JJ, you are doing fantastic job. One of the great podcasts that will open Americans mind about basketball in Serbia (and Balkan overall) is @jaomile podcast. Owned and run by former NBA player Mile Ilić. I'm trying to find time to start translation of it so you'll can watch and understand why there ard so many great players from the small country of 7 million people, and how are they built
JJ, these shooting percentages are out of this world. I know the NBA switched to the new Wilson ball that had better 'grip'. At first the players didn't like it. But I'm really wondering if the ridiculous 3 shooting is related to a stickier ball.
Steph Curry is the most disrespected player in the league. The refs are against him. He changed the game yet people would rather talk about LeBron, Jokic, and Tatum. Warriors are the defending champions yet they are not talked about that much. The fact that Jokic is expected to win 3MVPS moreso than the reigning Finals MVP is ridiculous and disrespectful. getting 10 assists is not indicative of winning basketball. Don't misconstrue Jokic stat padding for WINNING BASKETBALL. Their is a reason why Curry doesn't have to do that.
The only people not giving Jokic the respect he deserves are members in the sports media who has never played. Listen to any interview with a current player who has played against him or a former player admiring his beautiful brand of basketball, they pay respects. However, lazy members of the media are driven by ratings to not promote the boring, small-market, Denver Nuggets, and Nikolia Jokic. So they choose to talk about Lebron and the Lakers etc.
Lebron is a goat, he will forever be talked about. Everyone gives jokic credit, they criticize his lack of final appearances or wins while being on a 3 straight MVP run. and they also argue for embiid which is understandable to some degree, although, I do not agree wit it.
ahh- Kendrick Perkins is slinging a lot of mud at Jokic- for no good reason other than Jokic is white. Perkins posted this sentiment on his social - before swiftly deleting it.
@Krys Santiago This is not true, the media doesn't give him credit. Media didn't once mentioned that he has more then double G steals, more blocks, more deflections, last year he had the most game winning blocks. Media just ignoring that. Espn do not upload clips with him, like last time with 40pts triple double against Clippers, which was amasing, becouse Kawai played superb game, and they tried several different defenses on Jokic a'd he still was super efficient. Embiid has no chance in winning MVP or title. He lost all 3 times against Celtics this year, he rests a lot and has a bad games.
@@swish1457 u do know although Lebron a great player he only won about 30-33% of times he went to Also he been struggling making the playoffs these last about 3-4 years
@@swish1457 lebron's had a better team fool 😂 in Miami he had Wade Bosh and Allen while George had lance granger and Hebert lmao than George had no bigs that can contain jokic LeBron had 3!!! Lebron's always had a better team than George when winning a ring except 2016 🤡
@@brendanbloom3366maybe in europe he was, but only for a very limited time and it wasn't against top competition. arvydas was definitely the greater physical/athletic talent but I think jokic's basketball iq might be higher. I think due to this, jokic will age far more gracefully than sabonis.
@@HogSZN Sabonis wasn’t allowed to play in the nba during his prime. He would’ve thrived in it had he beeen able too. Sabonis could pass and shoot just like Jokic and he was bigger, faster, stronger, more athletic, better rebounder, and way better defender plus he had one of the greatest hook shots ever.
So glad he brought up his hands. Jokic’s hands are as good as anyone I’ve ever seen between just catching and corralling the ball, his grip and hand strength when people are pawing at, and his hand-eye coordination defensively in terms of tips and deflections and strips.
If you ever watch waterpolo (even a bit in handball), you see where he gets his one handed skills. The tips, the passes with that shovel grip, etc are usually done with one hand.
What slander? Embiid don't get it,. points is not how you win the MVP, it's by playmaking, which is why KD and Kobe only won one, while Nash, LeBron, Jokic won multiples. To be fair, scoring and defense will get it done too, Jordan and Giannis come to mind. How can you say there is a conspiracy against the consensus 2 time MVP?????
Dwight was like bizarro Jokic. You give Jokic 4 defensive-minded players and he'll find a way to get them good shots. With Dwight it was the opposite just give him scorers and he'd carry the defense.
@@letsmakeit110 dwight was averaging north of 25 ppg for multiple seasons bro Dwight was a great 2-way player, I don’t see jokic carrying a team to the finals by himself while being the best offensive and defensive player on his team
so happy PG mentioned his hands, because that's always the most fun part of watching him for me. dude can turn what looks like an opponent defensive rebound into an offensive rebound and a put-back before you have time to blink and without barely even jumping, it's nuts.
Perk got me mad about the stat padding agenda. All you gotta do to disprove him is look at Jokic's last years playoff numbers versus Golden state. His fg% is somewhere in the 50s. He is getting 31ppg, 13rebs, 1blk, 1.6stls in 34mins. He was doing everything but mostly Scoring. He was only getting 6 assists. He is doing what his team needs him to do. And that's to bring value.
