NBA Legends Explain Why It’s So Hard To Guard Nikola Jokic

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  • NBA Legends Explain Why It’s So Hard To Guard Nikola Jokic
    Have you ever looked at Jokic and thought, "How on earth is Jokic so unstoppable?" I mean, seriously! He doesn't fit the typical mold of a dominant NBA player. Yet, he's out there, making his mark and breaking records.
    I mean, come on, even the most knowledgeable folks around the league never saw this coming. But here he is, Nikola Jokic, leading the Denver Nuggets to their first-ever NBA title.
    Believe it or not, there are heated debates about whether he's already one of the greatest players in the history of the NBA. But why is it so hard to guard Jokic? What makes him such a nightmare for defenders?
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Komentáře • 549

  • @MrSports
    @MrSports  Před rokem +254

    Never seen a big man like Jokic, with his skillset, before. Very unique player that dominates his competition.

    • @ralphpadilla9283
      @ralphpadilla9283 Před rokem +10

      Jokic shows no mercy to the competition. They eiter have it or they don't. So far they don't have it...

    • @WeWuzWolvez279
      @WeWuzWolvez279 Před rokem +4

      ahhh Bird....

    • @dfallen4ngel
      @dfallen4ngel Před rokem +5

      I'll be frank, your title says other legendary player's explaination, yet there's only 2 quotes here

    • @rtroshynski
      @rtroshynski Před rokem +2

      I've seen a big man exactly like Jokic. His name was Arvydas Sabonis and he played for the Portland Trailblazers.
      But don't take my word for it.
      Here is what Clyde "The Glide" Drexler had to say about Arvydas: In Clyde Drexler's view, if Sabonis had been able to spend his prime in Portland, next to the plethora of other Trail Blazers' All Stars (Drexler, Terry Porter, Buck Williams, Steve Johnson, Kevin Duckworth, and Clifford Robinson), the Trail Blazers would "have had four, five or six titles. Guaranteed. He was that good. He could pass, shoot three pointers, had a great post game, and dominated the paint."Despite his height and weight, he was "a magician in the post who played the game with a style I’ve never seen from a big man. He was a point guard in a center's body. And just to be fair to Arvydas, he was better than most point guards are at distributing the ball".
      Age and injuries took its toll on Arvydas before his time with Portland, but I recognized his skills when I saw him play.

    • @GreatSportsDebates
      @GreatSportsDebates Před rokem

      ​@WeWuzWolvez279 my thoughts exactly. His Jokic already reached tier 2 status?
      czcams.com/video/FIwnXfeSdu0/video.html

  • @Ysumguy
    @Ysumguy Před rokem +282

    Some kids at my gym stopped shooting half court shots and are now moving the ball and making plays. The Jokic effect.

    • @mdarrenu
      @mdarrenu Před 9 měsíci +21

      you mean learning basketball. good for them.

    • @lestonclark2398
      @lestonclark2398 Před 7 měsíci +3

      Curry effect is still greater because not everyone is 7 foot 250+ pounds alot of smaller kids have a chance now they mirroring him..

    • @GIBBO4182
      @GIBBO4182 Před 7 měsíci +14

      @@lestonclark2398his height has nothing to do with his team first mentality

    • @miroslavarambasic6609
      @miroslavarambasic6609 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@lestonclark2398you dumb. Come with your words, kids start sharing ball, thats what basketball is not billion 3pt attempts.

  • @gungas22
    @gungas22 Před rokem +269

    Jokic is the reason why I'm watching the NBA again.
    Nothing like watching true fundamental basketball.

    • @mozdzierz95
      @mozdzierz95 Před 9 měsíci +3

      Just watch european basketball...

    • @Janko881
      @Janko881 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Than watch EuroLeague, good basketball.

  • @jpggfg
    @jpggfg Před rokem +716

    So humble, so selfless, so intelligent. So Un-American

    • @kennethward4985
      @kennethward4985 Před rokem

      If he was American, he would have been blackballed out of big college ball. That's why no great white Americans today.

    • @jlui21
      @jlui21 Před rokem +62

      -- As an American, I concur.
      For kicks, the last 5 MVPs are immigrants: Giannis x2, Jokic x2, and Embiid x1.

    • @jkepic25
      @jkepic25 Před rokem +49

      Kinda unserbian too.

    • @yemuppet8102
      @yemuppet8102 Před rokem +34

      Im not American but there are two Americas in my opinion, one is old school and the second one, big cities, coasts... the second one is totally rotten and destructive. The second one made the world thinking that they are a majority but I dont think so.

    • @tomash_
      @tomash_ Před rokem

      Typical Serb.

  • @ssarsi
    @ssarsi Před rokem +381

    As a Kobe fan, I'm starting to like NBA again because of Jokic's high performance skill

    • @iceman1292
      @iceman1292 Před rokem +25

      As a Supersonics fan, I started to pay attention to the NBA again because of Jokic.

