One Tweak Made Nikola Jokic the Best Player Alive
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 พ.ค. 2023
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The Denver Nuggets made their first Finals ever after making one key change. It has maximized Nikola Jokic and if the Nuggets win the chip it could cement him as one of the best players of all time. - กีฬา
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@@jakeburri649 😆
You now have a content vacuum when ESPN, Fox sports, etc. only talks about Lebron and the Lakers. You can freely talk about Denver since the others don't.
@@calebsmith254 and it’s my least viewed video in a long time. That tells you something
Can I ask, Why has no one discussed the fact that LeBron had 4s and didn't get a shot off to take his team to overtime.
LeBron's announcement of possible retirement is his usual BS smoke screen.
Everyone then focuses on his "retirement" and no one asks or even mention, "you had 4s what the hell happened"
LeBron is not good for the Lakers, the way he plays them with his contract doesn't exactly screen, "I'm committed ", his demand for certain players and his overall demeanor is not one of loyalty and I'm committed to leaving behind an even stronger and healthier team than when I arrived. He certainly doesn't appear to be invested in their future.
He's messing with them, it's what he's always done they would do better letting him go.
4s on the clock for overtime and try force a game 5.
When I saw it, I could hear Demar, Luka, Giannis, Jimmy, Jokic Kyrie, practically the entire NBA, past, present and future, in a collective chorus, "WTF are you doing". I imagined Kobe telling him "I could've built a court and still got a shot off......" And then Wilt just looking at him and saying, "And you think you're the goat ...........".
Lakers deserve better than this. No player is bigger than game.
People do not forget this man was drafted in the second round. Meaning Every award he wins after he got drafted is 100 times more amazing because he wasn’t believed to make it this far.
during a taco bell ad too 😂
I like that you have a personality and character and you don’t just read off facts or read a script all boring and all monotone
Thanks James!
agreed, it really sets him apart 🔥
I remember you in your prime James, you were a beast! What happened?
@@trvgicn1ghts888 Different James Shields 😂 that was funny tho that made me laugh hahaha
I feel like that is a direct hit on Jimmy x highroller 😢
Jokic winning the finals MVP will be the greatest FU to Pekings
Clown stop lying to yourself Giannis will still be the greatest look at Jokic supporting cast
I freaking love Aaron Gordon. He's absolutely perfect next to Joker. He defends 1 - 5 and cuts like his life depends on it. Joker finds him every time. So fun to watch.
Have to agree with this. I love the Jokic x Murray pick and roll and the fact they have the ability to reverse the pick and roll at any moment, but I find myself mesmerized by the jokic x Gordon connection a bit more. They play so well of each other
I wasn't sure about that trade for AG but my god is he having some fantastic seasons playing with Denver. Plays the cut man perfectly.
People don’t talk about his offense enough, how he cut to the paint every time Jokic took AD out the paint last series. and got easy buckets was perfect
it shows on their first year together. It's just they didnt get the job done in the (2) Playoffs being Murray out. He's like Shawn Marion fitting as the PF in the Suns small ball.
i think it begins with his defense he plays well and joikc find him down low and after this chip now that they been together a lil bit and even partied and worked out in the offseason i think theyre chemistry is only gonna be better
I’m a laker fan but have fallen in love with the Joker since the bubble and I actually enjoy watching Denver games more then the Lakers
Same. I was rooting for Denver in the finals too. Im always been a Lakers fan but Jokic ain't no joke.
Joker deserves every bit of respect of any other superstars in the league
Dude is a monster and plays the game right every time he steps on the floor. We all know he was the true MVP this season but the media and NBA couldn’t allow Joker to win it 3x. Embiid cried his way to getting the MVP.
Denver is looking unstoppable this year, and the scary part is, they might be even stronger next year 👀
How so?
Nuggets don't even look like they're playing at their highest level. It feels like Jokic, Murray, MPJ, and AG can all take a step up.
If they win this year, we could be looking at a new NBA dynasty. Something similar to Tim Duncan and Tony Parker’s San Antonio Spurs.