@@acethefishgod4740 It’s kinda hard for me to see Jokic as a stat padder mainly because he’s always been a pass first guy and now that he’s playing with a much better healthy nuggets team it’s just a lot easier for him to get assists, and he is one of the best passers in the league why wouldn’t they run their offense through him.(he’s obviously not stat padding for boards cause he’s a big)
Athleticism is more than foot speed and leaping ability. Jokic’s hands are the best I have seen since Larry Bird and his touch has never been seen. And his passing from the post and elbow are the best I have ever seen. Unique player
It is so sick hearing this interview so fresh off that high scoring game! Usually gotta wait til after the season and it’s semi forgotten about. Thank you Old Man and the Three!!
Joker reminds me a lot of Duncan when he catches the ball in high and low post, but he’s a much better passer and also makes his free throws. So basically, tiger with wings
Not just much better passer, he is much better shooter and better scorer than Tim. Tim had 1 season where he averaged over 25 points. Jokic averaged 27,1 points last year, he averaged 26,4 points in 2021 and he has also a strong chance to average over 25 points this season too. I just think that he isn't trying, he doesn't forcw himself soo much, he plays with 50% of his ability, he wants to be ready for the play offs. If he was. If he wants, he can easily average more points, easily...
Just enjoy it. Enjoy it because we have never ever seen this kind of player, he's really unique and really good, we all know that, even the haters. What a treat it is to be alive in this NBA era, Doncic, Embiid, Steph, Giannis, Joker, that's crazy that they all are playing in same era. We used to have one of "those" players in each era, now we have 5-6 of "those" players that are completely dominating the league, each in their own unique way. We're blessed.
Nuggets for life. I watch every game and go to about 10 games a season. The only way I can explain his playing is he is a basketball computer. He’s seeing things in real time so quickly, many of us just can’t comprehend it. He sees Jamal Murray’s or Aaron Gordon’s hands in a sea of legs and finds them. He creates passes that seemingly defy the laws of physics. And he makes it look effortless. When you watch him in person he just seems like it’s all too easy for him. Almost bored. But he’s hyper aware. And thats what fools opposing players.
This man”Jokic” was selected in the second round I think late too like 41st, being drafted to the right situation and having the right coaching staff this dude about to be a 3 time MVP
Not sure he'll get the 3rd as there may be voter fatigue, and Giannis and Tatum both having great seasons. Embiid up there as well. I don't think Jokic even wants to win it again as he seems to view it as a distraction. 🤣
Jokic not being athletic is the biggest misconception about him. He is in fact very athletic, but not in a "conventional" way that looks pretty. Jumping out of the gym and dunking over people is what most people considered being athletic is. Because that's what you see on every NBA promo video. Jokic's got super fast hands. Quick feet. Just look at how he quick rolls around people in the low post. He often beats guys his size off the dribble from the top of the key. He's got a big body, big frame that he knows how to move and use to body people and dominate in the paint. Just because he lays it up and doesn't dunk every ball doesn't mean that he's not athletic. Doing what he's doing without athleticism is impossible.
Really appreciate this comment. Hearing PG talk about how Jokic can move 'impressively' for such an 'unathletic' player was pretty contradictory. Maybe he actually IS that athletic, Paul.....
Jokic and Luka have perfected their skills in Europe. Those players are more technical than the players in the NBA. The fundamentals are too strong with these players.
@@jonathanoloba7791 Thats exaggerating, they dont play consistent defense no (specifically Luka) but if when they actually try, they're pretty good. Jokic in particular is a very underrated defender in my opinion. He cant really do much on the perimeter, but he can very well block shots and get steals when someome comes towards or enters the paint
Jokic is BIRD + MAGIC + HAKEEM + DUNCAN. On top of that, he's humble and just a great human being. I might be the only one saying this because there's no championship yet, but Jokic is the GOAT.
Nah he's basically an overly hyped Vlade Divac. All the guys you mentioned actually won in the playoffs. Get your brooms out because Jokic will be swept again this year with or without Murray
Bro I just discovered your channel and its amazing! Great content, amazing explanations to everything that was being said, and a great understanding of the gave overall. Just gave you a sub and a like! Keep up the good work man, take care! 👏🏼👏🏼😁
There is no answer for Jokić because you can't really decide whether to focus on him alone or on his team mates. If you don't guard him he'll shoot from range or inside, even his three-pointers are true more often than not so he's dangerous to leave him alone. But if you guard him with more than one opponent, then he'll just create an opening and throw it to some of his mates and they'll score. And his guys are so used to him making some crazy passes that they just start cutting in before the other team even reacts. Also, Nuggets have been passing the ball much more now I think, I might not be right on this but it's amazing to watch them play.
That’s the guys we need to have on tV talking nba players Respect ✊🏿 Players greatness Without taking anything away from them 👏🏿✊🏿👍🏿 Jj you’re the best
I love how confident PG13 is about his hands. He says it so matter of factly, "usually those balls are mine," when referring to bad passes. Said it like you'd say water is wet. Because it's true.