    • @johnsuplicki
      @johnsuplicki Před rokem +7

      As much as I admire Kobe's toughness and heart, he simply could not exist in today's nba. What the warriors did was eliminate iso-ball and its superstars. They said we'll make dudes like Kobe uncool simply by turning them to losers. When every player on the court is a more efficient shooter than Kobe, I just don't get your comment. The nba became so much more beautiful and pleasing to watch to counter Kobe's selfish brutality-- again, admittedly, it had its own kind of beauty, but it was also soundly defeated time after time by team ball movement and enhanced shooting capabilities.

    • @johnsuplicki
      @johnsuplicki Před rokem +5

      And oh yeah, forgot to say this, this jokic s*it, esp with the evolution of Jamal Murray from scorer to complete player, is the prettiest hoop I have ever seen.

    • @AchilleasKouKounari
      @AchilleasKouKounari Před rokem +3

      Kobe and jokic attitude towards the game and playstyle are polar opposites 😂

    • @travisjazzbo3490
      @travisjazzbo3490 Před rokem +3

      @@johnsuplicki I 100% agree with you about Kobe. He was a very selfish player that did not make other players better at all. He was supposed to be a 'scoring machine' but yet, literally never had a single season, in all of those seasons, shooting over 50% and had a career sub 45% fg% He was lucky he played when he did, with the team he played on, and with all of those great players he played with. Those first 3 championships they had -really 2 as the Kings were robbed obviously - he wasn't even close to being the best player on the team

  • @steviechampagne
    @steviechampagne Před rokem +249

    We are watching a Top 10 player of all time, mark my words.
    If Nuggets win a few more rings like this, it will be undeniable.
    Jokic’s skill package is something we’ve never seen combined in one player. He’s changed the game for centers, forcing future centers to become more skilled in play making

    • @riedud
      @riedud Před rokem +15

      Top 5 already in my book.

    • @seanengelstad1258
      @seanengelstad1258 Před rokem +8

      Wtf, he’s won one ring so far chill

    • @riedud
      @riedud Před rokem +29

      @@seanengelstad1258 Ring chasers win champs soo...why don't you do yourself a favor and look up his stats this season alone dingus!!! soo chill

    • @robert111k
      @robert111k Před rokem +3

      ​@@seanengelstad1258, a ring is a matter if a team.

    • @another4778
      @another4778 Před rokem +8

      @@seanengelstad1258 And it freaking killed you didn't it?? He's a breath of fresh air for the arrogant annoying NBA.

  • @andys3035
    @andys3035 Před rokem +292

    Jokic has Hakeem's footwork, Magic's vision, Bird's shooting and Duncan's IQ. He is a unicorn.

    • @Epotheros
      @Epotheros Před rokem +21

      He's also a better passer than Patrick Mahomes.

    • @trezndawg4240
      @trezndawg4240 Před rokem +7

      That's allll true!!!!

    • @gungas22
      @gungas22 Před rokem +2

      And Moses Malone double and triple pump in the paint

    • @LooseBooty-tv7ny
      @LooseBooty-tv7ny Před rokem +4

      Who's hairline lebron got?

    • @shawnd980
      @shawnd980 Před rokem +1

      thats what the video said

  • @Royce1982
    @Royce1982 Před rokem +285

    This guy is making me want to watch the NBA again.

  • @UncleSunrize
    @UncleSunrize Před rokem +102

    My guy wanted to be a jockey but grew to be 7 ft tall and had to get a regular job lol

  • @BAmine-ec9gb
    @BAmine-ec9gb Před rokem +52

    He is big, strong, a very descent shooter and ball handler for his size. A very high basketball IQ, he can read the court with his great vision. But the most important assess he has, is his spirit, unlike most of the league's superstars, he is a real team player who puts his team before himself, and he wants for his teammates to reach their potential and even exceed it!
    Anyone arguing his greatness doesn't know what this game is all about!
    As a Laker fan, it was a consolation for me losing to a great player.

    • @bkwaku18
      @bkwaku18 Před 5 měsíci

      You right...look at the players who left ..cant hear abt them...Will Barton..Gary Harris,Monte Morris..Bruce Brown...he made them good

    • @tomperkins5657
      @tomperkins5657 Před 4 měsíci

      Well said!

  • @jimpearson399
    @jimpearson399 Před rokem +144

    He is a giant genius. Both of his parents are engineers.

    • @thewatcher9539
      @thewatcher9539 Před rokem +42

      They didn't birth him, they designed and built him 😂

    • @samsonacc8081
      @samsonacc8081 Před 9 měsíci +3

      ​@@thewatcher9539lol good one

  • @finaldestination5847
    @finaldestination5847 Před rokem +53

    With all respect to Dirk Nowitzki and Pau Gasol, Nikola Jokic is since he won the championship the best european basketball player ever !!

