Even LEBRON Had To Admire The GENIUS Of Nikola Jokic
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Hold on, did you catch that? How in the world did Jokic see that Reeves is sneaking from behind?
Look at the impeccable timing by Nikola fooling Reeves and turning right to Porter all in one motion.
This was not by accident. He knew exactly what was going on the entire time.
This is one of the wildest things that I’ve seen Jokic do on the court, and last night against Lebron and the Lakers he did a lot more.
Look at the genius of Jokic giving the slightest head nod signaling to Holiday to cut.
This was just enough for only his teammate to notice it and nobody else, allowing for this spectacular assist. Amazing.
And if that wasn’t impressive enough, watch what happens here.
Good pick and roll execution, gets an inside position and stop it right there.
As he goes up for the shot, Nikola somehow processes in a split second that Davis stayed down low with him and Porter is open in the corner, so as we let it roll this is a one handed no look pass midway through his shot. Of course the pass is right on target and Porter splashes the 3.
And watch what happens in the clutch. On the drive by Murray, Lebron stunts at him leaving his man open. A mistake by James that Jokic notices. So now when he gets the ball, watch how Nikola looks behind trying to see if Lebron will go for it again.
And as he does it, Jokic just flips it to the cutting Watson for some easy 2 points at a time when it should be the most difficult for a team to score.
In fact, I’m impressed how Denver always seems to generate good looks in crunch time.
While teams struggle with their late game execution, things almost look easy for the Nuggets, and that was the case in this game as well.
With 24 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists Jokic was everywhere on the court. And watch him fight off 4 Lakers guys here to secure the rebound and get 2 free throws in the 4th quarter.
Admittedly it wasn’t just him, as Denver had 3 guys scoring more than 20 points, which of course was too much for the Lakers to handle in this matchup.
Another frustrating game for LA fans who are now even more bitter that Rob Pelinka did absolutely nothing at the trade deadline.
Speaking of that, last night we got some moves that could shift the balance of power in the NBA, and I broke down all the significant trades right here in this video so you gotta check it out. Talk to you in the next one. Peace out. - Спорт
Jokic was just giving his respects to Kobe by beating Lakers by 8 and scoring 24, a worthy tribute for the occasion
knowing Jokic, its probl the only reason he did what he did LMAO, otherwise he do not give a fuck he just passes the ball
13 rebound just like Kobe's 13th overall pick in '96.
😂😂😂😂
And didn’t Kobe had a court case going in Colorado, maybe Jokic chose Denver in the NBA draft.
@@Babumoshaaai😂😂
One of the top playmakers of all time, regardless of position. He's up there with magic Johnson and other elite playmaking guards
he is, definitely
if you accept that sports/athletics evolve over time, meaning that contemporary athletes are better than ones of prior ages (due to a variety of factors other than talent), he is easily the best.
Nikola and Luka are another level
Luka isn’t on Jokers level with the IQ no way
@@efeezy7770 yeah, he is. He just doesn't have team mates as capable as jokic, also the team chemistry is probably not on the same level
You are trippin, Luka is a great player but Jokic is just different. @tc8557
Serbian blood
💪@@nikolaperic6307
Jokic is one of the funnest players to watch. Everything he does looks so easy. No stupid celebrations after ANY basket. Dude is just dope.
My sentiment exactly. Celebrate after you win the game. Period!!!!
@@timatkinson9291haha and he doesn’t even celebrate after the game. Quick hop back on his phone to watch his horse races
Yet he gets picked last at the allstar game because apparently he's boring.
@@richmahogany1710who cares. Its about winning.
No gimmicks, no show off. Deadly efficiency. Anything but NBA stereotype?
As one of the announcer said, if your going to try for a steal and let a shooter wide open with Jokic, you better get that steal, because Jokic will instantly know your man is open.
I watched this game live, and even now, I still can't believe how Jokic saw Reeves
Hover and Scan!
It is called ASTRAL PROJECTION.
