Why Old School Fans Accept Nikola Jokic
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Once again i whole heartedly agree. I hate today's NBA but watching Jokic is a breath of fresh air.
Jokic wouldn’t be able to guard the centers from the 90’s like Olajuwon, Ewing, Shaq, Robinson
@@spenser6353 Great job trolling bruh! LMAO
@@Tigersmundohe wouldn’t, they would embarrass him.
100%
@@manimal9871you’re a joke🤣😭 no center better than joker hands down.
Joker has almost single handedly brought my attention back to the NBA in a big way....Denver basketball is a joy to watch...off the court they are kind, soft-spoken and intelligent. Plus the Knicks are also having a great year....It's a time of changing of the guard in the NBA and it's LONG overdue.
Exactly
Me too . I stopped watching. Hated the lebron , curry Era, wade . Ego trippers
Him and Caitlin Clark
me too
The joker's game is the prototypical big man's game of the 90's under the rim hard nosed and inside the paint and no flops with sound fundamentals.
No flops? Guy is amazing as a player, but you can’t pretend like he doesn’t try to sell calls literally ANY TIME there is the slightest bit of contact. He’s the kinda guy that bumps YOU with his shoulder and whips his head back for ZERO reason.. might not literally “flop” as often as some, but that pretending to be fouled is the same shit and we all know it.
You have to go back further than the 90s. Wilt and Bill Russell
@@John-qq6sb cap watch the game
Don't forget the unreal handles and court vision
@@John-qq6sb100% unsubstantiated hate comment lol. He literally got elbowed in the face by Gobert and didn’t even fall to the ground.
I have to say as an old school NBA fan myself, Jokic is legit. The guy may not be the most muscular athletic big, but it's what he can do with that body which amazes me. There is just no explanation. He can do it all. He has post moves, has footwork, can be physical, he can shoot, he can facilitate, his IQ is also on another level. His impact on his teammates and how he reads the game is just incredible. He knows when to facilitate to his teammates and when to score.
One of the reasons why he can play the way he does and not have to use too much speed is because he is deceptively super strong. He's sometimes called the Juggernaut for a reason. Out of this world torque and strength that hinders on leverage to get his way.
Jokic reminds me a lot of Larry and I think Jokic is dominant for many of the same reasons Larry was. Skill and IQ, with superior court sense and hand-eye coordination will trump speed and leaping ability.
@@jsun3117not just strong, brother is also built like a tank. Took some nasty elbows from Gobert on the last game and just shrugged it off.
Old school fans like him cuz he dosent flop and he dosent have twitter arguments like a 15 year old girl. I wouldn't even be watching the NBA rn without Jokic.
Same. Old school basketball fans are looking for smarts and finesse, and damn good shooting. Dunks and hooks both count for two. Plus there's times where you know Joker is just messing with their head.
Jokic is the return of basketball, and I love to see younger players such as Anthony Edwards saying he is the best in the world and taking him as an example. It seems that the 2010s narcissistic attitude tired the basketball community, and finally, during the 2020s, we are witnessing the next shift with the return of fundamentals and real basketball as style and stance.
Yep. As a 90s basketball kid.
I can attest that Jokic single handily brought me back to todays NBA. I watch Denver games only. (Some spurs games for wemby)
Im a huge jokic guy. I want him to succeed big time.
My dad is an old school ball fan, his favorite being Hakeem. Yesterday was the first time he’s watched Jokic, and he’s already his favorite player in the modern NBA. First time since 2017 he’s watched.
Good game to start watching him 😀
Hopefully he tuned out for today's game.
@@uFFFO lol he didn’t watch today’s game since I wasn’t here 😂 Wolves reverted back to their Game 1 and 2 defensive strategy.
Nikola is simply the best center and to me (i am old) on same foot as KAJ! His IQ, modesty, playing collectively the game and making everything look so easy is just perfect. Folks enjoy his craft while it last ...
A good mix of McHale's post moves and Bird's skillsets
As someone who started watching basketball with dad in the 60s, this man is the only reason I evenpeak in on today’s NBA
Stunning to hear Sean David put Jokic on the same level as Larry Bird knowing what respect Sean has for Bird. I am also a huge Larry Bird fan and... I have to agree. Jokic has got me back into the NBA after a long hiatus. I love the culture he has helped to create of selfless team basketball on the Nuggets. It is so similar to the effect that Bird had on the Celtics. Bird and Jokic are both contagious that way. I think the impact of Jokic will extend beyond his own team to the entire NBA when folks see more and more that this is not only beautiful basketball, but a winning culture and style as well.