    • @DawwgHouse
      @DawwgHouse Před rokem +2

      Easily

    • @JakeCamo
      @JakeCamo Před rokem

      I think Giannis is in there too

    • @marccelov
      @marccelov Před rokem +2

      Dirk is still the european GOAT

    • @DawwgHouse
      @DawwgHouse Před rokem +1

      @@marccelov Nah Jok already has a better career and resume than Dirk

    • @germanost
      @germanost Před 9 měsíci

      Taking his NBA career into account ... maybe
      Overall ... not even close

  • @zeljkomiloradovic1574
    @zeljkomiloradovic1574 Před rokem +47

    What I most like about him is that he brings the meaning of 'being humble' into a society that forgot what it means.

  • @johnhebert3855
    @johnhebert3855 Před rokem +47

    For the first time in my long life, I am looking forward to the start of next season's NBA games. Not because I want to see my Boston Celtics, but rather I want to see Nuggets games with the Jockey. This is unique in my life. Previous to now, I never cared to watch any team from any sport not from Boston.

  • @ChristisKing117
    @ChristisKing117 Před rokem +70

    I’ve been following Jokic since he was drafted. The best player comparison I have come up with is Peyton Manning. Not the most athletic, but his accuracy and mental control of the game are off the charts. He knows what you are doing before you do.

    • @roseaugatzke7877
      @roseaugatzke7877 Před rokem +5

      you know that jokic draft position 41 out of 60 is equivelant percentage wise with Tom Brady's draft position........

    • @mdarrenu
      @mdarrenu Před 9 měsíci +1

      Jerry Rice was not a very fast wide receiver either. Basketball is not a 100 meter sprint. Its more like a pool game.

  • @bakimc4722
    @bakimc4722 Před rokem +127

    He has a fantastic feel for the game, unbelievable.

  • @wadeappenheimer6381
    @wadeappenheimer6381 Před rokem +62

    He’s like a tall quarterback who can see all the passing options as well as the run.

    • @Jm-wt1fs
      @Jm-wt1fs Před rokem +5

      This is exactly why quarterbacks are usually the tallest guys on the field lol

    • @iamthegreatcornholio7836
      @iamthegreatcornholio7836 Před rokem +3

      i think he'd make a good qb.

    • @zacharyadams3422
      @zacharyadams3422 Před rokem

      ​@@Jm-wt1fsnot really,the average lineman is just as if not taller than the average QB.

    • @Jm-wt1fs
      @Jm-wt1fs Před rokem +3

      @@zacharyadams3422 yeah they’re all usually like 6’5”. I just meant a “tall QB” is kind of redundant haha, they are usually much taller than most of the skill players they pass the ball to

  • @dondee5439
    @dondee5439 Před rokem +53

    At the 6:00 mark, I am glad people are picking up on that Championship photo and how NIKOLA JOKIC chose to not only stand in the THIRD row BUT also in the far LEFT of the frame instead of dead center. If the Denver Nuggets win next year I predict it will not happen this way again. Next year he will choose to be THIRD ROW, but RIGHT CORNER. That's just the way he rolls.

    • @-bacon_bacon-
      @-bacon_bacon- Před rokem +7

      Agreed

    • @sofronije74
      @sofronije74 Před rokem +6

      Next year he is going to be behind the camera positioning all of the other players where to stand😊

  • @lillbrittz
    @lillbrittz Před 8 měsíci +8

    My Denver nuggets waited for a player like him for years. Year after year Denver was not even in the conversation about being a good team but now it’s an incredible feeling to be talked about. Thank you Big Man we are grateful for you . With love a Die Hard Nuggets fan my team is now a force to be reckoned with.

  • @Brave2standalone
    @Brave2standalone Před rokem +16

    Joker's strength is in knowing his teammates' strengths and weaknesses - so he created 'well oiled machine' where everyone plays their part according to their abilities where he controls the timing!

  • @Bakakomori
    @Bakakomori Před rokem +40

    Saying Jokic is a fusion of Larry Bird's finesse, Dirk Nowitzki's shooting prowess, Magic Johnson's court vision, Tim Duncan's fundamental skills and Shaquille O'Neal's sheer dominance is the most accurate description of Jokic's skills i've ever heard!

    • @MrSports
      @MrSports  Před rokem +6

      yes yes yes

    • @NulJern
      @NulJern Před rokem

      saying a european is fusion of 4 americans and a german is not very accurate. you would think there would be some eastern european players who should be mentioned? maybe Peja Stojakovic?

