Anyone who describes jokic as “boring” never played competitive basketball at any level. When someone makes the game look that easy it’s amazing to watch.
Facts anyone that played gets hyped up by the right play, casuals get hyped up for something flashy. How can jokic be boring and then people mention Steph, sorry but to me Steph just shooting is kinda boring. He can't do anything else on floor, can't pass, can't defend just shoot. I seen Jokic block Zion dunk as time expired. Won nuggets game
This literally feels like league realizing he'll be an all time great and basically saying to the fans "ok people we have some catching up to do, let's start from the beginning" 😂
The Nuggets culture has been building for 8 years toward this moment. I see so many guys in these highlights that were a part of the foundation, Darrell Arthur, Jameer Nelson, Will Barton, Gary Harris, Faried, all them were a part of the team's development specifically Nikola.
Gallinari? PAUL MILLSAP? Come on bruh. Those guys were key pieces on Jokic’s development. Then you have guys like Monte Morris, Campazzo, and Plumlee who also helped develop Jokic’s playmaking movement without the ball.
Jokic almost averaged a triple double last season while having a usage rate less than 28%. To put that in perspective, LeBron last season had a usage rate of 33% and when Westbrook was averaging a triple double his usage rate was over 40%. That’s insane efficiency
As a Serbian fan of Nikola Jokić, I didn't miss a single season of him in the NBA. I watched his last season in the Serbian legion and then it was clear that he has more possibilities and a different style than other big players. I'm sure they saw the same thing in Denver during his first season. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to watch it live since then.
@@Time_Lapse_Master. None of those guys are draft steals lol they were drafted high. They were expected to be good. Sure both were better than expected but I wouldn’t classify them as a draft “steal”.
One his first highlight, I like how that Grizzles fan got hyped on that insane pass. Sometimes you just gotta tip your hat to good ball, even if it is against your team.
The man finally getting some love. Ohh the next season's MVP voting gonna be interesting. Those triple-doubles won't be viewed as *stat-padding* anymore. Because Jokic holds the all-time record in a single playoff run ( and still counting ).
I honestly don't care if he never wins MVP again, the fuss this year is ridiculous, it's never been a very meaningful award and I don't think his legacy will change a jot whether he wins 2 or 8
The first time I saw him play on t.v I was reminded a lot of tim duncan. But now? I think hes just one of a kind. Good playmaking/passer. Not lazy at all when it comes to getting rebounds. Can put up 3’s. Can make his own shots. He also got that winning mentality. And very durable can play a full complete season.
Passing skill of Larry Bird, Dribbling skill of Magic Johnson, Court Vision of Steve Nash, and Paint Dominance of Tim Duncan. Only 2x NBA MVP Nikola Jokic has.😊😊
Obviously hindsight is 20/20 looking back but I honestly have no clue how he went 41st overall. Before being drafted he was already one of the best players in his league (had teams from 6 different countries) with amazing efficiency. He had one of the the basketball IQs in the draft, quick decision maker, by far the best passer for someone even close to his size (in years!), could shoot, amazing touch around the rim, all at 7 feet tall. Only thing that was a red flag was if his speed and conditioning could hold at an NBA level. With scouting today he would have certainly been a 1st round pick, probably in the late teens like Sengun, his closest comp IMO. Either way, ecstatic he’s in Denver and hopefully he can win us 4 more games 🤞
I think it’s because he doesn’t fit the mold the NBA is trying to promote and it would take a really special and dedicated franchise to develop that diamond in the rough or … hidden gold NUGGET shall we say lol 💰🃏⚒️💥
"a bit soft and he's really unathletic. there is no pop in anything he does. laterally he looks slow, doesn't change ends well, has poor elevation and agility. even on his jumpers he looks like he barely jumps." A typical perspective in April 2014.