It's such a luxury for a team if your best player is actually an selfless humble player. Instead of that player wanting everything to be about him they want to elevate their team.
I respect Jokic’s floaters, unsexy but damn effective
300 lb dude w the goat floater isn't sexy. This dumb dumb ☝️
sexy af
he uses his 3pt more as a threat rather than his main option.
And i like it
Threat*
@@uFFFO thanks
I love Toni Kukoc, Dirk Nowitzki, Giannis Antetokoumpo, Tony Parker…but Nikola Jokic will forever be my favorite player ever
Jokic is changing the game of basketball by elevating the assist importance.
3 MVPs in four years. In this span Nikola Jokic is averaging 26-12-9 on 58-36-82 splits while leading the Nuggets 205 wins. It’s as dominant as a stretch as any player has had over a four year period in history and puts him amongst the inner circle of all time greats.
He was robbed last year too. Perk initiated the campaign and the media shifted
Don't forget the Gasol Brothers.
Gotta win, though. Can't call it the most dominant four year stretch with just one title. The worst thing would be if he doesn't win it this year and we start hearing the LeBron media excuse about how it's a team game and none of it is his fault because of gaudy individual stats. If your team is one of the best in the league (like say, top three or so), you're definitely good enough to win it all. Especially if the best player in the league is on your team.
Saying that, it's very tough to repeat, so if Jokic and the Nuggets pull it off, that's rarified air for sure.
And the return of fundamentals and practical game, without unnecessary dribling. Fundamentals, court vision, pragmatism. And without flops or macho man attitude after dunks...
and utterly robbed of the only MVP he missed in those 4 years.
I agree . Only because of Jokic I started watching some NBA again. Now Wemby as well, he just makes you sit on the edge of your seat.
Dude, it’s the same scenario for me.
Jokic is in the running for best offensive player ever, that's the peak he's reaching right now.
Anyone who averages 1.5 steals and 9+ defensive rebounds a game does not deserve to be known as "bad on defense."
He does alot of other things to on defense. Unfortunately many people don't understand what makes a good defensive player. They see he is tall and they want 3.5 blocks per game
Blocks are over-rated too. They aren't as demoralizing to pros as all us fans think they are, and the majority of blocks end up in the hands of another offensive player who makes an easy bucket. Going for blocks also puts you out of position for getting a rebound in the cases where you miss the block. It's really better to just try to alter a players shot but still keep your position so you can box out and get a rebound.
i can say I have started watch regularly NBA game highlights again (not full games) just because of Jokic. And thats huge, because I did not watch ball since late 90s.
Hakeem said it “he’s the one”
didn't buy the hype at the start....but watching him the last 2 years......he is great.
Thank from kind words .
Love and greetings from Belgrade , Serbia, Europe .
Jokic reminds me of a bigger, even more skilled (plus an outside shot) Kevin McHale. Horribly unathletic looking, but an absolute beast around the rim, with moves that don't seem like anything and yet he just keeps pouring in buckets in an unstoppable way.
He's unappreciated today because his game isn't "pretty" unless it's some crazy pass...just incredibly efficient.
Mchale is a great comparison not athletic but skilled with good footwork.
McHale was-GREAT-on both ends of the court tho,Kevin usually guarded small forwards like Wilkins or the other opposing teams best offensive player. And McHale is a better shot-blocker also. This is what separates McHale from Jokic-IMHO-and McHale gave you the 20 plus points on the offensive end too. GREAT two-way player was McHale.
Nikola Jokic is not an athletic he is just normal, he doesn't want to look like a Hulk. There is not need for that to play basketball. It is more to show off
Or a 2.0 Boris Diaw.
Don't forget the Gasol Brothers.
Joker is growing to be my favorite big man of all time. And I hope he goes back to back this year. He deserves it. No bs, no drama, just pure basketball skill and professionalism.
He makes the right plays and makes his teammates better. And when all else fails, can take matters in his own hands.
"Find the open man who doesn't even know he's open." Perfect description.
😂
Joker bad af
I was thinking about quoting the same words. 😂 Who could ever think of a ball come from unknown direction, over his head, then suddenly drop in front of him and he tip-pass over the defender to his open teammate? (Last series Vs Lakers)
100% FACT. Love his skill set, demeanor and approach to the NBA.