Astral projection is a term used in esotericism to describe an intentional out-of-body experience that assumes the existence of a subtle body, known as the astral body or body of light, through which consciousness can function separately from the physical body and travel throughout the astral plane. The idea of astral travel is ancient and occurs in multiple cultures. The term "astral projection" was coined and promoted by 19th-century Theosophists. Real common in Serbia, Yugoslavia etc. areas of the Globe. Among Adepts Somber is well known centre of this practice.
Hope this helped!
He didn't. Either Murray or MPJ saw it and said something.
He doesnt saw him, he Just Turn at that time and pasa, you might call it LUCKY TURN😊
King comment @@onewayup5
Having so many games were hes close to a triple double by a single assist or rb is the perfect way to show that he really isnt stat padding
Yet some people accuse him of statpadding. They blind af
Yep, he’d literally wipe Sabonis in triple doubles if you let him put up stats all game but he wants to win.
He reverse stat-pads 😂
You're right. Some people do stat pad, but Jokic is just playing basketball and triple doubles are bagged right into this current style of basketball
Kendric Perkins should be arrested. I can't believe people are actually talking about this. It's like saying MJ couldn't dunk.😂
Jokic might be the highest IQ player I've ever seen. And don't want to hear how he's not a great defender. The IQ is there, too. The game is moving at half speed for him and he sees what's unfolding before even the other best players in the league, e.g. LeBron, see it. That's right, he's out-chessing LeBron.
Jaylen brown is. But if NBA IQ its probably jokic
Lebron's IQ is overrated. He makes so many mistakes in the clutch.
Glazing
@@goom3103 that bum can’t even dribble with his left hand lol
@@robesch88that's not because of his IQ it's because of his late timing
Jokic is a elite defender in my opinion due to his anticipation and awareness. Understands what sets the other team is running and tells his teammates how to defend them. Shot blocking isn't the only thing that should be analyzed when looking at defense.
Jokic an elite defender 😂😂
I love that you notice those little things and highlight them. So many people just replay a clip and while it's still impressive, it reaches another level when someone has the insight to recognize what the player sees and does.
Very good point. You have to know the game. And watch closely!!!
At 0:03 you can hear Jamal Murray yell "MAN ON"
But Jokic's reaction and awareness is still incredible!
Ooo, nice catch! I wonder if this was a set play or a spontaneous thing. It’s dope either way.
@@alphabug9 I would assume spontaneous. I think only a select few high IQ basketball player could have pulled that off even with the heads up from Jamal Murray
I think that was MPJ (as it should be since it's his man). Prince and Davis were mostly blocking Murray's view of Reaves, and if you look, you can see Porter yell something.
Edit: I think you can see MPJ yell something in the angle at 0:22
Indeee looks like MPJ yelled something. Also LA did this a few more times with success so it was also somethifng they were expecting by now
Exactly! All of these are set plays, Jokic just executes them perfectly
Nikola is gonna go down as one of the greatest centers ever…. Guy is amazingly good
nah, as THE GREATEST CENTER OF ALL TIME
@@Mdksupreme1 Well don’t forget, we had Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Aloujuwan,Shaquille O’Neal, Tim Duncan, and now Joel Embiid, Auntetekumbo, Davis when healthy,… come on Bro, let’s wait until his career is over to really say that.
@@SatansComment
Not underestimated names you mentioned but... Some of us have seen enough already.
Best of all times even if he quit playing today.
@@SatansCommenthate to be that guy but, tim Duncan , Giannis and Davis is PF
@@bgdabg6769Zip it up when you’re done.
Jokic also has arguably the best pump fake/hesi- in the game.