Yea i too notice that Jokic has this uncanny ability to read ball physics and positioning. He can never out jump other bigs but he always seems to be able to tap the ball in off an offensive rebound, kinda like Dennis Rodman, but the melted ice-cream version
He has the same trait as some of the greatest of all time, HE alone completely controls the pace of the game, we’re talking like Kobe, MJ, Bron type of (we can be on a fast break every play, and then the very next play the same guy leading the fast break now just scored 14 points in a row in the paint, oh now that same guy decided to come down the court and play 1 on 1 every play) his skillset is insane
His fundamentals are so locked in, then you layer the IQ on top of it, that's what makes him unstoppable. I actually think his lack of athleticism is what makes him even harder to guard because he's never out of control. Like an old dude that used to play pro and has come down to fill in for a rec league game. lol
Ive been watching nickolia jokic for since 2017 And knew he was gonna be a complete force on the court esplly for a guy who cant really jump happy hes getting the due respect he has earned
@@respectedlocalgentleman7108 PG is way better in the playoffs why did you think he never won the first round? PG went to conference finals thrice with him as the main guy. Yes the Clippers run when Kawhi got injured too. He was great that postseason. Where's McGrady at? Regular season wonder
@@sumiokodai1652 You're confusing team accolades with skill. McGrady at his peak was on par with Kobe and Lebron OFFENSIVELY. I know english isn't your first language but try to read for meaning, not emoting like a female.
@@JPSimen He did focus on putting up points. I'm mainly referring to how they both play. They're both very smooth, pretty efficient skilled players. PG's game just looks like the total package. He deserves his props.
'for a guy who's not athletic, he's got a quick second jump'. I know I'm probably complaining about semantics here, but Jokic IS athletic. Great footwork/balance. Supreme hands. Sure he's not explosive/fast twitch, but that's just one component to being 'athletic'.
Jokic vs Embiid for best center in the NBA depends on what you value more…Elite playmaking or Elite defense…Embiid (Decent playmaker, Elite defender) Joker (Unreal playmaker, Slightly above average defender)
Joker comes w a highly unique skill set and that makes up for lack of agility. Incredible in its own way. I didn’t think he’d ever be this good. I ate my own words when he won 2 mvps. He’s crazy good at ball… watch out for Giannis though Denver! 😤
a little strerch.. larry was definitely more athletic and fit... and was significantly better shooter.. even better shot blocker and definitely better defender but jokic is the first since larry to really pass in many of the same ways... with what luka and joker do i cant imagine what larry would do today
He's a big man dominating the era of "small ball". I have been waiting for a big center to dominate for the past 10 years. He might be the person that brings us back to a big center league. He wouldn't be nearly as successful with Shaq, Ewing, Olajuwon, Dwight Howard, or Yao in the league.
I’m a believer now. I live on the East coast, so Denver gets no play. But when I watch them, I can see how Jok controls the game. And I am not even a basketball guy. He’s in complete control most of the time.
Jokic reminds me of that big guy who comes to your street basket game and is the best there, he knows all the tricks and the game inside out, basketball is a mental game more or less and he's the best at it, his basketball IQ is unmatched, cause he's using the maximum out of his capabilities and he's only getting better with time.
This clip helps illustrate the difference offensively between Jokic, Giannis, and Embiid. You can't scheme against him. He has an answer for every scheme you attempt to try, and he has the processing capacity and basketball IQ to break those schemes. That is not to say that Giannis and Embiid aren't great players - of course they are. They're elite. But they have clear weaknesses that you can scheme for.
Jokic is athletic af, the standard is just different when your big and heavy like that. The majority of nba is filled with guys that are lean and bouncy but that doesn’t mean they are leaps and bounds more athletic, it’s just different
He actually reminds me of Vlade Divac...their physical level seems very similar, which makes you want to underestimate both, but than you ending up loosing...Arvydas Sabonis, as well. Thankfully their IQ basketball makes it up for them. Kind of JJ running around the other 'gladiators' doing his thing:)(what he used to do best-raining threes)
honestly the closest comparison to what jokic does is prime lebron. it looks different but they both can score whenever they want, command double teams and are able to make passes that no other players can make.
I tell you why Jokic is hard to deal with. His about 7' tall. Can pass better than a lot of guards. Can push the ball up the floor like a guard. His got a very consistent jumper and range. Inside, cause of his size, he gets boards, easy put backs and picks up easy fouls on others. He has a vision for the game and see things develop that most other players don't have and that is why his passing is the way it is. There is no team that is going to match up well on him. Best thing might be to try and go after him and get him in foul trouble. But he plays all over the place, so that would be difficult as well.
The magic of Nikola's basketball superiority over the players is in his head and his hands, an exceptional feeling for the ball, he caresses the ball, that's why he listens to him, and as for speed, turns, you should ask the players, he just seems slow, he has a great shot, overview, plays with his teammates, imagine he plays for Boston, Lakers, Chicago, so he wouldn't come off the TV, but no matter how you look at it, the statistics say he will be MVP again!