What's crazy is knowing Jusuf Nurkic is sitting on the bench. Imagine having a good role center worthy of starting on any team that doesn't have a star center, and having him come off the bench while Nikola starts his rookie year. That's a bold move, and a commitment to Jok's future. Paid dividends
He started as playmaker but suddenly he grows up 25cm . So they switched him to center position. There is reason ehy he is so good with passing. U can watch it in his interview for ArenaSport
Amazing offensive iq Excellent passer Tall great for rebounds Man’s is just a walking trip-dub on any given night🔥🔥 D-wade voice: god said “ you can have all that, but I’m keeping that defense” 😂😂
I saw Michael Malone smiling on one play made by Nikola. Maybe at this point, he was thinking on how to utilize Nikola's playmaking ability for the future Nuggets system.
man how impressive. playing day in day out in front of an almost empty arena (40:00) and still giving your best. they realy gone a long way till to this point in time. congrats to the nuggets and man this joker is a different breed. was as a rookie and still is. all time great - and all time humbled.
Don't get me wrong, Nuggets attendance was horrendous back then, but that game was particularly empty because of a blizzard. I had tickets and didn't feel it was safe to drive that night. Which sucked because the Nuggets won on an insane buzzer beater.
An ideal opportunity for people who missed the basketball expert,basketball savant, now they can see what they missed in this hour and will not see again like some who watched the whole games.
2:12 during this game we had no idea we were watching the two future best players in the league going head to head, just another regular season game at the time.
There is no feeling as i stay up till 4am and i found out that my stream is Attitude tv, their commentary duo is the best in the league. Love you ATTITUDE!
The facts that Denver let a 2nd round, 41st draft pick wear a number 15 jersey in his rookie season tells me that Denver had no plans to retire Melo's 15, and after the 2023 Finals, there's even more reason for them not to.
The only thing stopping Jokic from becoming the biggest player in the league right now is him not dunking. If he had even a few posters then he'd be a leading vote getter at All star weekend
To put this into perspective, i dont think even Giannis, Ja, Butler, Tatum, or any other "electrifying" player has an hour ling competition put up by the NBA
It's crazy to see these highligts looking more athletic than today. But he basically does the same things today, he's just bigger and stronger and can force so much of this in defanse's face. Incredible.
Rewatching his rookie highlights make you realize at one point he played against great bigs like tim duncan, garnett, and dirk. Amazing
bro you forgot bosh
people really be sleeping on bosh
Amar'e Stoudemire aslo, zach randolph aslo.
@@nahtzeelover4248 Bro you want him to list every center in history damn lol
Yeah they were done.
@@DrShwazz so you saying that Chris Bosh was just another center 💀
Anyone who describes jokic as “boring” never played competitive basketball at any level. When someone makes the game look that easy it’s amazing to watch.
That’s how I feel when I see soccer,
ABSOLUTELY. He is must see tv
A big time BOX OFFICE player
people like you wanna sound knowledgable so bad by putting people down for enjoying a different style of basketball.
Facts anyone that played gets hyped up by the right play, casuals get hyped up for something flashy. How can jokic be boring and then people mention Steph, sorry but to me Steph just shooting is kinda boring. He can't do anything else on floor, can't pass, can't defend just shoot. I seen Jokic block Zion dunk as time expired. Won nuggets game
Boring is what Danny Green does best
Even in his Rookie Season dude can pass the ball.
fr
He was Born with those passing skills
@@joelembiid9062 and you were born to cry and go home in the second round
@@bullymaguire8161 name checks out
@@bullymaguire8161 damn tobey 💀
1h of pure basketball simplicity and poetry
.. catch, pass, no complications, just simple and beautiful
Underrated comment
This literally feels like league realizing he'll be an all time great and basically saying to the fans "ok people we have some catching up to do, let's start from the beginning" 😂
Hahahaha 😂😂
Took them a while. Just a couple of league MVPs and a finals appearance.
Good one.
for real tho
BETTER 7 YEARS LATE THAN NEVER
😂😂😂😂😂
The Nuggets culture has been building for 8 years toward this moment. I see so many guys in these highlights that were a part of the foundation, Darrell Arthur, Jameer Nelson, Will Barton, Gary Harris, Faried, all them were a part of the team's development specifically Nikola.
Gary Harris and Will Barton were great
Darrell Arthur’s still with the team too!