    • @sergiovago2943
      @sergiovago2943 Před rokem +9

      Man he talks about skills of 5 others legendary ballers , how you could talk about "americans " idk . I dont see so much of peja in jokic , more looks like Arvidas

    • @Bakakomori
      @Bakakomori Před rokem +3

      @@sergiovago2943 thanks for this nice answer, so i don't have to

    • @livemodcolorado
      @livemodcolorado Před rokem +3

      @@NulJernbasketball brilliance is basketball brilliance. Joker doesn’t need to only be compared to other Serbian’s 🇷🇸

  • @mauryeetss3561
    @mauryeetss3561 Před rokem +12

    The way Anthony Davis drops his shoulders and head when joker hit that one legged three over him tells you all you need to know and Jokic. He’s a killer

  • @gdjaybee742
    @gdjaybee742 Před rokem +14

    Been watching BB since 1988, local Philippine bb, and moved to the US in 93, where instantly became a Jordan Bulls fan, became Nets fan in 2000 when the J Kidd era began. At this point my understand of bb has become more clearer, its a team game and as much as I was a Jordan fan I love watching a well balanced team game over a cerebral scorer centric team. For 35 years, Jokic is the a player in a very long time that passes the eye test in imposing his will in the game regardless if he does the intangibles or if he does need to score. He is reminiscent of the Jason Kidd era. I am now a believer and a fan of Jokic. -- Why not Lebron you say? There is too much politics with Lebron. Instead of giving Lebron the correct respect, he is given too much that to me he is oversold the media. Everything comes naturally to Jokic. There are times I see Lebron is stat padding. This is also the main reason why I'm not a huge fan of Russell Westbrook.

  • @tmgco
    @tmgco Před rokem +9

    Not only is his game a breath of fresh air in the present boring NBA but so is his demeanor of a regular guy amongst all the look-at-me clowns in the league

  • @nomoreturningaway1459
    @nomoreturningaway1459 Před rokem +16

    The man is 1.) all about the team; can’t find that in 99% of the Ununited States 2.) one of the greatest talents in basketball; like The Bird, he makes you look stupid 3.) humble; almost biblical.

  • @vedrangacic159
    @vedrangacic159 Před rokem +22

    His Basketball IQ is above any Otter player. He controls the game,he makes the moves and plays adjusting the game to himself and his speed,power...
    As we say "Um caruje ,snaga klade valja..."
    "Brain(mind) is rules and Physical strengstens moves the Rocks..."

  • @carlmillbrooks9044
    @carlmillbrooks9044 Před rokem +17

    THIS GUY IS FUN TO WATCH. IF ANY NBA TEAM IS THINKING ABOUT A CHAMPIONSHIP, THIS IS THE GUY THEY GOTTA GET PAST.

  • @mwebtex
    @mwebtex Před rokem +15

    I think Jokic is one of the funnest players to watch. He can do it all and even though he doesn’t look like it at first glance.

    • @livemodcolorado
      @livemodcolorado Před rokem +1

      Funny? I truly don’t get this trend of everything being so funny nowadays? 🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @centrist1008
    @centrist1008 Před rokem +24

    You forgot how humble he is.

  • @Dex000x
    @Dex000x Před rokem +43

    Most exciting player to watch since Jordan.

    • @dparis2172
      @dparis2172 Před rokem +6

      I was going to like this comment, but I’m leaving it at 23

    • @user-gh8vs1mr9w
      @user-gh8vs1mr9w Před rokem

      So u really gone forget about dudes like KD, TMac, Giannis, Bron but dem yerkies down ma dude

    • @Dex000x
      @Dex000x Před rokem

      All great players, but other than Bron in his prime, a long time ago, they're all the same boring 'Me first' ball. Watching Joker play is like watching a work of art, and none of those guys you mentioned are on his level right now. I haven't seen a player like him since Jordan where you knew you were going to see something incredible every time he was on the court. Bron was like that back in Cleveland, but now he's just old and flops too much. @@user-gh8vs1mr9w

    • @zee-fr5kw
      @zee-fr5kw Před rokem

      He's very very boring to watch, very slow, not exciting

    • @madsea6719
      @madsea6719 Před rokem +2

      ​@@zee-fr5kw He is very interesting to watch for basketball players, we dont see guys like this often.

  • @morriswilburn9858
    @morriswilburn9858 Před rokem +10

    Extraordinary court awareness and extraordinary passing skills is quite a combination.

  • @caryrodda
    @caryrodda Před rokem +9

    I am a huge fan of his game. And I loved how he made the 95 percent of ESPN and FS1 pundits have to do a huge about face after they poor-mouthed his game. You notice his fellow players around the league were the opposite to to the pundits in their assessments of his play.

  • @JayZoop
    @JayZoop Před rokem +31

    Being super athletic has it's downfalls. It's harder to change direction when you are going fast. When you are up in the air, you can get faked out easier. Joker analyzes what is going on around him, then makes the move at the last second.

  • @ReyLeichtle
    @ReyLeichtle Před rokem +2

    We love Joker here in Denver.. The man is a legend already. He'll never have to pay for another dinner or hotel room in Colorado again. Ever. We got a great chance to repeat if we stay healthy.. NUGGETS BABY!!!!