Does anyone know that Paul George's kids are half Serbian? Little boy's name is Paul Vuk George, Vuk means Wolf in Serbian, great name for future NBA MVP. 🐺😇❤️
Be sure to check out the full pod. PG is fantastic: th-cam.com/video/zBbYzNNnWbA/w-d-xo.html
It's timing, all about timing.
JJ, you are doing fantastic job.
One of the great podcasts that will open Americans mind about basketball in Serbia (and Balkan overall) is @jaomile podcast.
Owned and run by former NBA player Mile Ilić.
I'm trying to find time to start translation of it so you'll can watch and understand why there ard so many great players from the small country of 7 million people, and how are they built
JJ, these shooting percentages are out of this world. I know the NBA switched to the new Wilson ball that had better 'grip'. At first the players didn't like it. But I'm really wondering if the ridiculous 3 shooting is related to a stickier ball.
Great work.
He’s averaging 10 assist as a center. The man is special
Steph Curry is the most disrespected player in the league. The refs are against him. He changed the game yet people would rather talk about LeBron, Jokic, and Tatum. Warriors are the defending champions yet they are not talked about that much. The fact that Jokic is expected to win 3MVPS moreso than the reigning Finals MVP is ridiculous and disrespectful. getting 10 assists is not indicative of winning basketball. Don't misconstrue Jokic stat padding for WINNING BASKETBALL. Their is a reason why Curry doesn't have to do that.
@@SiopaoClub jokic's skill set is unprecedented. the nuggets are also the number one seed in the west.
@@SiopaoClub u bum
@@SiopaoClub nuggets are 24-0 this season when he jokic gets a trip double, you’re a bum
@@idkanymore6634 That same argument is used when people defend Russel Westbrook...Not a strong argument,
The only people not giving Jokic the respect he deserves are members in the sports media who has never played. Listen to any interview with a current player who has played against him or a former player admiring his beautiful brand of basketball, they pay respects. However, lazy members of the media are driven by ratings to not promote the boring, small-market, Denver Nuggets, and Nikolia Jokic. So they choose to talk about Lebron and the Lakers etc.
Lebron is a goat, he will forever be talked about. Everyone gives jokic credit, they criticize his lack of final appearances or wins while being on a 3 straight MVP run. and they also argue for embiid which is understandable to some degree, although, I do not agree wit it.
@@krysyn Jokic really needs a costar who is also an all-star caliber player.
ahh- Kendrick Perkins is slinging a lot of mud at Jokic- for no good reason other than Jokic is white. Perkins posted this sentiment on his social - before swiftly deleting it.
@@krysynyeah but it isn't his fault he's winning the mvps or that he isn't winning chips with an injured team..
@Krys Santiago This is not true, the media doesn't give him credit. Media didn't once mentioned that he has more then double G steals, more blocks, more deflections, last year he had the most game winning blocks. Media just ignoring that. Espn do not upload clips with him, like last time with 40pts triple double against Clippers, which was amasing, becouse Kawai played superb game, and they tried several different defenses on Jokic a'd he still was super efficient.
Embiid has no chance in winning MVP or title. He lost all 3 times against Celtics this year, he rests a lot and has a bad games.
Just love to see how players praises others
Ringless players have to stick together🤣
Lebron owns both of these clowns
@@swish1457 u do know although Lebron a great player he only won about 30-33% of times he went to
Also he been struggling making the playoffs these last about 3-4 years
It’s nice seeing basketball appreciation in general as opposed to the tireless comparisons that we see everyday on espn and Twitter ect.
@@swish1457 lebron's had a better team fool 😂 in Miami he had Wade Bosh and Allen while George had lance granger and Hebert lmao than George had no bigs that can contain jokic LeBron had 3!!! Lebron's always had a better team than George when winning a ring except 2016 🤡
Never seen a big man like Jokic, with his skillset, before. Very unique player that dominates his competition.
Vladee Divac
Arvydas Sabonis was a way better version of jokic
Walton was super Jokic.
@@brendanbloom3366maybe in europe he was, but only for a very limited time and it wasn't against top competition. arvydas was definitely the greater physical/athletic talent but I think jokic's basketball iq might be higher. I think due to this, jokic will age far more gracefully than sabonis.
@@HogSZN Sabonis wasn’t allowed to play in the nba during his prime. He would’ve thrived in it had he beeen able too. Sabonis could pass and shoot just like Jokic and he was bigger, faster, stronger, more athletic, better rebounder, and way better defender plus he had one of the greatest hook shots ever.
So glad he brought up his hands. Jokic’s hands are as good as anyone I’ve ever seen between just catching and corralling the ball, his grip and hand strength when people are pawing at, and his hand-eye coordination defensively in terms of tips and deflections and strips.
If you ever watch waterpolo (even a bit in handball), you see where he gets his one handed skills. The tips, the passes with that shovel grip, etc are usually done with one hand.