Don’t forget Nurkic bro he was there and jokic took nurks place respectively
Gallinari? PAUL MILLSAP? Come on bruh. Those guys were key pieces on Jokic’s development.
Then you have guys like Monte Morris, Campazzo, and Plumlee who also helped develop Jokic’s playmaking movement without the ball.
He just keeps getting better every season.
Sensenational top 5 center all time idc what anybody says
“that’s a no look pass from your 7-foot, 19-year old centre" is the foreshadowing i needed
Jokic almost averaged a triple double last season while having a usage rate less than 28%. To put that in perspective, LeBron last season had a usage rate of 33% and when Westbrook was averaging a triple double his usage rate was over 40%. That’s insane efficiency
Well Said! Truth.....eye test lunatics can't see past flash
@@mja4wphell even eye test says a thing, that he is best passer ever
@@ЛукаТ-э3э Larry Bird was the greatest passer ever
@@moheganson Magic? 😢
@Arrived in May true
Nikola Jokic is simply unreal, great vision, great handles , with high percentage shooting from the field with a amazing basketball IQ.
MAGNIFICENT
So many NBA legends are hyped before they even play in the league. Jok is the legend hiding in plain sight.
Could we please also get a year 2 compilation, year 3 compilation, year 4, year 5 etc to see the improvement each season?
Bro just look it up
Sure master we will get on it
🤣@@Diegos1707
As a Serbian fan of Nikola Jokić, I didn't miss a single season of him in the NBA. I watched his last season in the Serbian legion and then it was clear that he has more possibilities and a different style than other big players. I'm sure they saw the same thing in Denver during his first season. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to watch it live since then.
He's the sole reason I returned to watching the NBA in 2015 after more then 10 years of pause.
The REAL MVP!
So real
Factos
only losers care about regular season MVP's.
@@nikosvaultliterally Embiid
I don’t understand the people that think his game is boring, his passing and crafty scoring is a thing of beauty, he’s a one of a kind player.
He’s just doesn’t rely on athleticism like we’re used to over here.
Joker scoring on Perk at 6:13 is kinda funny for some reason 😂
Magic + Hakeem + Kareem + threepointers = Nikola Jokic
Magic + Dirk + Duncan
Don’t disrespect hakeem Jokic has no we’re near the defense and is half the ost scorer
Jokic = Magic + Bird + Dirk
Combines the best of
- Magic's and Bird's playmaking
- Bird's quick hands
- Dirk's shooting
He’s none of those players. More like bird+prime Kevin love+ Sabonis. Maybe a touch of dirk or moses malone.
Magic + Hakeem + Kareem + Bird = Jokic. which makes him like no-one we have ever seen. What a Joker! Poetry in motion.
What a beast!
You gotta be real ready anytime when Jokic handles the ball. Props to his teammates.
Dude has a chance to be the biggest draft steal ever. Arguably already is.
embiid still better
He already is... And the only 2 that are even close are Kobe at #13 and Steph at #7
He's pretty much the biggest steal already considering he was a 41st pick. Manu would be at second to me being picked at 58th
@@Time_Lapse_Master. None of those guys are draft steals lol they were drafted high. They were expected to be good. Sure both were better than expected but I wouldn’t classify them as a draft “steal”.
I’d say Ben Wallace should be in the convo. Man didn’t even get drafted.
No clue how people think his game is boring there’s no way they’re watching the same player
They're not watching him at all. It's become very clear recently as people finally come around. They just weren't watching.
man these assists are magical... even the first one is something else
Damn I miss those spurs. Heat - spurs finals were so good to watch, last time I watched all the finals games and enjoyed every minute
Those lightening bounce passes are unstealable and so pleasing to watch.
Man the nuggets really got it right between him and Nurkic lol 😂
It's frightening to think how much damage Portland would be causing if he had been playing with Lillard this whole time.
@@cmc5394oparva Might get a title with the man
One his first highlight, I like how that Grizzles fan got hyped on that insane pass. Sometimes you just gotta tip your hat to good ball, even if it is against your team.