  • @bb1111116
    @bb1111116 Před rokem +6

    In the history of high level basketball I can think of only two players at their peak who remind me of Jokic in his finals run; Bill Walton at Portland beating the 76ers in the NBA finals and Arvydas Sabonis, with the USSR, winning the World Cup and Olympic Gold.

  • @a.barker7792
    @a.barker7792 Před rokem +8

    Jokic has a total control of the ball with touch skills. Like Joe Montana. It does not have to be a 50 yard bomb like Mahomes, but he touches it for a second, and directs it to an open man streaking to the hoop. I.q. helps, but getting teammates to buy in is crucial.

    • @VinceLyle2161
      @VinceLyle2161 Před rokem +5

      The tap passes are my favorite, where he just redirects the trajectory of the ball.

  • @kennethward4985
    @kennethward4985 Před rokem +4

    A cross court whip, a long TD pass, the no look, bounce in heavy traffic, the lob or behind the back, every Jokic pass is perfect. Watch how the receiver naturally finishes the play without having to juggle or readjust.

    • @ArnoSchmidt22
      @ArnoSchmidt22 Před 8 měsíci

      one of the most underrated aspects of passing is basketball is knowing how to lead the receiver when he's running, it's very hard to throw a pass that allows the receiver to keep going and score without breaking stride.

  • @samuelrivas7908
    @samuelrivas7908 Před rokem +8

    Very true starting to enjoy watching the NBA, specially when he's playing, like watching Larry Bird,Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal and Tim Duncan all over again,very impressive how he plays the game "Not Selfish and aTeam Player".

  • @markrobertalonzo9439
    @markrobertalonzo9439 Před rokem +6

    A shooting like Nowitzki, passing like Sabonis, and Shaq body and speed. How can you stop that.

  • @scene2much
    @scene2much Před rokem +6

    Nikola seems to be "playing outside of time". He is constantly in phase with the journey of the ball into the basket. When the path he sees becomes too uncertain, he shifts to the next path his 'soft eyes' whisper to him. Urgency is not the driver of his play, the patient conversation with forming, breaking-down, and reforming pathways to the basket drive his play, through whatever teammate or opponent the ball 'wants to go.'

  • @christianmiguel9358
    @christianmiguel9358 Před rokem +2

    Imo, what makes him unstoppable is his "constantly improving" IQ and footwork (+ his resistance, he never gets tired of running out there).
    Look how he never doubts any play when he's near the rim, he trusts his physics and hard work. When he passes he does "those little movements" with his hand and wrist.
    He uses the game's logic on his favor 'cause he never thinks of himself as someone who is already on the g.o.a.t. debate (he doesn't even care about it).
    These forgotten by almost everyone pretty obvious things are the keys to Jokic's success.

  • @macedindu829
    @macedindu829 Před rokem +7

    His body control is second to none, really in all aspects of the game. It's really surprising to watch him dribble. For a big man like himself, he's so smooth with the ball. He can get a shot off in basically every way it's possible to do so. Great footwork. Excellent shot from any range. Great vision.
    ETA: I kinda liken him to CP3. When you look at Chris Paul, it doesn't seem like he'd dominate the position. But, like with Jokic, he just has supreme body control and vision.
    ETA2: I swear, I made this comment before watching the video! I like that you also made the CP3 comparison.

  • @user-oz2ho3nx7h
    @user-oz2ho3nx7h Před rokem +15

    Jokic is when MAgic, Bird, McHale and Dirk have a baby.

  • @ToddAndelin
    @ToddAndelin Před rokem +2

    he sees the development of each play and each opportunity with clairvoyance and ease... its why things look simple or slow from our perspective.... its like a guy walking slowly to go short some stocks for millions

  • @ralphpadilla9283
    @ralphpadilla9283 Před 11 měsíci +3

    When a good basketball player gets in a rhythm they are virtually unstoppable.
    Jokic has been in a rhythm for over four seasons now.
    He is unstoppable.
    He's one in a million.
    The NBA viewership is going to sky rocket to new heights.
    Show them Nuggets the love❤ NBA.

  • @paulwilliams2024
    @paulwilliams2024 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Joking is also fundamentally sound . His foot work is impeccable

  • @paulfilipovich6127
    @paulfilipovich6127 Před rokem +10

    IT’S ONLY NOW, BECAUSE HE WAS NATIONALLY TELEVISED FOR THE PLAYOFFS THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE APPRECIATING THIS MANS SKILLSET. SAVOR IT . GUYS LIKE HIM DON’T COME AROUND TWICE IN A LIFETIME.