Spot on, also his one hand putbacks
elite of elite hands
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JJ been blasting that Jokic love recently and i'm all for it. The slander from people has been ridiculous.
What slander? Embiid don't get it,. points is not how you win the MVP, it's by playmaking, which is why KD and Kobe only won one, while Nash, LeBron, Jokic won multiples. To be fair, scoring and defense will get it done too, Jordan and Giannis come to mind. How can you say there is a conspiracy against the consensus 2 time MVP?????
Huge respect to Pg for this! Mad respect for being real
Love the respect for Dwight man, D12 was a beast back in Orlando
Its a big shame he isnt in the 75
@@BlackGarinim probably the biggest snub of all
Dwight was like bizarro Jokic. You give Jokic 4 defensive-minded players and he'll find a way to get them good shots. With Dwight it was the opposite just give him scorers and he'd carry the defense.
@@letsmakeit110 dwight was averaging north of 25 ppg for multiple seasons bro Dwight was a great 2-way player, I don’t see jokic carrying a team to the finals by himself while being the best offensive and defensive player on his team
@@scott402Exactly
so happy PG mentioned his hands, because that's always the most fun part of watching him for me. dude can turn what looks like an opponent defensive rebound into an offensive rebound and a put-back before you have time to blink and without barely even jumping, it's nuts.
His anticipation is unreal.
Hand eye coordination is really something else for a big guy.
@@alesksander also unsure how elite otherworldly hand eye coordination isn't athleticism
@@mistersparkles1842 hate to say it, but it isnt. Its more of skill talent that robust power
jokic a monster
Jokic has the highest basketball IQ for a center ever. Dude is a triple double machine.
Facts
But Westbrook IQ was low lol
@@kushgodsinc is Westbrook a center dog??
U crazy af.....all time???? Logoff y'all say anything but Westbrook IQ was low right
Not only for the center, dude.
Pg a pretty cool dude off the court.
Well said he does seem like it 💯💪
He cool on the court too 😂😂
Yeah like he impregnant a striper and get himself trapped
Ask him to go fishing with you. It's a wrap lol
@@g17yt99 But who hasn't?
Perk got me mad about the stat padding agenda. All you gotta do to disprove him is look at Jokic's last years playoff numbers versus Golden state. His fg% is somewhere in the 50s. He is getting 31ppg, 13rebs, 1blk, 1.6stls in 34mins. He was doing everything but mostly Scoring. He was only getting 6 assists. He is doing what his team needs him to do. And that's to bring value.
I agree with you but this doesn’t disprove what he said at all.
@@acethefishgod4740 It’s kinda hard for me to see Jokic as a stat padder mainly because he’s always been a pass first guy and now that he’s playing with a much better healthy nuggets team it’s just a lot easier for him to get assists, and he is one of the best passers in the league why wouldn’t they run their offense through him.(he’s obviously not stat padding for boards cause he’s a big)
He's probably just trying to stand up for Russ because of the same accusations he was getting.
Perk is a rasist who should be fired
@@acethefishgod4740how many games has Denver won in a row when jokic records a triple double? I’ll wait
Athleticism is more than foot speed and leaping ability. Jokic’s hands are the best I have seen since Larry Bird and his touch has never been seen. And his passing from the post and elbow are the best I have ever seen. Unique player
When I think of what a superstar should look like, I see Paul George. He is a greatness as a man and as a basketball player.
And then you look at Nikola and see what an actual superstar is.
If he hadn't blown his knee for team usa... still a great player but what could have been. He's a great man.
Yes, PG is all class.
I love memeing on PG but he really is a good guy
If you KNOW basketball and ACTUALLY watching him in games, you know why he is MVP.
It is so sick hearing this interview so fresh off that high scoring game! Usually gotta wait til after the season and it’s semi forgotten about. Thank you Old Man and the Three!!
Jokic makes it look so easy in a league literally full of the most athletic people on earth.
so they thought they could too, anyone who had anything to do with basketball knows how difficult it is to assist!
PG is such a bright guy. Really thoughtful.
You guys have struck gold with these interviews.
Gotta respect how hard JJ goes Jokic.
You mean how he dickrides him for attention.
He just appreciated basics and greatness in the same time
Joker reminds me a lot of Duncan when he catches the ball in high and low post, but he’s a much better passer and also makes his free throws. So basically, tiger with wings
Not just much better passer, he is much better shooter and better scorer than Tim. Tim had 1 season where he averaged over 25 points. Jokic averaged 27,1 points last year, he averaged 26,4 points in 2021 and he has also a strong chance to average over 25 points this season too. I just think that he isn't trying, he doesn't forcw himself soo much, he plays with 50% of his ability, he wants to be ready for the play offs. If he was. If he wants, he can easily average more points, easily...
Duncan won Chips
@@SpockIsAPimp Duncan was surrounded by all stars most his career
@Roßßer Ðowney Jr duncan also played a whole career. Jokic just entered his prime..
@@SpockIsAPimp Joker will win too. Just later in his career, not as early as Duncan.