The man finally getting some love. Ohh the next season's MVP voting gonna be interesting. Those triple-doubles won't be viewed as *stat-padding* anymore. Because Jokic holds the all-time record in a single playoff run ( and still counting ).
I honestly don't care if he never wins MVP again, the fuss this year is ridiculous, it's never been a very meaningful award and I don't think his legacy will change a jot whether he wins 2 or 8
Mvp should be atleast from conference finalist teams...
He was 41st pick and now he is mvp!
3 time + 1FMVP, simply incredible
So great and refreshing to see a different style of ball....he is changing the league...impact player Joker is
This is so satisfying to watch
I have to admit.. I've been very wrong about this baller! 💐
Such an unorthodox player yet his game is so simple and pretty.
Never seen a guy like Jokic. True unicorn
Even for your average all-star, these would be career-level highlights, and the man was just feeling it out in the first season...
You can see how much he’s improved his handle and scoring. The passing was always there it’s just more refined now
Best player in the league no question
The first time I saw him play on t.v I was reminded a lot of tim duncan. But now? I think hes just one of a kind. Good playmaking/passer. Not lazy at all when it comes to getting rebounds. Can put up 3’s. Can make his own shots. He also got that winning mentality. And very durable can play a full complete season.
This is Art..
Beginning of Legend
It’s crazy to see people actually loving jokic
The MVP was born
Joker is the GOAT at passing still
Damn, 1 hour of just his Rookie moments, Jokic mixtape when he hang it up about to be CRAZY
real heads knew from the first second they watched….He was special from that first game on
NBA: the Nuggets 41st pick Nikola Jokic
Jokic: am sleepin' let the Taco represent me
😂❤
Passing skill of Larry Bird, Dribbling skill of Magic Johnson, Court Vision of Steve Nash, and Paint Dominance of Tim Duncan. Only 2x NBA MVP Nikola Jokic has.😊😊
Insulting to Jokic, bros passing blows Larry out the water
Should be 3x NBA MVP
@@vanilla_badger anyone mentioned in same breath as Bird is beautiful.
Passing skill of larry bird? Sorry i’m so confused
@@godz2928 seems so
Obviously hindsight is 20/20 looking back but I honestly have no clue how he went 41st overall. Before being drafted he was already one of the best players in his league (had teams from 6 different countries) with amazing efficiency. He had one of the the basketball IQs in the draft, quick decision maker, by far the best passer for someone even close to his size (in years!), could shoot, amazing touch around the rim, all at 7 feet tall. Only thing that was a red flag was if his speed and conditioning could hold at an NBA level. With scouting today he would have certainly been a 1st round pick, probably in the late teens like Sengun, his closest comp IMO. Either way, ecstatic he’s in Denver and hopefully he can win us 4 more games 🤞
I think it’s because he doesn’t fit the mold the NBA is trying to promote and it would take a really special and dedicated franchise to develop that diamond in the rough or … hidden gold NUGGET shall we say lol 💰🃏⚒️💥
@@jesstiss222 I love that phrase. Hidden gold nugget!
"a bit soft and he's really unathletic. there is no pop in anything he does. laterally he looks slow, doesn't change ends well, has poor elevation and agility. even on his jumpers he looks like he barely jumps."
A typical perspective in April 2014.
The Adriatic MVP season was after he was already drafted.
Awww thanks@@xum0007! It’s true tho 🥹
He's so much bigger and stronger now
Thank you NBA for showing moments from the best player in the world🖐👏
And this was Just the beginning....wow im speechless
Thank you for this amazing video!
What's crazy is knowing Jusuf Nurkic is sitting on the bench. Imagine having a good role center worthy of starting on any team that doesn't have a star center, and having him come off the bench while Nikola starts his rookie year. That's a bold move, and a commitment to Jok's future. Paid dividends
The Greatest Center ever!
This kid pretty good he might even win a championship one day
This guy has all the offensive skill sets. Unselfish and humble.
He arguably could already be the most all around offensively talented center in the history of basketball.
His Court vision is insane
wow.... finally some content about the Nuggets...good job..