Great analysis! When idiots say Larry Bird couldn’t play in today’s NBA, I point to Jokic. The guy is like Bird with McHale’s foot work except he has slightly more amazing passing.
because he's poving that even being built like a 90's player he's the best player in the world and shut the mouthes of all the "better stronger faster" theory
Joker and the nuggets game is the reason why being on the other side of the pond I find myself setting my alarm clock to 3:30 am to watch a ball game. Something I haven’t done since being in college in late 90’s early 00’s. This series with the wolves has been one of the greatest for me in a long time. Props to the wolves defense on game 2 as well as it really reminded me of the 90's defense.
I get up an hour earlier and rewatch the match. This way I can also fast forward all the timeouts, half times etc. That's my tip if you have the tools to do this. I can rewatch anything that was broadcasted on my tv aslong as I do it within 24 hours.
He has skills and is coachable; something that is missing in modern American basketball.🤔
Answer is hidden in another question. Why do we hate modern NBA? Because too many stars seem to care only about their stats and less about winning. And it is so common, that media just accepted the game and have their back. Nikola doesn't care about hairstyle, tatoos, night life or luxurious jewelry. He just does his best to win and that's what we were missing lately.
Totally, agree. The objective is to win the game, not who has the best stats or look the prettiest.
A next thing is, all the teams try to play the same way; whereas, the Joker mainly is dominating on the block with an occasional 3 pointer. Finally, we have a big man that primarily goes to a post game.
Thus is a Valuable player to a team not just showboating....
Non sequitur there. I agree wholeheartedly with your first point about too many players and fans putting stats over winning but I see your racial coding in linking that to hairstyles and tattoos. These ‘thugs’ should be more humble and know their place right
@@wephilips6651Whoa! Calm down there.
I was just thinking how the jokers game reminds me of old-school basketball because it brings back the half court sets
Luved it. I'm witch ya on every point made. This guy's just too much. And I like his attitude and manner on the court too. Humble, low profile,
no hot-doggin, no shouting, no taunting other players. Seems like he's be a good guy to play with. You've got my vote. He's truly something
Watching Joker feels like watching Cap at his best. Those floaters and sky hooks are just unstoppable, and I love it. No more three point shooting nonsense
He will really leave a mark in history and i wouldnt be surprised to see him get 4-5mvps.. man yesterdays game, he was 40pt 0 turnover guy… oh man that is fire!!!!
How he made Rudy to get called on traveling with just backing away is ridiculously smart. I actually think Joker is the heir to Bird. Big, slow, unathletic etc but yet because he is slow he is smooth and smooth is fast. Love watching him
As an old school, Yeah, Jokic is definitely old School baller.
The man is all SKILLS, MASTER his fundamentals and his 3D view superb, he can see open places and pass to them like no one currently in the NBA
Jokic revives a part of the legacy of Great NBA players of the 70&80's eras, as Walton, Bird and Magic. He also perfectly fit with an oldschool and at the same hypermodern version of the center position you can see in some old 60's NCAA offensive systems as UCLA and Princeton offense, which are reintroduced partly or totally in modern game.
The serie against Minesota is also captivating because it opposes this legacy to the 90' Jordan's Legacy with Anthony Edwards. This Vintage-Modern blend is captivating to follow.
I’m an old time NBA fan. I respect skilled centers who involve the rest of their team including, when Wilt led the league in assists, when Walton used skill to win the title in Portland, when Hakeem won back to back titles in Houston. They were the core of the offense, passing the ball, and had good inside and outside moves.
Jokic deserves to be MVP.
As a 90s NBA fan, I enjoy watching the Denver Nuggets in the Playoffs. Minnesota, OKC, and Dallas are fun teams to watch, too.
I agree. We have 4 beautifull teams in West semi this Season 👍
@@damienbarthelemy4325 Yeh, meanwhile Boston is cruising through the east. They end up with the Knicks in the easter conf. finals who miss 2,5 starters. So a team full of players that had to play an awful lot of minutes because they miss so many key players. Finals will most likely be an well rested Celtics team vs an team from the West that had to fight hard to reach the finals.
@@draregrevtaam1147 I agree. But will they be ready to face adversity ?
The short running jumper he does should be named after him. The Jokic Jumper.
The Jokic "dollar bill" jumper 😅
He already has at least one signature move I know of, "Sombor shuffle".