Love how people get ahead of themselves. Let the man win a chip first before even mentioning a dynasty
@@edvirgiliomwhy ain't nothing wrong with talking a little bit.. its funner than being wishy washy lol..Denver dynasty let's go baby
I am happy for nuggets fans. They absolutely deserve to win it all. Y’all pretty cool fans.
Ha, that is a nice comment right here. God bless.
@@FindWhatYouLookFor yessir🙏
Real shit , I’m a Boston guy and if the Celtics don’t make it I’m rooting for the nuggets all the way. They’ve won the right way and aren’t overly confident
@@k-cx7137 yessir. They’re small market team and jokic is pretty cool dude.
This is the first year since 2020 bubble that Jamal has played in the playoffs, which needs to be said.
Plus they lost MPJ at the beginning of 2021-22 season
ikr and people act like they have lost in the first round every time he has ever been to the playoffs. they got a second round bounce by the suns who went to the finals, a second round bounce by the warriors who won the whole thing (both heavily injured nuggets team too) and lost in the conference finals to the eventual champs. media is just shit really.
Yeah, denver was having Jokic play at the hedge before all the injuries. It takes a lot of energy and discipline. When Jokic had to do EVERYTHING on offense with the injuries, he had to play drop in the playoffs cause he was just worn out. This year they can go back to playing their best option at defense.
Was looking for a reply mentioning the hedge. Here it is. Video was annoying imo.
MPJ is perfect for Nuggets right now. He is not expected to do much (Joker and Jamal will have that burden) and he can just focus on catching and shotting 3s
6’10 Klay Thompson, how do you stop that
i wouldnt be surprised if jokic actually could be a good rim defender, but he opts not to because he absolutely cannot get into foul trouble as he is the heart of their entire offensive output.
truth
Jokic is never going to be a great rim protector but he will block shots at the END of games. He plays defense different in the 4th quarter than the 1st. In the close-out game against the Lakers he had 3 blocks -- same as AD. And one of Nikola's was on AD at the rim in the 4th quarter, a key block. Also, very good hands so he gets a lot of steals for a center.
@@randygraham926 Yes when he knows he has enough fouls to spare for the rest of the game then he starts being more aggressive.
I’m a lakers fan, but credit to Jokic and Murray, they’ve been great all playoffs and whether it’s Miami or Boston I think Denver is gonna win the whole thing and Jokic is the best player alive. Great video as well!
They must be loving this comeback from boston, since it will tire out who ever wins if it goes to game 7 even better. It would be pretty shocking to me if they lose in the finals as they are as good as they can be for the finals having only lost 3 games this post season.
As a nuggets fan I do love it would be a Cinderella story if heat win in 7 hahaha we ready for Boston too but I'd rather face the heat
@@AnimeMemesz yeah the part about either Boston or Miami getting tired out is definitely an important factor
I'm a Laker fan and I think the nuggets got lucky and idc if it's the heat or the Celtics I want Denver to lose
@@lethalexponent6 4-0 is not lucky in no way, shape, or form. Lebron did alr but AD was inconsistent and D'Angelo Russell had shit in his veins. Maybe next year.
Love it. Jokic is undoubtedly the best in the game right now.
Why do they act like the Chicken Nuggets win the finals year after year after year acting like if they have one ring more than Jordan. LOL.. SIT DOWN BE HUMBLE
@@b-slap who are you talking about? Or just using a straw man so you can “dunk” on the nuggets? Ngl that was a pretty sad read bro. Do better.
Stop lying to yourself Giannis is still the best player in the world
@@theetruth8626 best athlete in the NBA maybe. Not best player
@@theetruth8626 FACTS
I've been saying this for like 2 years give jokic his healthy team and he's going to be one of the greatest ever no one is stopping this team even next year because almost none of them are on a expired contract
Stop lying to yourself give Giannis a healthy team
@@theetruth8626 Stop crying
That's actually a soccer tactic. Make the pitch as small as you can on the ball side and then instantly shift with the ball. Can be broken up easily with a fast side change if you have players who can pass like that.
Also hockey. Malone has a former hockey player on his coaching staff.
If Denver stays healthy I could see them winning multiple chips in the next 5. Teams are going to rebuild just to figure out how to defeat Denver that’s how good they are. But Denver has to stay healthy.
the next dynasty is the celtics not the nuggets.
