As a nuggets fan from 2016, a lot of us knew he would be good bc we watched this on a nightly basis, but it took a while before national media started realizing how good Jokic is
The truth? NBA critics value American players with athleticism over foreign high-IQ players. A perfect example would be the Suns picking Ayton over Luka with the 1st pick. Sure, he played in Arizona and they needed a center, but this ain't the 90s anymore.
My cousin used to tell me he'd been watching this Jokic guy his whole rookie season, that he was special and would explode into stardom soon, I thought nothing of it back then lmao
C33Four this kid has the goods. His offensive game looks like Dirk and his passing game is like Sabonis. There's isn't another player in the league like this.
This dude here cold af underrated i must say his skill level as a big man the passing ability and to stretch the floor and bang down low is incredible bright future for him i got him on my radar
He just showed up and started playing in the NBA. Even most of us in Serbia didn't really know what happened, all of a sudden we started saying - hey look, there's this clumzy big guy in some Denver doing strange stuff. And yet look at him now.
If that crazy strenght and conditionning coach that the Nuggets have puts him under explosiveness workouts ... With his vision and footwork, he's gon be a major problem
It was “all part of the plan” for Joker to win a championship for his city.🃏 Congrats to Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Malone and everyone else on the Nuggets squad in Denver for winning their first championship in franchise history.
all serbian players are intelligent players that;s how it is here in our game, we play it with heads not strengh, strengh can do anybody... if someone wants to watch game of fights with a ball than he should skip basketball and watch football..
He's so fundamentally sound. His footwork is elite and his basketball iQ along with his post up, midrange & 3 point shot making abilities will have him going down as one of the greatest centers of all time.
If we represent this rookie class by Poker cards, KAT would be an Ace (most valuable card), KP would be a King but Jokic would be a Wild Card (invaluable piece that unlock unlimited opportunities)
Not sure if anyone's with me, but the guy that Jokic reminds me of the most is Larry Bird with his high basketball IQ, precise shot for a big guy, uncanny passing ability and court vision and overall skill set.
cant wait for next season. i wanna see a lineup of mudiay, wilson, gallo, hernangomez (awaiting nickname) and jokic. faried as 6th man followed by garris, nurk and barton. am i crazy for wanting to see that?
From Wat I saw , he's a taller version of Zach Randolph, physically the same, he's just longer , with the passing of Larry bird , don't laugh his passing is at the same level 👊
And here we are. Now he id the best center in the league, 2x mvp (should be 3x in a row), blasting Lakers in western finals conf 3:0. He will end up as top10 centers in nba history.
The kid has it all. There are PG's in the league who don't pass as well as jokic. If he works on his body and he fills out correctly watch out.
He's already huge 6'11 253
I think he is big enough, just needs to make it more muscle or bulk and not just fat or his naturally big frame.
nuggetsfan0115 look at the kid now
@@derpderp1245 😂 he did get bigger, just more fat instead of muscle though
Otimus Prime you were about... 2 years too early
Now he's arguably the greatest player on the planet
It’s not arguable anymore
Not greatest, best
tbh as a bron fan he got it think that became clear to alot past games
He still needs to win the finals and he's lucky the Joker stopper is already on Taiwan 😂
Imagine if it was 09 lebron vs Jokic 💀
I like how everybody already have faith in him from like 7 years ago
I've never seen a YT comments section age so well.
Bro I started watching basketball the year of this video and I saw him play and I was like damn. 😵💫
As a nuggets fan from 2016, a lot of us knew he would be good bc we watched this on a nightly basis, but it took a while before national media started realizing how good Jokic is
How tf did we not see this man turning into a superstar... this was his ROOKIE year bruh doing stuff like this. Insane
Facts
His Rookie season would've been in 2014-2015, but decided to play overseas for another year before going to the NBA
I sow it ,and never missed a mf game ,we in wcf 3:0 against Lakers
it was obvious he was gonna be great, just not as great as hes been.
The truth? NBA critics value American players with athleticism over foreign high-IQ players. A perfect example would be the Suns picking Ayton over Luka with the 1st pick. Sure, he played in Arizona and they needed a center, but this ain't the 90s anymore.