@@ignasyt is it its "off balance from behind the head" shot ?!
Yes, that one. There are plenty of youtube videos featuring it.
I was born in the 90s. But watching 80s and 90s games were my hobbies back when i was 10 y.o. I always made time for it. I believe the show was called vintage NBA.
I absolutely hate that my generation keeps saying that today's players are simply better when they havent watched a single game from the 80s.
Jokic is the ultimate proof that it isnt the case. Jokic is a combination of magic and mchale and sometimes bird.
Just elite court awareness and insane IQ to process it so fast and make a decision.
Love Jokic. Deserved 3x MVP. Old school dude. Zero cockiness of today's starlets. Team player. What more you need?
Jokic puts in the work. Year after year he has improved himself and brought his game to a new level. He lets his play do the talking. Any era of fans can appreciate that.
The Joker is my favorite player in today's NBA. He gives great effort, is an unselfish player, not making the headlines about him, and his game is fundamentally sound.
I love watching him play.
You also have to give the Nuggets credit for being patient with him and building the right kind of pieces around him.
Magic said there would never be another Larry Bird, but Jokic is playing petty close.
Are you out of your mind
He's right, Jokic is basically what Bird would look if he was a center.
Agreed. Jokic is a genius.
@@peristasi13coming from another Olympiacos fan, I’m surprised you aren’t agreeing. Jokić is like watching Larry Bird and Arvydas Sabonis combined.
@@alfredoladino9838Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the Holy Ghost Acts 2:38
1984-2017 laker fan here and if it wasn't for joker I probably wouldn't watch anymore NBA I hated the product and to much lebron everyday made me turn off the game I loved, joker has brought me back and boy when I say that man right there is a monster and what he is doing with a good lineup and no all star and no other award winners and dismantling the #1 defense and many award winners including the dpyo is just man i shed a tear.. I'm also glad he is humbling over the top obnoxious pampered NBA us players too. Maybe they will finally go back to the fundamentals like Kobe, Jordan, Duncan, bird, Hakeem, magic, Kareem, dirk etc
People who blame Jokic due to his defense are occasional or fan boys, after game 4 the so called "terrible defender" up against an historically great Minnesota defense was leading the series in blocks AND steals AND defensive rebounds. Absolutely amazing
When does he get blocks? He barely jumps
He gets a lot of swipe downs as the player is bringing the ball up on the shot
@@spenser6353and? he's still 6'11 💀
Jokic is not a load-managing, entitled, diva. His humility is a breath of fresh air compared to most other NBA players today.
Jokic and Edwards have the drive, skill and heart to pull the NBA out of this self-inflicted dark age and into something worth watching again. This serious between their teams is an example of that.
Jokić is a Centre with the Basketball IQ of a Guard, which makes him unstoppable
Bro, the playoffs are great for the first time in years 🎉 Coming back to watch regular season, finally
I’m an old school guy and always agree with all your videos and commentary. I am a die-hard Lakers fan but find myself loving watching Jokic and defending him against the haters
I think we are witnessing how Arvydas Sabonis would've played in the NBA in his PRIME! Us old school fans really appreciate his humility though!
On defense, whatever speed Jokic lacks with lateral movement or his feet, he makes up with otherworldly hand quickness, hustle, and positioning his body.
Denver fan here. Thank you so so much for giving our guy Joker some love. We are building something out here in Denver. We identified our needs and we are loyal. Lakers would have given up on Malone, MPJ, Murray and Jokic after 2020. We kept building. Love the channel subbed.
Don’t forget the Lakers let go of KCP who is thriving in Denver 😊
Jokic and Doncic have basically shown that you can still be a GOAT without having to jump high in basketball.
They haven’t done enough to be goats yet
Dont put doncic on the same level of the joker please.
Doncic is too ball centric and dribbles the ball into the ground for most of the shotclock. Do NOT compare the genius of Jokic.
Luka is trash.
@@jOKIC1-fk5wh nah trash is a wild statement, he isnt as good as people think he is tho
Awesome video. Jokic is truly one of the only modern-era players who executes in an "old school" way every aspect of the beautiful game of basketball.
i could careless about todays nba ... 80s and 90s WERE THE BEST ERA IMO
And the 2000s
The footwork and mini skyhook with the right hand he did to Gobert was nastyyyyyy
We accept him because that dude is ballin
100% agree; Jokic is like the 21st century Bird....