Jokic is a big well balanced player with tremendous hand speed and coordination.
Just enjoy it. Enjoy it because we have never ever seen this kind of player, he's really unique and really good, we all know that, even the haters. What a treat it is to be alive in this NBA era, Doncic, Embiid, Steph, Giannis, Joker, that's crazy that they all are playing in same era. We used to have one of "those" players in each era, now we have 5-6 of "those" players that are completely dominating the league, each in their own unique way. We're blessed.
I always wanted PG to end on my Nuggets. He was so perfect fit for us, but we never make a case to get him back in the day
Jokic is like guy who picked a slow heavy in a fighting game not because he’s powerful but because he’s perfected the timing.
You know
@@BFCNick I am in fact a Dedede expert
@@majinriley9776 Ike
@@BFCNick Nice
I love PG! Such a humble person.
Nuggets for life. I watch every game and go to about 10 games a season. The only way I can explain his playing is he is a basketball computer. He’s seeing things in real time so quickly, many of us just can’t comprehend it. He sees Jamal Murray’s or Aaron Gordon’s hands in a sea of legs and finds them. He creates passes that seemingly defy the laws of physics. And he makes it look effortless. When you watch him in person he just seems like it’s all too easy for him. Almost bored. But he’s hyper aware. And thats what fools opposing players.
❗️💯❗️
Enough meat riding bro
His team is undefeated in the past 27 games when he has a triple double, that is the most important stat of them all
All possible respect to PG from Serbia. You are the man.
3rd MVP incoming
This man”Jokic” was selected in the second round I think late too like 41st, being drafted to the right situation and having the right coaching staff this dude about to be a 3 time MVP
Not sure he'll get the 3rd as there may be voter fatigue, and Giannis and Tatum both having great seasons. Embiid up there as well.
I don't think Jokic even wants to win it again as he seems to view it as a distraction. 🤣
@@randygraham926 tatum is not getting it but yeah Gianni’s has a chance but ultimately jokic will win his third barring injury
Awesome to see PG talking openly with JJ and obviously enjoying it only a couple of days before opening his own Podcast shop.
Jokic not being athletic is the biggest misconception about him. He is in fact very athletic, but not in a "conventional" way that looks pretty. Jumping out of the gym and dunking over people is what most people considered being athletic is. Because that's what you see on every NBA promo video. Jokic's got super fast hands. Quick feet. Just look at how he quick rolls around people in the low post. He often beats guys his size off the dribble from the top of the key. He's got a big body, big frame that he knows how to move and use to body people and dominate in the paint. Just because he lays it up and doesn't dunk every ball doesn't mean that he's not athletic. Doing what he's doing without athleticism is impossible.
Really appreciate this comment. Hearing PG talk about how Jokic can move 'impressively' for such an 'unathletic' player was pretty contradictory. Maybe he actually IS that athletic, Paul.....
Yeah, people mix terms. Jokic is a world class level athlete. He just doesnt have big vertical, but thats about it.
Reminder that the top 10 strongest men in the world are all European lol. But that’s not “athleticism” cause they don’t jump high
Many are too stupid to understand that.
Agree 💯%!!
Always have liked PG. Great interview.
Jokic and Luka have perfected their skills in Europe. Those players are more technical than the players in the NBA. The fundamentals are too strong with these players.
And both don’t play a lick of defense
@@jonathanoloba7791 watch euroligue and than talk about defense...
@@jonathanoloba7791 Thats exaggerating, they dont play consistent defense no (specifically Luka) but if when they actually try, they're pretty good. Jokic in particular is a very underrated defender in my opinion. He cant really do much on the perimeter, but he can very well block shots and get steals when someome comes towards or enters the paint
Nba players are actually better individually, but Euro players tend to play better team ball
@@jonathanoloba7791Jokic is an average defender and as bad as you guys say he is he’s never been as bad a liability as Rudy Gobert a multi time MVP
Always nice to see player with a deep understanding of the game!
I'm slowly realizing that JJ is one of the greats at talking about - and interviewing people about - this game.
Perkins: Jokic is a stat padder.
Actual superstar with some weight to his name (George): Jokic is unguardable.
No risrespect to PG but he aint superstar. There is only few superstars in the league like Luka, Lebron, Giannis, Embiid
Not only Joker knows who he is on the floor but also knows who YOU are on the floor..more than YOU know yourself PG..😉
Well done, great analysis, PG should address Nikola as SER!
this is so much better than mainstream sports reporting, like not even close.
Best passing center of all time
New here. Didn't know that a NBA legend was doing so fine in youtube. Just subscribed!
Jokic got those water polo skills..
Jokic is BIRD + MAGIC + HAKEEM + DUNCAN. On top of that, he's humble and just a great human being. I might be the only one saying this because there's no championship yet, but Jokic is the GOAT.
