well