I completely agree. His basketball IQ is insane.
There was one play where he got an elbow to the jaw and didn't even flinch and complained for a flagrant. The dude's mentally in a different galaxy compared to most superstars that expect handouts from the refs.
I am fascinated by his passing, each game you get passing highlight reel from him. Stepping up in important games, making ridiculous last second shots, footworking the heck out of anybody under the basket... And that contrast with visually unathletic complexion. Very entertaining player.
Jokic and Edwards give me hope for the game.
people have been sleeping on jokic's fitness... he's come so far since his roly poly days. he's pretty quick now, and can actually get in position on defense
After the game on Tuesday, even ANT said Joker deserves the MVP and deserves his flowers. I thought that was so classy. As opposed to Shaq telling Joker live on air that SGA was more deserving of the MVP. Joker took the high road in that interview and said “You’re entitled to your own opinion “ man is classy 👏🏽
Have you seen the MPJ interview with the Nuggets owner about when Jokic came to Denver? He told his team had a 2 seasons analysis about the first 2 years in the NBA - and Player A surpassed player B in all categories. Player A was Jokic. Player B was - Larry Legend. :D
Jokic still ain’t better than Bird lil bro lol. Maybe in the future.
Need reference. Larry Bird in his two first years was already in the MVP race (against some of the best players of all time) and a savage. He actually led the Celtics to a title in his second year. From being a losers team to a title in his early 20s. Think abut that. Jokic has taken some more time to reach that level. When Larry had been playing the time Joker has been playing he had been a legend for long, long time.
@@stephordless8876 And we will always have to regret that Bird broke in 5 years. Else who knows. He would have had 8 or 11 titles, like Russell. We talking very big stuff here!
Dude I swear you the best when it comes to nba basketball
Him and Jimmyhighroller are awesome yah
@gladlawson61 Yep, you speaking the truth
I loved NBA back in the days. Then I remember when I watched some highlights, I think it was 2019 or 2020 - James Harden and all these guys - it was just impossible to watch. Basically it was not basketball, it was like some parade of who can shoot 3s - no defense, no team play. Jokic is the reason I started watching NBA again. And it appeared that other teams, not just Denver started to play defense and team basketball. So no doubt Jokic is my man.
He plays like Larry Bird but on center position. That's why old basketball head can connect with Jokic, it's like seeing Larry play again
Dude ate two flagrant 1 elbows to the face in game 5 alone (both from Gobert), never hit the court, never complained to the refs. dude is legit.
He could have played in any era
I love the Joker! He is the best player or, at worst, the third best player in the NBA. He is the best passing center ever, and I think his defense is underrated. He is absolutely deserving of the MVP. You can make the argument that he should be an MVP four years in a row.
I always appreciated your videos. You know and understand basketball, this video is proof of that. I'm from Serbia and I love hearing praises for Nikola Jokić. If he wins second title he'll move well ahead Hakeem and Durant who made one of the wekest moves in NBA history by joining a team who beat him even though he had 3-2 lead. If he does not win any title till the rest of the carrier that's fine as well, people who know, truly know basketball will mention his name as the greatest European player to ever play in NBA and top 10 or 15 centers of all time.
Agreed. Ant Edwards is also giving me old skool vibes.
There are still people who question him around, saying he would not be good in the 90's. The only problem i see is defense in the post against other alltime big men but offensively he would still be amazing no question. A truly generational player.
Jokic wouldn’t be able to guard the centers from the 90’s like Olajuwon, Ewing, Shaq, Robinson
@@spenser6353That's what i said but on the other end of the floor maybe only Hakeem can deal with his offensive arsenal, Jokic is basically Bird in a center body. At the end of the day no center ever has his offensive arsenal, passing skills and court awareness and that's what makes him so unique and absolutely a cheat code in today's nba.
@@sergioa.9695 He would get score his points also. But I dont think it would be as easy as it is against gobert
He should be called Big Bird. Very nonchalant and he does anything to win. His passes are so shocking and well thought out. He's a 7' Larry Bird.
it's great playing with Jokic.
No pressure since you just have to play smart basketball and he will give you the ball on the right time for an easy shot. He's not passing you the ball TO GET his assist like....And since his weakness are obvious and he's not lying about it, any team mate already knew what to do for the whole team to be better.
He plays hard, despite the narrative he does play BOTH ends without taking plays off. His fundamentals are historical, and he is just so clever how he uses his footwork and body to manifest spaces and passing lanes out of nowhere. He is for sure a guy that would be a force in any era... just like any of the all time greats.