It's like they made him in a lab.
"Every pro basketball player's dream team mate"
He started as playmaker but suddenly he grows up 25cm . So they switched him to center position. There is reason ehy he is so good with passing. U can watch it in his interview for ArenaSport
He grew during the NBA? Wow.
@@plumeria66 nah in young ages like teen ,but during that time he developed passings skills
Amazing offensive iq
Excellent passer
Tall great for rebounds
Man’s is just a walking trip-dub on any given night🔥🔥
D-wade voice: god said “ you can have all that, but I’m keeping that defense” 😂😂
Good thing they chose jokic over nurkic
As Laker fan Ima say this GIVE JOKER HIS GAWDDAM RESPECT?!
world class.
People forget he finished 3rd in Rookie of the Year voting
there is no reason people will hate a player like this
I saw Michael Malone smiling on one play made by Nikola. Maybe at this point, he was thinking on how to utilize Nikola's playmaking ability for the future Nuggets system.
YES ESPN, GIVE US MORE JOKIĆ CONTENT 💪
man how impressive. playing day in day out in front of an almost empty arena (40:00) and still giving your best. they realy gone a long way till to this point in time. congrats to the nuggets and man this joker is a different breed. was as a rookie and still is. all time great - and all time humbled.
Don't get me wrong, Nuggets attendance was horrendous back then, but that game was particularly empty because of a blizzard. I had tickets and didn't feel it was safe to drive that night. Which sucked because the Nuggets won on an insane buzzer beater.
@@gojira931 thx for that insight
Witness greatest. More power to him.
Credit to Coach Mike Malone speaking up
good video to watch in between commercials for game 2 of the finals!
An ideal opportunity for people who missed the basketball expert,basketball savant, now they can see what they missed in this hour and will not see again like some who watched the whole games.
Lol spamming Jokic posts, NBA have realised theyve got alot of catching up to do.
Unreal.
I can't believe I was asleep this entire time and didn't even pay attention to how good he had always been...
2:12 during this game we had no idea we were watching the two future best players in the league going head to head, just another regular season game at the time.
Time to get that 1st ring.
awesomeee, i wish it had the date for each one
Less jus say Nikolai jokic had that dawg in him
*has 😈
There is no feeling as i stay up till 4am and i found out that my stream is Attitude tv, their commentary duo is the best in the league. Love you ATTITUDE!
Altitude, sry :)
Best Center of all-time, quote me in a few years
Kinda feels weird that NBA is pumping Jokic content on the year he didn't win the MVP... 😂😂
Nba is finally realizing that Jokic is the new face of the league.
great great perfomance
The facts that Denver let a 2nd round, 41st draft pick wear a number 15 jersey in his rookie season tells me that Denver had no plans to retire Melo's 15, and after the 2023 Finals, there's even more reason for them not to.
0:48 i love that sleeved jersey
The only thing stopping Jokic from becoming the biggest player in the league right now is him not dunking. If he had even a few posters then he'd be a leading vote getter at All star weekend
I am Serbian, but this is amazing even for Serbian :)
This dude made Faried look like a basketball player.
Thank you for uploadind this NBA!
Lets Go Jokic!
Greatest of all time
To put this into perspective, i dont think even Giannis, Ja, Butler, Tatum, or any other "electrifying" player has an hour ling competition put up by the NBA
Actually Ja does.🤷🏽♂️
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6:13 Jokic cooking Kendrick PERKINS lol
Perkins jumping like a primabalerina :D
And that was prime Kendrick Perkins too! 😅
It's crazy to see these highligts looking more athletic than today. But he basically does the same things today, he's just bigger and stronger and can force so much of this in defanse's face. Incredible.
He looks more athletic now than this, just looks leaner as a rookie
Jokic became a Superstar player after his Back to Back NBA MVP Seasons and now a NBA Champion and Finals MVP
Bravoooo Jokic
Ahh those were the times , when mike miller was going crazy on the bench and marlowe and hastings were surprised by every single thing nikola does.
Nikola jocik youre the best on the seaaon of moments in nba games with aa rookie of the year MVP.