Nikola Jokic Passing Breakdown | What Makes Jokic Such A Great Passer?

Nikola Jokic is one of the best passers in NBA history. But what makes him such a good passer? In this video I explain what makes him such a great passer especially at his size. He is a master at the characteristics that all historically great playmakers have.
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[@austingreen1274]

Truly sublime. Even in stop motion I couldn’t predict where he was gonna pass it.

[@SeverSTL]

He visually fakes me out too.

[@BballIntelligence]

Yup, a basketball magician!

[@BatkoBrat]

In slow mo you can actually predict xD Look at his eyes at all times and you can see the pattern here. He looks at his options before actually doing anything. As he is putting the ball down for the 1st dribble he already checks out where his teammates are. You can see him looking at Gordon past AD's shoulder at 2:35 and, as he turns around facing away from Gordon, he can predicts his cut

[@Bozha_Kapetanovic91]

It looks so simple, when Jokic do it... \o/

[@GTNover]

We know all the keys to great passing. They are simple things like: pass to the open area, dont telegraph where you are passing, knowing angles and knowing when to bullet or lob a pass.
We know this just like Jokic does. Hes just way better at those things than any human not named magic johnson.

[@BballIntelligence]

Very true, the basics are common among all above average playmakers. Jokic is, like you said way better at those things than basically anybody. I think it’s cool to see what makes him, specifically at his size, so good at those things. It’s definitely easier to know, than to do, especially so consistently.

[@nenadpopov3601]

It's hilarious how he is the best by doing basic stuff, shows the difference between EU and US basketball, in US it's more about the show while in EU it's all about the game.

[@bojanmilenkovic2043]

Basketball ,Dr Aleksandar Nikolic

[@happy_thinking]

Rules are one thing, reading the court and making split-second decisions is something else. It does require a special kind of IQ to do what he does.

[@Bozha_Kapetanovic91]

Bro, this is one of the best how Joker plays basketball video! High from Serbia.

[@Bozha_Kapetanovic91]

U deserve many many views...

[@BballIntelligence]

Thank you! Means a lot!

[@UncleSunrize]

This man is insane, as long as my man doesn’t retire next year to do horse things he might go down as one of the best ever

[@cip7068]

He makes everything seem so simple!
Unreal the talent Joker has

[@dwyanewade528]

Good video bro! Keep it going

[@BballIntelligence]

Thank you bro! I appreciate the comment.

[@VoltaDoMar]

Great video. Great breakdown, especially of the manipulation. When you're guarding Jokic, he's got you doing whatever he wants you to do

[@BballIntelligence]

Yeah I agree

[@NihalMahajan-on1xm]

Amazing video very detailed🎉

[@BballIntelligence]

Glad you liked it!

[@abel1685]

Great breakdown

[@BballIntelligence]

Appreciate it

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

Jokic 🏀🔥

[@currenclinton7384]

great video man

[@UgoZg]

Great analysis.

[@BballIntelligence]

Much Appreciated!

[@denyosworld2620]

Underrated channel !🙏🏽

[@ryankayombya7576]

Instant sub

[@MineFullStop]

Great analysis. Keep up the good work!

[@BballIntelligence]

Much appreciated!

[@chloeecamacho]

🔥🔥🔥

[@marcussteele2385]

Here b4 you blow uppp! Would love to see a vid on how to get more steals!

[@BballIntelligence]

I appreciate that! And I’ll look into doing that in the future!

[@maartenvz]

Great video! Subscribed

[@BballIntelligence]

Awesome, thank you!

[@mrrj1618]

Buen análisis

[@BballIntelligence]

Thank you! (Gracias!)

[@i_fuze_hostages6]

Nikola jokic and Dennis Rodman are my favorite players in basketball history that are two completely different sides of the coin though so it makes zero sense 😂

[@nenadpopov3601]

Rofl

[@twistedladder3506]

Dennis is like if russel Westbrook only rebounded and defended. That fucking hustle, love them both.

[@jrams4145]

Great analysis, dropped a sub

[@BballIntelligence]

Thank you, I appreciate that

[@jrams4145]

​@@BballIntelligencehell yea bro this vid ended up on my homepage and it's blowing up because your hard work! Keep it up brother!!

[@BballIntelligence]

Much appreciated brother!

[@OnlyHoops15]

you gotta rank your top 5 passers ever

[@frankenviews4069]

With offense prioritized over defense by the many rule changes, having an offensive superstar has become more practical than a defensive one.

[@kevinkertarahardja1836]

there is no one that could move faster than a moving ball. good ball movement will destroy even 5 DPOY candidate in one team.

[@Ocean-uw4fi]

Jokich is the kind of teammate you want on your team at any time. He is selfless, enjoys making pass and everyone have a great time

[@gwenwest2885]

❤he is fascinating to watch go Nikola Joker Jokic yeah Nuggets ❤

[@WolfPrincessTalia]

Subscribed as 233. Greetings from Serbia 🐺🇷🇸

[@lipsterman1]

He would be a helluva QB.

[@tendarkshadows]

great video bro keep it up!! only thing i would say is put a little more enthusiasm in ur voice but ur breakdown and editing is great!

[@BballIntelligence]

Thank you bro! And I’ll definitely add some more enthusiasm next video

[@sasatocakovic2473]

Nope. Your voice is really calming and i like it. @@BballIntelligence

[@stanislavstef]

yep, it's magic.

[@NihalMahajan-on1xm]

Make chefs video breakdown

[@slavisadjuric3071]

He played waterpolo when he was kid

[@denyosworld2620]

What do you think about Luka? Their stars are very similar, but I think that Jokic's game is much better and more organic, he is very unselfish, doing everything that is important for the team, while Luka is more about himself. You wont see Luka take fewer than 10 shots.

[@davidsdronezone6793]

economy of motion

[@itiswhatitis235]

this looks so unfair

[@xsjado_anon]

I just started this video, but if you don't mention water polo you dun goofed.
I've posted it so many times, but nobody seems to notice...

[@dryames4319]

Subscribing at 215 before you blow.

[@ddd-gd6gv]

What Makes Jokic Such A Great Passer?
Simple
His water Polo Skills when he was a little fat kid!

[@MG53v8]

Very waterpolo. One hand catches and pass in the same motion.

[@ryanthrush8460]

Thanks for this video now I know who the best player in the world is the joker