I wouldn't be surprised if Jokic ends up top 10 all time when its all said and done!
Hi there!
Thanks for your videos and your refreshing points of view!
As for the question about whether the Joker would thrive in the 90's big men ecosystem, go watch Arvydas Sabonis clips from the Blazers, while keeping in mind that the man was basically running on club legs.
Big men with great footwork, soft touch and high IQ were, are and will be unguardable. Good hoops have never been about raw athleticism.
Such a loss that we didn't get to see Sabonis in his prime play in the NBA.
Once Kareem Abdul Jabbar said Larry Bird 's brain was the muscle which impressed him the most.This could apply to the Joker .This guy is all about skills and basketball IQ when you love basketball you can't dislike his way to play
Love your content sir and totally agree as someone who grew up watching the MEGA POWERS of the center position in the 90s it so refreshing watching Jokic.
He’s already a top ten center all-time at an early point in his career. He’s humble and so incredibly skilled. It’s hard not to like his game.
Saying he's top 10 centet is almost disrespectful to jokic at this point
@@deelak2329 how so?
Top 5*
@@kevin123652 that’s tough. Kareem, Russell, Chamberlain, Shaq, Hakeem, and Moses might still be ahead of him. He’s starting to Make a strong case with the three MVP’s.
Russell, Shaq, Hakeem, Kareem, Moses, Wilt & Duncan are all head of Jokic for me but that’s it.
Man, your pronunciation of his name worms my heart.
You sound like a Serb. Well done. 👍🏀
If you look at his advanced stats, he is playing at an all time elite level. If he gets a few more chips and continues being great for a few more years and he enters the GOAT discussion. I loveMJ but the numbers dont lie
He is a Post up point-center, it sounds ridiculous
This was clearly painful for you, but the truth is the truth... Great job! The guy is an all time great
Not enough is said about Jokic's physical conditioning and stamina. At 6'11" he hustles up and down the floor like a gaurd and is rarely taken out of the game all while playing at a very high level.
I stopped following basketball years ago, but Jokic got this old head watching again. Great video.
Jokic has the highest basketball IQ I have ever seen.
What Jokic is doing to the fanciest more skillful league ever is just ridiculous. And anyone calling him unathletic, you try to move a 7ft tall body like his for 40 minutes, while maintaining the shoulder endurance to keep your accuracy on point....
I like watching jokic play because he plays more around the basket like the old school players instead of just standing around the 3 point line and jacking up low percentage 3 pointers. It's why I like watching the denver nuggets because they have no egos and they like playing for each other. It reminds me of my 2004 detroit pistons with no egos, playing as a team and the team chemistry with comradery. Jokic and murray 2 man game is like the modern day version of stockon and malone by picking apart defenses with there pick and roll offense that teams have a hard time defending and figuring out. On top of the pick and roll offense, aaron gordan has become the 3rd option with the alley oop dunks while playing on both ends of the court and aaron gordan has become part of the 3rd man game. Pick and roll from jokic and murray and than the aaron gordan alley oop dunk is the 3rd man game is what I mean.
This series vs the wolves has shown me how much Jokic defense has improved. He might not be the best 1 on 1 defender but watching how he understands passing lanes on defense to get deflections and his timing when to swipe at the ball is really good!
If you watch closer he started getting so aggressive he was playing facing the basket and driving forward on those bigs he was actually quite good at it.
Great take on a remarkable player
A big man that actually plays like a fuckin big man IMAGINE THAT he's a legit throw back. I'm finna go down on the block and post up...THROW IT DOWN THERE TO ME AND WATCH THE FUCK OUT. Joker and Anthony Edwards LITERALLY SAVING THE LEAGUE AND MAKING HOOPS GREAT AGAIN.
Even put Joker in the 80's 90's, he would still be that productive. He is like watching prime Bird but he is bigger and healthy.
Jokic wouldn’t be able to guard the centers from the 90’s like Olajuwon, Ewing, Shaq, Robinson
Vice Versa, nobody can guard him. And he is considered the best point-center in NBA history. He also shoots over 40% 3pts which also the best among centers, then the other Center has to defend him out of the paint, Joker then has the dribble skill go to the basket. Assist, Long Range, Footwork in low post, and the tip-ball rebound style, make Joker a productive and be a threat in any genre.