@@swish1457 Nope they are too inconsistent
Respect on that defensive breakdown, highly impressed.
it's from thinking basketball, and he gave him credit
This is how a coach should protect their players, hiding weaknesses, shining strengths
I’m really glad that you called out that random idiot who said that Jamal Murray’s Bubble run was a fluke. Really makes him look silly doesn’t it
*The DENVER NUGGETS Historic Run So Far:*
• First time to Swept a team in a 7-game series.
• First time in NBA Finals.
• First time beaten the Lakers in a playoff series.
• Clinched the 1st seed for the First time in franchise history.
Thanks for showing the Nuggets some love!
Kendrick Perkins, talking about MVP caliber players while only averaging 5 pts a game is wild
Um actually 5.4 points a game🤓
@@BiggestBird25 lol. Fair enough
So who can talk about Jordan? God himself?
@@feifeishuishui Jordan is Him according to some
Perkins played with MVP caliber players so he knows MVP caliber players
Not Jokić fan, but I'm so happy when players shut up all of those "experts" on tv and make them look like clowns. Let's go Denver
KCP and BRUCE BROWN was a huge pick up
To be fair Casey, Steph flies everyone. Prime Rudy, Sabonis, any big he can go by. I’m really happy for him! As a two decade Warriors fan, this might’ve been your best video yet. Keep it up!
Yea True , this guys just over states for the hype and video drama. Just for Views guys.
Man do i appreciate that you actually take time to even call your own self out with predictions that failed
Denver went out and got the right kind of defensive players not just good defensive players. The guys that can guard multiple positions and like with Gordon a Uber athletic guy who can switch on to any position without having to worry about lit up same with KCPg. But with MPJ and Jokic not being high level defensive guys putting the right kind of defense around them not only protects their weakness but actually make them better playing defense. The Culture in Denver is what makes them special. Murray being supported after his injury being told he was their guy no matter what and that showed everyone they were going to run it back until they get a championship with little Tweeks in role players and supporting cast guys off the bench. Still wish they had Jeremy Grant though!
Right now I'll bet Grant wishes he had stayed in Denver ... not going to the finals with Portland. 🙂
I'm happy we're finally done with the super team Era. This is much better.
I'm with u on that no these so called superstars can't hide behind a loaded roster and actually have to earned their stripes unlike Bron KD and Steph
@@theetruth8626 true for Bron & KD, but Steph on the other hand.... Isn't truly like that.
He stay in his draft team, grow together with them, and develop skill & playstyle according to it. The fact that he & his teammates grow to be "loaded" players are just the amazing outcome of the same grind that Dame does, just with better results. Maybe because better training facilities or better athletic trainer or better coach.
Even in the highest values he had, he doesn't looking for another destination. Even in the lowest point of the team, he stays.
Love your enthusiasm and honesty. You consistently put out great videos. Leagues beyond anything ESPN and other NBA media. I wish you and several other youtubers could put together an NBA channel on cable.
I don’t know if I believe you based on that name but thanks 😆😆
@@AMHoops 😂😂😂
Nailed it. You're awesome.
Respect! Way to man up!
Yeah man, your videos are top notch! I like your bold claims, your excitement in your videos, and your logic. It’s top notch for sure!
Honestly I wouldn't say there was any "tweak" that made the nuggets better. All the pieces fell in place for them, unlike last year.
Unlike last TWO years. They lost both Jamal in 2021 and then MPJ at the start of 2021-22 season. Their best players besides Jokić and AG were Will Barton and Monte Morris.
Not sure about the steals stat by Jokić. I think it went up this season, so that is a remark to his def abilities, if true.
This Nuggets team is amazing.
Lebron said this was the toughest team he’s faced as a laker, meaning this is the best team he’s seen in about 4 years. People need to stop doubting the Nuggets
Awesome video man 🔥
Jokic was better defensively lest year then this year. centers aren't supposed to guard Steph Curry
Switch defense?