  • @robotnik77
    @robotnik77 Před rokem +5

    Let's wish him good health; basketball can take its toll. My BB hero, Elgin Baylor, lost time in The Army, then several years with a shattered patella. He could have been top 10 all time in several categories. And look at Walton's career. He was a phenomenon himself, but had nagging foot injuries. Stay healthy, my man - then your future star can shine brightly.

    • @predragmaricic8
      @predragmaricic8 Před rokem

      🤔😆😴👽

    • @ralphpadilla9283
      @ralphpadilla9283 Před 11 měsíci

      Elgin Baylor is one of my top ten players to ever play in the NBA. He had a unique and exciting style of play. Thanks for bringing that man's basketball spirit to life...

  • @jinkazamafake
    @jinkazamafake Před rokem +20

    To be really honest I always thought Jokic was overrated,but I reckon I was wrong. His no explosive gameplay makes you think that he is not quite there yet but in reality his game and maybe also Doncic game is telling us that you don't need of be super athletic to dominate the game. The guy just so low-key that you didn't even realise how consistent his game is, he can impact in so many ways.

    • @VinceLyle2161
      @VinceLyle2161 Před rokem +3

      I admire your humility.

    • @karna6634
      @karna6634 Před rokem +1

      nah man u good . i personally haye jokic cuz hes too good my team always lose to the nuggets .

    • @ChessJourneyman
      @ChessJourneyman Před rokem

      Centuries of being bred to be a working mule vs. centuries of living in an educated society. Having explosive genes is nothing when you've got negative IQ.

    • @GreatSportsDebates
      @GreatSportsDebates Před rokem +2

      I also thought the same previously based on his athletic ability, match ups against Embiid and lower volume. But watching more and more games, you see he is actually taking over games as the ball always goes through him and he makes the right plays. His efficiency is off the charts and his assist lead to lots of open layups and shots. Kind of like
      czcams.com/video/FIwnXfeSdu0/video.html

    • @normanashworth6024
      @normanashworth6024 Před rokem +1

      he is so low key, see what the big men that have to guard him say . he can post up, drive, shoot 3's. at 6'11 no less

  • @imjusthomas
    @imjusthomas Před rokem +2

    All the highlights vs gobert were actually really good defense too
    Still finished. Crazy

  • @JamsOfThaCree93
    @JamsOfThaCree93 Před rokem +1

    Joker isn’t even close to reaching his peak, great things to come the big man

  • @metatron4804
    @metatron4804 Před rokem +36

    Nikola Jokic is the Undisputed International G.O.A.T.

    • @dewman7477
      @dewman7477 Před rokem

      No he isn’t there hakeem and Giannis and even Dirk so stop it

    • @livemodcolorado
      @livemodcolorado Před rokem

      @@dewman7477he’s as good or better than all of them

    • @dewman7477
      @dewman7477 Před rokem

      @@livemodcolorado the word undisputed here is disrespectful to Hakeem and Giannis and even Dirk lol 😂 does the OP know who those guys are? Hakeem is top 12 player ever and Giannis slightly on par with Jokic the disrespect

    • @dewman7477
      @dewman7477 Před rokem

      @@livemodcolorado maybe on offensive end he’s better (Hakeem) but defensively not even close to Hakeem and Giannis

    • @livemodcolorado
      @livemodcolorado Před rokem

      @@dewman7477 I'm pretty sure he knows what that means. Tee hee hee 🤡 It's not disrespect, Joker is that great.

  • @danaparker6131
    @danaparker6131 Před rokem +3

    He understands how he can control the game.

  • @Urgelt
    @Urgelt Před rokem +5

    I remember when Denver traded away Nurcic, and a debate was ignited over whether Denver kept the right guy.
    Funny. No matter the subject, there are always contrarians.
    Lost in the noise: Joker is durable, too. A lot of tall guys turn out to be brittle.

  • @jdhill9730
    @jdhill9730 Před rokem +1

    First of all the man can hit forty foot shots on a routine basis. Second he is big and strong and has great footwork with the best court vision since Magic. His passing Is second to none. His D is good too.

  • @merrylderrickson3147
    @merrylderrickson3147 Před rokem +2

    A very reasonable case can be made for Nikola Jokic being the best offensive weapon in league history.
    He has no weaknesses at all in the half court. Matter of fact, he's elite in every category.
    There've been better shooters, passers, playmakers post players than Jokic. But no one in league history is anywhere close to his level when it comes to: soft touch, quality decision-making and fast decision-making.

  • @tadastadux
    @tadastadux Před rokem +2

    He is. Best wishes from Lithuania. For me, he is like A. Sabonis on steroids.

  • @miskodj17
    @miskodj17 Před rokem +1

    he is a 3-level scorer who can literally score a bucket any way he wants, a top-5 post up player ever with top-5 vision, unguardable

  • @wildimpo
    @wildimpo Před 7 měsíci

    I stopped watching after the Jordan era, but now seeing someone with this skill level makes me want to watch again and see how far he and there team goes!