His passing was sick even 5 years ago, now he is about to win MVP 🏆
Thanks captain obvious
Back to back
He always been good
He's about to win a ring.
@@firstnamelastname6148 ok
My cousin used to tell me he'd been watching this Jokic guy his whole rookie season, that he was special and would explode into stardom soon, I thought nothing of it back then lmao
And now, he's an NBA champion. Congrats, Nikola.
One of the most promising players in the NBA. He makes everything look so easy, and funny. Speciall player.
Good call
You were right friend!!
Yay
good call
Spot on...especially how he makes everything look easy and funny 😂 so many times when I watch him, I ask "How tf did he do that"
Now he’s on his way to a third MVP.. I’m blessed to have been lucky enough to watch jokic from 2016 until now
This guy has a ton of skill and IQ. If he can get his physical body slightly better and stronger he will be virtually unstoppable.
Yup lol
W
So many years later and he just broke the record for most 20 point triple doubles in a row in the playoffs
And, he is.
jesus christ brother you're a visionary
He has potential of Kareem with his post hook and can pass like lebron , magic , rondo he keeps this up he will be a great to come
And now jokic is a superstar and MVP just insane
They saw it before anyone
This aged well
Nice prediction :)
2X MVP, about to get his first championship
holy shit if I saw this comment 6 years ago I thought you’d be reaching and say you’re exaggerating it. But no jfc this dude’s a monster
my gf walked into the room while I was watching this but I had to change it to porn to make her think I'm watching something less dirty.
C33Four this kid has the goods. His offensive game looks like Dirk and his passing game is like Sabonis. There's isn't another player in the league like this.
About to get his first of many rings. A new Golden State about to begin. Will go down as top 5 player ever once he does.
This dude here cold af underrated i must say his skill level as a big man the passing ability and to stretch the floor and bang down low is incredible bright future for him i got him on my radar
4 years later and he’s an MVP contender
@@masteryoda913 HE IS THE MVP !
@@tirkejakuzamber6918 Becoming back to back MVP
This dude is Yoda. He said it. We just didn't understand.
🏆
Not watching Nuggets game from the past, after watching this highlights, man, I'm gonna watch some of them this season
I can see this kid being something in the future. Won’t be surprised if he gets an MVP or even a Ring.
he already got multiple MVPs, why are you commenting this bruh its not even funny
@@szkhan69 it is funny
I was about comment how fkn right you were...then I saw it was posted a day ago 😂😂😂
Thats a bold claim for a guy who was drafted in the middle of a taco bell commercial. Lets see if your right
@@szkhan69 not fun guy
this is some god tier point guard level passing man
Ya don't even know, man
@@dnicej1293 neither you
This guy just won MVP. Legend.
Second in row
@@bruno2331 ...and he was robbed for the third time
MVP again. HIM.
And now he's
NBA champion
NBA finals MVP
2× NBA MVP
NBA WCF MVP
5× All-star
3× First Team
2× Second Team
Rookie First Team
so glad i drafted him in my fantasy league, he had a little of a drop off but i never gave up on him and now he a god for points
How about now
How about now
How about now
Passes like Sabonis. This dude's a heck of a find for the Nuggets.
Oh yes he is
Better passer Bill Walton
I come from the future and...
He just showed up and started playing in the NBA. Even most of us in Serbia didn't really know what happened, all of a sudden we started saying - hey look, there's this clumzy big guy in some Denver doing strange stuff. And yet look at him now.
That boy got good handle, jeez... Underrated must say.
Not anymore :)
If that crazy strenght and conditionning coach that the Nuggets have puts him under explosiveness workouts ... With his vision and footwork, he's gon be a major problem
I couldnt agree more, he has a bright future ahead of him!
the vision on the kid is unbelivable. such a good feel for the game.
+Bolek jokic is going to get alot of shots next season
+armin38822 truth
genius
And now he is going to the NBA finals 🔥
And he will lose to the Heat. Just kike your gay emoji says
@@michaelangst6078 to the heat? 🤣
@@michaelangst6078 nuggets will sweep the heat lil bro
@@ptb2055 Heat in 6 you fucking loser..