Denver as a team really seems motivated and have a lot to prove even listen to their coach they feel like the underdog and feel disrespected as a team and Jokic Murray and many are fueled and motivated by that
This is what ESPN is missing, Denver content like this instead they kept covering that stupid Lakers, Lebron and Kyrie potentially going to LA
The denver looks unstoppable' finaly you realise what is a good basket ball team. Good for your Nba channel. I am happy you are a believer now. Team Am hoops am hoops.
Great video like always
As a Warriors fan the Nuggets remind me of us (excluding this season for obvious reasons) the Nuggets not only work as a team but as a family! They have been proving everyone wrong this year and seeing them get the championship would be awesome, If it’s Heat and Nuggets I actually wouldn’t mind who wins because I would also love to see Jimmy Butler capture his first ring too. This finals about to be lit can’t wait!
Yall used to defend like that when Mike Brown was there
100% agree with everything you just said
Why do they act like the Chicken Nuggets win the finals year after year after year acting like if they have one ring more than Jordan. LOL.. SIT DOWN BE HUMBLE
No Denver don't Denver better than Golden State. Because of their elite big man
The Nuggets did another thing as GSW: they built the team themselves with smart draft picks and trades
I appreciate your willingness to make fun of/recognize your previous takes. The pundits on ESPN would never acknowledge their mistakes.
This man can C Walk to the basket, unguardable 😂
I really enjoy your videos. I also learn english with your channel 😊
Keep up the content! W vid 🏀
When I saw Jokić for the first time I've said he's gonna be one of the greatest of all times. I do not understand people who love basketball and have not seen it or still don't.
I've watched a few of your vids. Subscribed 👍
damn that's some good content and analytics - sub'd
Nice content
Beautiful basketball, that's what it's about. This finals series is going to be great.
It’s amazing that Jokic makes offense easier for his teammates and in return his teammates make defense easier for Jokic
I would love to see any other current or former NBA player play with Campazzo, Rivers and Barton and make the Playoffs at all.
Great point
Jokic this best player,he having a historically good playoff run this year
That don't make him the best player silly
hey, keep up these videos please!
Thumbs up for calling yourself out! Great content!
gotta resoect the jokere he make tough shots and rebounds, passes, creates good looks for himslef and his guys. he is a smart player. the nuggest desver to win it all they have been the best team this season by far and it has shown in the playoffs. i picked them to win it all. cause they are sacry on both ends of the floor of size . and offesne and deffese. and a very good coach that knows hpw tomput his guys in the postiion to succeed. and amkes smart adjustments.
Nikola Jokic 💪💪💪MVP, The Best player NBA
Greatness is in the head if you have top notch physical attributes. I hope the Nuggets can keep the edge to bring the championship to Denver.
I'm tired of it bro calling jokic a bad rim protector it's just not true he's not elite or anything but he is at least average the only reason people think he's bad is because all of their perimeter defenders were injured and he had to guard PGs on pull up jumpers which isn't his job
He was definitely decent against AD - I’ll give you that
@@AMHoops if AD had to guard pull up jumpers he would be a "bad defender" too
He isn't a really good rim protector but he will actually go after blocks in the 4th quarter and end of games. I think he actually plays possum early in games and guys are used to easy layups. Then he will block their shot when game is on the line. He's won multiple games with last second blocked shots the last couple of years.
Jokic had 3 blocks and a steal in the close-out game against the Lakers.
@@randygraham926 yeah he isn't an athletic defender he is just smart he gets to the right places and he's not weak so it's not like he gets bullied
As someone whose worst youtube comment was “I still want Jalen Suggs over Scottie Barnes” one day before the NBA draft (which is still lurking in the comments section of a video somewhere) I respect you for owning up to that take.
Team chemistry on 1000%!
Ppl forget he lost hella weight in the bubble year and everything change since then 💯💯💯
i love your videos
The team player concept is what got Detroit Pistons both their chips with Isaiah and with Chauncey 🤔
They play 2-1-2 zone, jokic hunts whatever its in the paint, in pick they switch to a box until jokic closes out and comes back to his position
It's nice seeing someone actually acknowledge an old take didn't age well (Murray thing). Tons of people try and just rewrite history and pretend like they were onboard forever ago lol
Now I understand how they play so mechanical, GeNiUs😮🎉
NIKOLA JOKIĆ IS:
HIM
THE TRUTH
THE ANSWER
THE BIG TICKET
THE BIG FUNDAMENTAL
☆☆☆NOT SINCE WILT!!!!!☆☆☆
SUPERMAN(APPROVED BUY SHAQ😉)
NEO(HE FIGURED OUT THE MATRIX)
THE BEST HUMAN BEING ❤️
THE BIG TIPPER
THE JOKER
BIG HONEY
WCF MVP👊
THE BEST PLAYER IN THE GAME
THE REAL MVP
To be continued....