  • @taedarnell2089
    @taedarnell2089 Před rokem +1

    Took most pundits until these playoffs to realize what we've been seeing in Denver for years. Maybe they'll actually watch basketball now. Joker will go down as one of the greatest to ever play.

  • @Shichiri_21
    @Shichiri_21 Před 7 měsíci

    Man, I know he is good. But I know he is humble because he understands that NBA is not a one-man team! His tremendous talents comes from the trust of his companions that gives him confidence to execute those amazing moves. Though, his unpredictable moves are so lowkey that it shook pros off guard! He is just amazing and humble. Huge respect to him as well as his whole team who supported and trusted his process. Good work Denvers!

  • @fenixchief7
    @fenixchief7 Před rokem +1

    Jokic is basically playing 2K in the NBA.

  • @turdfurgason8476
    @turdfurgason8476 Před rokem +1

    He is deceivingly quick in the post. He is so much faster down the court too. Watch him consistently beat beat people down the court.

  • @user-vk2tm4yt8t
    @user-vk2tm4yt8t Před rokem +1

    6:34 this killed me!! he was supposed to put on the goggles and shake the champagne! then proceed to spray everyone, but my man won't waste it and takes a drink sparing people around him from later being pulled over by cops smelling like alcohol hahaha...

  • @jcjcviews
    @jcjcviews Před rokem +2

    Jokic's talent, aside from understanding the game very well, consists of three things: 1. Height, 2. Angles, and 3. he shoots well and shoots the three exceptionally well.

    • @jack456000
      @jack456000 Před rokem +1

      His post game is incredibly crafty while timing those pump fakes in an excellent way

  • @user-vk2tm4yt8t
    @user-vk2tm4yt8t Před rokem +1

    I WANT MORE JOKIC WE MUST STEAL JOKIC FROM NUGGETS DAMIT HOW DO WE DO THIS? WE NEED JOKIC HE IS A JOKIC BRO THATS A LEGEND HE WILL MAKE IT TO THE NBA HALL OF FAME MARKO MY WORDS JOKIC BRATE IDES U LEGENDE!! ZIVELI JOKIC FAMILIJA !!!!

  • @Lazar532
    @Lazar532 Před rokem +1

    Scepticism and doubts are Joker's middle name, same as his Serbian Brother Joker (Djoković), he works perfectly when disrespected.
    💪❤️🇷🇸♾️

  • @Ohmygoodness-LTB
    @Ohmygoodness-LTB Před měsícem

    I don't know who I love more Jokic orr Doncic. Both so talented.

  • @wakawaka1976
    @wakawaka1976 Před rokem +1

    Same way Magic Johnson did. He wasn’t the biggest strongest fastest highest jumper but he was nonetheless awesome

  • @user-cc3jc4pb4c
    @user-cc3jc4pb4c Před 8 měsíci

    4:18 this shot was ridiculous.. step back off the left foot from 3. Good god

  • @mariaserafin2014
    @mariaserafin2014 Před rokem +1

    He old school with a humble heart

  • @user-ee9qu8kv8n
    @user-ee9qu8kv8n Před 7 měsíci

    at 4:26 when Jokic makes the one foot on the ground fade away 3, you see AD turn his head to Jokic like he wants to say, "Come on man! This ain't fair."

  • @zoladb1523
    @zoladb1523 Před rokem +2

    G.O.A.T !
    Mark my words.

  • @tristanmatheny2361
    @tristanmatheny2361 Před 3 měsíci

    He's not a combination of those legends....he's the legend, Nikola Jokic.

  • @samghost13
    @samghost13 Před 10 měsíci

    Jokic and Bird like both could pass and shoot and always had the skills ready

  • @travisjazzbo3490
    @travisjazzbo3490 Před rokem +2

    The fact he was not an MVP again (3 in a row) shows you that the award is as much political as it is legit.

  • @Bigmike55626
    @Bigmike55626 Před rokem +12

    It’s crazy he’s gonna end being at minimum a top 15 player all time but his dream would be to be a horse jockey but he’s too big for that 😂😂

  • @LednacekZ
    @LednacekZ Před rokem +2

    i would not say that everyone has seen his prowess from the day one. He was picked 41st.

  • @MrBentheretwo
    @MrBentheretwo Před 8 měsíci

    If you're a parent and want to find a hero for your kids to follow, you couldn't ask for a better athlete. As a USA citizens I hope that we can all learn a lesson on how prowfull a person is that thinks of others before themselves

  • @glasscesar9861
    @glasscesar9861 Před rokem +2

    this guy said “in a world driven by individuality and personal accolades” just to be clear that is not the entire world, America is not the entire world.

  • @constancebrigham5408
    @constancebrigham5408 Před rokem

    No ego. Totally focused on team winning and will do whatever wins with whoever wins.