@@michaelangst6078 This didn't age well
Crazy Seeing the player he has become
Back to back NBA MVPs... he was doing it all from the beginning
Very underrated
This guy is a monster on the court
He won't be for long.
@@waltz9530 😂 lmao Jokic is a top 3 center in the league now wtf you talking about
Jokic the best Center today he can do it all
@@waltz9530 hmmmmm how about now?
they sleep on jokic
yes they do
Look where is he now. This boi good
Jimmy, you were damn right
Your right
Damn. Helluva call my guy
Thank you, TH-cam recommendation now that he’s in the NBA finals
You're black and racist. You should be cheering for the black players
Could watch this for days
+João Paulo months..
well y’all been watching it for years and gonna be watching it for the next 10 years 😂
When he gets stronger he is going to be a beast
Miguel Perez you called it
nice call. he's bullying everyone in the league now
This agged well
This quirky white dude is 2X MVP and about to get his first championship ring
@@udishomer5852 almost 3 straight 😭
Using hindsight, everything was there. Just he was breaking every mould so it was hard to believe it was real.
Current jokic is stronger, has a deeper bag and better post moves.
Current jokic is stronger, has a deeper bag and better post moves.
@@cyruswang9354 of course, nobody is in his prime as a rookie
@@SoloPerICommenti besides Kareem, Wilt and Magic hahahaz their rookie stats and accolades were insane
That cat has nice feel for the game
4 years later, he still does
7 years later, he is 2X MVP and about to get his first championship ring
@@udishomer58528 years later he's 3x MVP and on his way to his second ring
Leaving comment here...waiting to see him crowned to be the MVP in a few weeks
Mvp now
Back to back!!!
Back to back (should’ve been 3 in a row. . Thanks a lot Perkins) but he got finals mvp too that’s cool.
Crazy to think that this kid turned into the best player in the league
Nice to see he’s in the finals now
HE SHOULD BE THE CENTER OF DENVERS FUTURE
Lol
Ehh I don’t see it
Nah
Nahhh I don’t think sooooo 😅
it’s not like he’ll win a back to back mvp and get robbed for the threepeat
He’ll never lead a team to the finals
so many shades of arvydas sabonis and magic johnson in him.... what a potential
Why i havent seen him play before? He has a very bright future in this league
yes indeed 2021 mvp baby
@@kobesuizo9040 2022 mvp!
Back to back mvps lol
2023 MVP
You called it :)
The energy and frantic pace of his game back then is almost funny. All the pieces are there he just matured 💪🏼🤙🏼
i like the way mike miller support his teammates
One more Serbian!! From Sombor my town and his in Serbia!!
Bro was lowkey the best passer in the league in his rookie year.
still is
Baby Jokic. Now he is the MVP!
AND NOW NBA CHAMPION!
Makes sense why he is so humble now. He’s been ballin’ 😮👏
It was “all part of the plan” for Joker to win a championship for his city.🃏 Congrats to Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Malone and everyone else on the Nuggets squad in Denver for winning their first championship in franchise history.
His passing ability is amazing.
Indeed bro
I just seen his game omg he's a great player
The beast! :) An extraterrestrial intelligence!
all serbian players are intelligent players that;s how it is here in our game, we play it with heads not strengh, strengh can do anybody... if someone wants to watch game of fights with a ball than he should skip basketball and watch football..
So young , so good ...
Bravo !
Good shooting touch, smart player, Point guard vision and to top it all off he's got great length and his very long
I have a feeling this guys gonna be pretty good
He's so fundamentally sound. His footwork is elite and his basketball iQ along with his post up, midrange & 3 point shot making abilities will have him going down as one of the greatest centers of all time.
Thx for the video .. nice to have again a serb playing well in the NBA (Y)
Man I love you. Thanks. :)
+eg13000 Hey, it's that super annoying reddit guy
@@Helpmetan at least EG turned out to be right about Jokic.
Who's here in 2023 when Jokic made his first NBA finals?
It looks like Jokic was slimmer back then, then gained weight, then lost it all again this season.
Yeah, but seems more musculare now.
Nikola is impressive player!
Thank you for such good video!
Looks like he wanted to be a point guard he just grew to much lmao
Chaseutley56 like olynyk?