How is Murray not considered an all star candidate? Lmao 😂
jokic is like the messi of basketball
That's a step too far 😂
@@snexputana why though? I'm not talking about him being in the goat debate or anything i just mean how intelligent they play and how they create chances for their team mates
@zionokungbowa fair enough but I still don't see the comparison. Messi is a phenomenon. A true one of a kind. Hard to compare a basketball player to a footballer
@@zionokungbowa I actually thought this many times watching Jokic, the way they both play completely on instincts yet they can read the game better and make better aswell as quicker decisions than anyone else on the pitch/floor, they're also both unselfish and let the game come to them, they can score and assist and just take whatever the game gives them. Because they do almost all of this instinctively and not pre-planned that makes them impossible to predict, they have an answer for everything you throw at them so all you can do is play hard defense and hope they have an off-day. furthermore they both don't do unnecessary flashy moves and just play simple but effective, destroying their opponents with fundamentals, very different in stature and background but both of them are purists when it comes to their sports and probably have minds that work similarly in that regard.
@@benjaminbronnimann3966 yeah
Joker is an OG. We've never seen this brand of basketball before.
Jokic makes it look so damn easy, especially when you watch the whole game, it goes at his pace
Jokic is a future HOF whom it will take at least a generation before ppl will broadly acknowledge the true master he is
He's an all-time top ten in my books.
@@elmehdinafia1237he’s not top 10
@@dewman7477 he is! A finals MVP and he's getting his third regular season MVP? He a top ten for sure.
@@elmehdinafia1237 who does he replace in top 10 with only 1 finals mvp and 2 mvps now?
@@dewman7477should be 4 in a row mvps. And for a guy who plays basketball because he makes money to support his true passions. Dude doesn’t even care being great or all time. He’s just that skilled.
Jokic definitely one of the best ever, very special talent
Is it me... Or was Murray his eyes there -- and gestured when to pull the rug on Reaves...? Amazing pre-planning and teamwork. This is why the Nuggets are the best, IQ, Teamwork and Jokic's selflessness.
I think you're right! I think Murray said something to let Jokic know MPJ was open.
@@joetobacco Well, i don't think that's what it was... Jokic pauses near the FT line and at the top of the key, A LOT. He's gotten stripped many times - waiting for people to cut or a play to develop.
I suspect Murray and him worked on this... To BAIT people to strip him - in this case Reaves.
Either way, LeBron and the Lakers IQ got exposed many times in this game.
In other words, he knew where Porter was... Jokic didn't have eyes in the back of his head and it doesn't look like his head was turned enough to see Reaves coming... He was looking at Murray - who signaled when Reaves was coming... They knew/planned that if he stared away for long enough - Reaves would come... Jokic and Murray's whole point was to get Porter open. They baited Reaves.
I think it was MPJ (as it should be since it was his man that gambled). Prince and Davis are mostly blocking Murray's view of Reaves and if you look, it appears that Porter yelled something as Reaves gambled.
Edit: I think you can see MPJ yell something in the angle at 0:22
@@AntiNeoFascist Could be...and Porter certainly should have yelled. But watch Murray's hand the second before Jokic pulls the carpet on Reaves steal.
Jokic 100% knew cause Reaves did this in the either the playoffs last year or the 1st matchup this season and actually got the ball. Jokic baited him into it.
Odlicna analiza, Jokic je genije❤
Genau
Jokic is unbelievably skilled…he sees the court like Neo in Matrix was seeing the world
Hover and Scan!
It is called ASTRAL PROJECTION.
Astral projection is a term used in esotericism to describe an intentional out-of-body experience that assumes the existence of a subtle body, known as the astral body or body of light, through which consciousness can function separately from the physical body and travel throughout the astral plane. The idea of astral travel is ancient and occurs in multiple cultures. The term "astral projection" was coined and promoted by 19th-century Theosophists. Real common in Serbia, Yugoslavia etc. areas of the Globe. Among Adepts Somber is well known centre of this practice.
Jokic be playing MyCareer with 2K View
Bro I could not believe that pass to MPJ. Jokic must have baited Reeves on purpose, heard him running up behind him, turned and threw it to a wide open teammate. I've never seen anything like that.
I think MPJ yelled something like "MAN ON" as Reaves started his gamble.