Nah he's basically an overly hyped Vlade Divac. All the guys you mentioned actually won in the playoffs. Get your brooms out because Jokic will be swept again this year with or without Murray
Must be a laker fan
@@adamstewart247 oh really now??? 😂 u a 🤡
Denver is in the finals with Jokic taking the MVP 😁
@adamstewart247 this aged well.😂
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1:17 That's incredibly amazing
There is no answer for Jokić because you can't really decide whether to focus on him alone or on his team mates. If you don't guard him he'll shoot from range or inside, even his three-pointers are true more often than not so he's dangerous to leave him alone. But if you guard him with more than one opponent, then he'll just create an opening and throw it to some of his mates and they'll score. And his guys are so used to him making some crazy passes that they just start cutting in before the other team even reacts. Also, Nuggets have been passing the ball much more now I think, I might not be right on this but it's amazing to watch them play.
That’s the guys we need to have on tV talking nba players
Respect ✊🏿 Players greatness
Without taking anything away from them
👏🏿✊🏿👍🏿 Jj you’re the best
Mr. Nikola Jokic is a Basketball Savant!! 🏀😎 The Denver Nuggets should, God willing, win the Larry O'Brien trophy! 🏆
I love how confident PG13 is about his hands. He says it so matter of factly, "usually those balls are mine," when referring to bad passes. Said it like you'd say water is wet. Because it's true.
Yea i too notice that Jokic has this uncanny ability to read ball physics and positioning. He can never out jump other bigs but he always seems to be able to tap the ball in off an offensive rebound, kinda like Dennis Rodman, but the melted ice-cream version
His skill and IQ are unparalleled
Jokic so damn nasty with it. His passing skills is so effortless
He has the same trait as some of the greatest of all time, HE alone completely controls the pace of the game, we’re talking like Kobe, MJ, Bron type of (we can be on a fast break every play, and then the very next play the same guy leading the fast break now just scored 14 points in a row in the paint, oh now that same guy decided to come down the court and play 1 on 1 every play) his skillset is insane
Hey JJ, Serbia loves u and u have our respect
Great vid JJ!
Damn, I am becoming a PG fan. For him to share perspective so openly is really cool.
JOKIC is so good and with today's rules on defense. He is even better. Hope success doesn't make him arrogant. All the best to his future
His fundamentals are so locked in, then you layer the IQ on top of it, that's what makes him unstoppable. I actually think his lack of athleticism is what makes him even harder to guard because he's never out of control. Like an old dude that used to play pro and has come down to fill in for a rec league game. lol
Maybe it's the fact that they think he isn't athletic that is the problem.
Ive been watching nickolia jokic for since 2017
And knew he was gonna be a complete force on the court esplly for a guy who cant really jump happy hes getting the due respect he has earned
How'd you got "c" and second "i" in his name?
@@uros2909 I just call him the joker since I struggle to spell his name
@@roberthall1818 How can you struggle with a 6 letter name by adding 2 more? Genuinely curious
Paul George is actually the reincarnation of Tracey Macgrady. As complete game on both ends. Can always be a top guy if he stays healthy.
McGrady was VASTLY superior offensively.
@@respectedlocalgentleman7108 PG is way better in the playoffs why did you think he never won the first round? PG went to conference finals thrice with him as the main guy. Yes the Clippers run when Kawhi got injured too. He was great that postseason. Where's McGrady at? Regular season wonder
@@sumiokodai1652 You're confusing team accolades with skill. McGrady at his peak was on par with Kobe and Lebron OFFENSIVELY. I know english isn't your first language but try to read for meaning, not emoting like a female.
Tracey would outscore PG by 18 a night.
@@JPSimen He did focus on putting up points. I'm mainly referring to how they both play. They're both very smooth, pretty efficient skilled players. PG's game just looks like the total package. He deserves his props.
Get this man to one million subs already. Best in the NBA media rn
Once in a lifetime player! Jokic! 🏀
Best basketball podcast atm is not even close
'for a guy who's not athletic, he's got a quick second jump'. I know I'm probably complaining about semantics here, but Jokic IS athletic. Great footwork/balance. Supreme hands. Sure he's not explosive/fast twitch, but that's just one component to being 'athletic'.
One of one in the last 60 years.
Think I forgot about Russ? 6th seed Russ? Jokic is just different. Record setting when it comes to efficiency too.
This guy is a good interview
I'm not sure why is PG not doing better himself, he has it all to become unstoppable too!
So much credit to coach malone too. Jokic was no stud coming into the NBA, the development has been incredible
PG is a class act.
Love PG!!!
Jokic vs Embiid for best center in the NBA depends on what you value more…Elite playmaking or Elite defense…Embiid (Decent playmaker, Elite defender) Joker (Unreal playmaker, Slightly above average defender)
jj is out here asking the questions we all want to know
Flowers due and jj delivers
The quick tips are a direct result of years of playing water polo
Precisely. I can’t believe more people are picking up on the fact that Jokic is playing waterpolo on the court 25% of the time.
@@grandmastersreaction1267 black people in the USA don’t swim much.