I predict that Jamal Murray would be Finals MVP
Respect for claiming the bad take, it seems like people make it look too hard to do
Am i crazy or does Jokic actually have good Defense now? He doesn’t have rim protection, yet he is great at contesting, intercepting passes and poking the ball away. And that’s how he guarded AD, before AD can get his shot off or go to the paint, the ball would “slip” out of his hands. This is all because Jokic would poke the ball out
He has very good hands for a center and actually gets quite a few steals on D.
Hats off to denver
No way people still doubt Murray when dude can obviously play on playoffs lol. And idk about the statement where he's close to kobe or steph..he heats up slow before taking over the game which is different. Always been an underrated player and underestimated player imo.
Losing weight was the biggest factor imo, but it was always there
When Christian Braun hits his stride this team will be unbeatable. He is a team player, great defender and a born winner.
Golden state no longer has strength in numbers. They overrely on stephen curry nowadays, like they did in the game 7 vs sacramento and certain games vs the lakers. Denver plays true team ball where jokic doesn't have to go off for 30+ in order to win. They have 6 or 7 guys averaging double digit scoring per game.
wow youre so wise
Nothing deserves respect more then admiting when u are wrong. Big up to u man!
#houstonrockets!!! #rocketschopshop !! #lockedonrockets !! #alperensengun !! That’s exactly how they should build the team around Alpi. Run the offense through Alpi and defend as a whole team!
Quit copying
Love anything about the nuggets 💛💙💛💙
Denver was never PO s joke when healthy...and Jokic s bed defence comming from team bed deffence as you mention in the beggining with campazzo Morris Burton you will always left alone vs pick and roll
If anyone was blaming jokic for not being able to defend guards in space they are just basketball stupid! Pick and roll defense is on both the guards and centers not just the center, guards jobs are to be able to fight over screens.
my guy only stopped yelling long enough to deliver a commercial
Both years discussed he didn't have Murray or MPJ. Now they can't just focus on him.
that first example on defense you showed was him literally being on an island having to cover two dudes and if he dropped back to get ayton booker would have just had a wide open layup
Earned a sub from me! Keep up the sick videos bro!!
Thanks Cody!!
calling mpj and aaron gordon stars is crazy. they're just really good role players that are maximized due to denver's offense and jokic.
Stop it Porter is a star who just playing in Denver system
Porter is projected number 1 pick before his injury..
Also, you should link that Thinking Basketball video
When a guy calls himself and idiot on his own video, you know it's gonna be good. Well done!
Well, honestly, that’s an interesting defensive scheme to hide Jokič, but under European basketball standards it’s like nothing special. It’s always funny to me that stuff that’s “amazing” or “genius” in NBA is pretty common in 2nd or even 3rd divisions in Europe 😅
If Nuggets vs. Heat happen, I don't care who wins that title. They both deserve it
No they don't Miami has no business in no NBA finals. They benefiting off Milwaukee being injured and playing the weak Knicks ain't nothing deserving of that resume
It's a version of the "Pack Line" defense that high school and college teams have run for the past 15 years...
I'm not surprised if Denver wins it all bcuz everything is ready in their organization 🙂✅
Damn, even their freaking defense have something like this. They recover so fast from double teams by multiple matchup switches and Joker quickly returning on the post.
I mean, the defender rotation reminds me of olympic handball defenses, where a pivot roams in the defense and as the ball goes around ypu need to always cover, if the wing runs inside, the defenting wing shifts to the outside player, and others follow suit
Health has always been Denver's Achilles heel.
A.M hoops can u make a vid about the Celtics pls (after Derrick whites buzzer beater)