  • @goranmarjanovic1401
    @goranmarjanovic1401 Před 9 měsíci

    It's crazy to watch him ball out.

  •  Před rokem +7

    It's because of his athleticism 😉

    • @boobo
      @boobo Před rokem +6

      You could be joking, but he is available nearly every game, impressive minutes, and impressive mileage run.

    • @mrgivins9690
      @mrgivins9690 Před rokem

      True whether great or not!😊😅😂

  • @carl6352
    @carl6352 Před rokem +1

    He's a team player, he does not care about his stats. Unlike LeBron or other big scorers. Look at the shots taken , they miss a lot of them more than go in! That is a lot of points left on the table.

  • @cbdyna
    @cbdyna Před rokem

    he has put it all together like few before him, but most impotantly, he finishes. you can dance all night, but if you cannot finish, forget about it.

  • @jasonle2023
    @jasonle2023 Před rokem

    The way he passws the ball like he is not trying gets me 😂😂😂. Feels like he is playing high school basketball

  • @simontemplar6772
    @simontemplar6772 Před rokem +3

    It’s nice to see LeBron James humbled. I don’t mean that in a disrespectful way toward him, I mean that once you get humbled, you become a better man. LeBron has insane talent but he is such a cocky ass about it, calling himself the GOAT. Now that he has been taken down a peg, I believe he will become a much better human being. In the same way George Foreman became America’s gentle hero once he rebuilt himself after the humiliating loses to Ali. We will see….

  • @Pon-farrLovin3
    @Pon-farrLovin3 Před rokem +1

    Well executed Fundamental basketball kills Ego- Isolation basketball

  • @kennethbowie1828
    @kennethbowie1828 Před 9 měsíci

    I've been liking the Nuggets since Melo and Iverson were on teams together. Through the Chauncey Billups, Birdman, and JR Smith days, and from Ty Lawson and Mozgov, to Jokic and Murray. Jokic has already proven that he's a Championship player. Hall of famer already. How many people play on his level at Center and wins a ring. 1 ring is already difficult to get.

  • @robertweekes5783
    @robertweekes5783 Před rokem

    _Nasty_ no looker at 2:00

  • @ThundererR64T
    @ThundererR64T Před 7 měsíci

    They often say big men arent up there in intelligence, Jokic is an exception

  • @dalestringer51
    @dalestringer51 Před rokem

    Jokic reminds me of Bird and the teams is playing five-man ball instead of the two/three superstar teams with extras that are there just to get the ball to the studs. Like college or 80’ NBA.

  • @tonyzuco6144
    @tonyzuco6144 Před rokem +1

    Great video sir!

  • @PaulBenjaminJenkins
    @PaulBenjaminJenkins Před rokem

    Averaging a 30 pt 13.5 rebound near triple double in the playoffs all the way through the Finals might never be done again.

  • @nickcupkovic5721
    @nickcupkovic5721 Před rokem +1

    He's as good as his teammates What an excellent group Bball is a team game

  • @dejanve
    @dejanve Před 9 měsíci

    06:05 *Luke Chapter: 14, verse 7 - 11*
    7 Jesus watched how people chose the best places to sit at the meal. So he told this story to those who were sitting there:
    8 ‘When someone asks you to come to a special meal, do not sit in the best place. A man that is more important than you may come later.
    9 Then the man that asked you to the meal might say to you, “Give the best place to this man.” Then you will feel ashamed that you sat there. You will have to move to the lowest place and sit there.
    10 Instead, when someone asks you to a meal, you should do this. Go and sit in the least important place. Then the man that asked you to the meal will see you there. And he may say to you, “My friend, move up here to a better place.” Everyone who is there at the meal will see this. So they will know that you are an important person.
    11 It will be the same in the kingdom of God. Some people lift themselves up to be important. God will bring all of them down low. *Other people are humble* . God will lift up those people to a good place.’

  • @angelatanurdzic7508
    @angelatanurdzic7508 Před rokem +2

    Nikola 👏🏀🔥

  • @chippi09
    @chippi09 Před 8 měsíci

    . . . Lately againts the Warriors on Christmas day, N. Jokic brought his game to the next level by adding some flopping that he learned from Leflop.

  • @noli0408
    @noli0408 Před rokem +3

    you just said he’s the combination of great players rolled into one😂

    • @allexsanchez2714
      @allexsanchez2714 Před rokem +3

      Because he is.

    • @noli0408
      @noli0408 Před rokem

      @@allexsanchez2714 agreed. no dispute about that. and have you watched richard jefferaon’s take on how better jokic’s record compared to other great players in terms of assist, rebound, shooting percentage..? his record is really something

  • @peteyprimo7173
    @peteyprimo7173 Před 8 měsíci

    I’ll save you all some time
    1. Nearly 7 feet tall
    2. Elite passing ability
    3. Elite mid/long range shooting
    a 7 foot point guard is impossible to guard in any era .