@@grandmastersreaction1267 makes sense oh why he holds the ball like that
Oh wow great insight!! It now make sense!!
Joker comes w a highly unique skill set and that makes up for lack of agility. Incredible in its own way. I didn’t think he’d ever be this good. I ate my own words when he won 2 mvps. He’s crazy good at ball… watch out for Giannis though Denver! 😤
Respect for admitting you were wrong.
His running speed is not too slow for a Big tbh but overall, yeah unathletic. Not much vert and as physically blessed as other bigs in other regards
@@SeedOilFitnessOfficial Yeah, but he's really long and thick. That makes up for other things.
He's if Larry Bird was reincarnated as a center
He’s like a cross between Larry Bird and Tim Duncan
@@modbyarturo and maybe Dirk :)
a little strerch.. larry was definitely more athletic and fit... and was significantly better shooter.. even better shot blocker and definitely better defender but jokic is the first since larry to really pass in many of the same ways... with what luka and joker do i cant imagine what larry would do today
He's a big man dominating the era of "small ball". I have been waiting for a big center to dominate for the past 10 years. He might be the person that brings us back to a big center league. He wouldn't be nearly as successful with Shaq, Ewing, Olajuwon, Dwight Howard, or Yao in the league.
Lac has so much depth it's crazy
What George said about Jokic athletically speaking they said the same about Bird...and that's being in great company
Dude had to a genius military general in a past life. Pure master class.
S/o to PG for keepin it 100! Players show players respect but the media always choosing their favorites!
I’m a believer now. I live on the East coast, so Denver gets no play. But when I watch them, I can see how Jok controls the game. And I am not even a basketball guy. He’s in complete control most of the time.
Jokic reminds me of that big guy who comes to your street basket game and is the best there, he knows all the tricks and the game inside out, basketball is a mental game more or less and he's the best at it, his basketball IQ is unmatched, cause he's using the maximum out of his capabilities and he's only getting better with time.
Jokic is like Larry Bird, he can shoot, pass, rebound and most important is very smart.
This clip helps illustrate the difference offensively between Jokic, Giannis, and Embiid. You can't scheme against him. He has an answer for every scheme you attempt to try, and he has the processing capacity and basketball IQ to break those schemes. That is not to say that Giannis and Embiid aren't great players - of course they are. They're elite. But they have clear weaknesses that you can scheme for.
Jokic is athletic af, the standard is just different when your big and heavy like that. The majority of nba is filled with guys that are lean and bouncy but that doesn’t mean they are leaps and bounds more athletic, it’s just different
Yeah, this whole athleticism convo is soo stupid. Dude is the best basketball player in the world, full stop, obviously he's super athletic.
He actually reminds me of Vlade Divac...their physical level seems very similar, which makes you want to underestimate both, but than you ending up loosing...Arvydas Sabonis, as well. Thankfully their IQ basketball makes it up for them. Kind of JJ running around the other 'gladiators' doing his thing:)(what he used to do best-raining threes)
Comparing Jokic to Divac is like comparing Jordan to JJ Reddick. Their only similarity is their nationality.
Divac couldn’t clean Jokic shoes. I am telling you this as a Serb.
honestly the closest comparison to what jokic does is prime lebron. it looks different but they both can score whenever they want, command double teams and are able to make passes that no other players can make.
@@lancebrady3770 Luka is a lot more like Lebron. Jokic is far closer to Gasol and Kukoc, in particular.
I haven’t seen anyone comment on the back-to-back MVP being almost last to be picked on the all-star draft by bron and the freak
paul george
Mind runs to the Positive. Always turn a negative into a positive 💪💪💪💪💪💯💯💯💯💯🙏🙏🙏
Lithuanian basketball legend Arvidas Sabonis is the best center from Europe and one of the best centers in basketball history
I appreciate PG13 for this
I tell you why Jokic is hard to deal with. His about 7' tall. Can pass better than a lot of guards. Can push the ball up the floor like a guard. His got a very consistent jumper and range. Inside, cause of his size, he gets boards, easy put backs and picks up easy fouls on others. He has a vision for the game and see things develop that most other players don't have and that is why his passing is the way it is. There is no team that is going to match up well on him. Best thing might be to try and go after him and get him in foul trouble. But he plays all over the place, so that would be difficult as well.
“You didn’t try everything! You’re lying” - Kendrick Perkins
So insightful 😂
Clicked on the video thinking it was T-Mac
The magic of Nikola's basketball superiority over the players is in his head and his hands, an exceptional feeling for the ball, he caresses the ball, that's why he listens to him, and as for speed, turns, you should ask the players, he just seems slow, he has a great shot, overview, plays with his teammates, imagine he plays for Boston, Lakers, Chicago, so he wouldn't come off the TV, but no matter how you look at it, the statistics say he will be MVP again!
Does anyone know that Paul George's kids are half Serbian?
Little boy's name is Paul Vuk George, Vuk means Wolf in Serbian, great name for future
NBA MVP. 🐺😇❤️