That's actually true
If we represent this rookie class by Poker cards, KAT would be an Ace (most valuable card), KP would be a King but Jokic would be a Wild Card (invaluable piece that unlock unlimited opportunities)
Prex Vorserbian A Joker? Hahahahahahahahahahah
This aged well
@@chrischill5439 This must be sarcasm, lol
@@TheTwinkiefoot is it?
@@Djoga100 KAT is not an ace and KP is nowhere near a king 🤦♂️
Not sure if anyone's with me, but the guy that Jokic reminds me of the most is Larry Bird with his high basketball IQ, precise shot for a big guy, uncanny passing ability and court vision and overall skill set.
More like magic Johnson with those passes
Bird made those passes too, don't forget
this guy knows ball. 6"11 Larry Bird with Magic's vision
Him being paired with a top 5 power forward like Paul Millsap should guarantee a low playoff seed for Denver. I hope they mesh together well.
This guy looks great, I can see him becoming a great player one day
@Toxicoxide wtff really? I don’t watch ball so didn’t know. Good for him!
This boy is finally in the finals!!!🔥🔥🔥
He should win this year’s MVP as well.
Some people call him the space cowboy, yeah
Some call him the gangster of love
Some people call him Maurice
Cause he speaks of the pompitous of love
Bro I love Steve miller band
One of the best centers in our generation
Now he is a superstar.
wow a big man that can really pass
!!!
Who's here after he won the championship and finals MVP?
Feel like a proud dad with this guy man swear I was telling people he would be the one since day one
The dude gained weight. Had the same speed and force and now created so much space into an MVP
he was actually too fat when he got to NBA, he become skinnier faster and more deadly
who knew this kid would win mvp 5 years later
Greg Popovic and Mike Malone
2X MVP and about to get his first championship ring
Kakav je Jokara!!!! Moj Somborac razbijac!!! Svaka cast momcino!!!
Been a believer since day 1 when they traded nurkic and I saw Jokic dominate like crazy. I always liked unselfish players
love your vids man. It's great that you're giving lesser-known players from different teams some love. Keep it up!
Aint lesser known now
That's a future two-time MVP right there
Amen
3 time BACK TO BACK TO BACK
perfect fit to the raptors.. i hope that masai make a deal with this guy along with faried..
The next Divac or Sabonis right here
+Don't Touch My Silver exactly this -- to me he looks like a 94'/95' Divac. I think he is a slightly better shooter though.
Better than divac
cant wait for next season. i wanna see a lineup of mudiay, wilson, gallo, hernangomez (awaiting nickname) and jokic. faried as 6th man followed by garris, nurk and barton. am i crazy for wanting to see that?
From Wat I saw , he's a taller version of Zach Randolph, physically the same, he's just longer , with the passing of Larry bird , don't laugh his passing is at the same level 👊
erick Ortiz faster than
Who is here after Jokic has been announced as the MVP
If Porzingis is a Unicorn, Jokic is the Hydra (unstoppable offense).
And here we are. Now he id the best center in the league, 2x mvp (should be 3x in a row), blasting Lakers in western finals conf 3:0. He will end up as top10 centers in nba history.
If I would have saw these highlights previously I think I woulda been buying all of his sports cards 😂😅😢
this man is about to get his first ring🔥
when Greg Popovic said he was the new Larry Bird, everyone laughed, were they now ashamed!?
Look at the possible soon to be finals mvp man. So inspirational
Amazing young man. Nice job an keep up the great work!
Congrats MVP!!!
crazy how this guy entered the league as a 2nd round, 41st pick, sheesh
There's a European big man Renaissance going on right now
This guy should be in the MVP race someday
If he works on his speed a bit and his fadeaway jumper, could have a little dirk in his game.
Ohhh man, I LOVE THIS GUY!!!! GO JOKIC!!!!!
Got magic jokić on my fantasy team today!
Why’s this on my page 7 years later
how's here after his mvp season ?
Me
I see 20 and 10 in his future
+gbrino 20, 10, 5 maybe?
+Brian Chaidez agreed. He's a GREAT passer for a big
Yeah 20 10 5 sounds right
In his prime I see a potential Triple Double AVG.
gbrino don't forget the assists. I could see like 20 ppg 10 rpg 5 apg.