Hover and Scan!
It is called ASTRAL PROJECTION.
Astral projection is a term used in esotericism to describe an intentional out-of-body experience that assumes the existence of a subtle body, known as the astral body or body of light, through which consciousness can function separately from the physical body and travel throughout the astral plane. The idea of astral travel is ancient and occurs in multiple cultures. The term "astral projection" was coined and promoted by 19th-century Theosophists. Real common in Serbia, Yugoslavia etc. areas of the Globe. Among Adepts Somber is well known centre of this practice.
Hope this helped!
@@onewayup5😂
@@occultsymbols Shhhhh. Hee
Astral Weeks
Van Morrison
🤔😏☮️😎
WTH!!!! What a play! the guy is a wizard
Hover and Scan!
It is called ASTRAL PROJECTION.
Astral projection is a term used in esotericism to describe an intentional out-of-body experience that assumes the existence of a subtle body, known as the astral body or body of light, through which consciousness can function separately from the physical body and travel throughout the astral plane. The idea of astral travel is ancient and occurs in multiple cultures. The term "astral projection" was coined and promoted by 19th-century Theosophists. Real common in Serbia, Yugoslavia etc. areas of the Globe. Among Adepts Somber is well known centre of this practice.
Lakers need at least +35 free throw difference to beat the Nuggets.
Genije svog posla...uzivanje gledati.Bravo Jokicu Nikola.Ziv i zdrav bio.
Nah that pass to porter was nuts
2:15 Jokic treated anthony davis like a ragdoll
Lebest looking it
Man the Lakers don't have an answer for Jokic..if by any chance they meet in the playoffs it's a sweep!!
Their answer will be a a technical by a corrupt ref
@@logomarkz man there lost the only guy who can guard him wen there faced off Dwight...so only way is a corrupt ref
Jokic is literally playing 2k in third person
Jokic appears to be using the floor as a mirror. That floor appears to be very reflective and sees body movements.
That's why he is the best player and TRUE MVP
this was such a fun game to watch even though the Lakers lost. Looking forward to seeing these 2 teams battle it out in the western conference finals. may the best team win it all
The last 7 games follow the same script, Lakers get close, Nuggets win down the stretch, maybe it is not as close as the score would indicate.
You know Adam Sandler appreciates those Jokic dimes haha he plays the same way
That sh*t had me bamboozled. I was thinking how the f*ck did he see Reaves coming!?
Hover and Scan!
It is called ASTRAL PROJECTION.
Astral projection is a term used in esotericism to describe an intentional out-of-body experience that assumes the existence of a subtle body, known as the astral body or body of light, through which consciousness can function separately from the physical body and travel throughout the astral plane. The idea of astral travel is ancient and occurs in multiple cultures. The term "astral projection" was coined and promoted by 19th-century Theosophists. Real common in Serbia, Yugoslavia etc. areas of the Globe. Among Adepts Somber is well known centre of this practice.
Hope this helped!
@@onewayup5 bruh that’s not what it is lol. It just a coincidence
@@easylife6348 Shhhhh. Hee
Genius!
As a coach, I watch the guy closely. He is amazing but these things you cannot teach.
None talks how AD plays crazy vs Jokić ..Jokić makes teammates bettee but makes opponents bettee also..you can see AD reactions on great moves ..man people dont credit those clashes enough..
Is like watching a savant in action 😂
Jokic is MVP!
AND THAT'S WHY THEY ARE THE CHAMPIONS...
Lakers they figured out 😂😂😂😂😂
Kudos to you for this breakdown, watching the game last night those two MPJ passes really stuck out, specifically the timing on him raising the ball moments before Reeves got there. There has never been a player quite like the Joker!
I love how consistant he is every year and not just in 1 element of the game like scoring, he is consistant in every category but even more he is consistantly raising the bar which is crazy, heared yesterday that he played in 97% of the games since he came to the league, that stat alone is incredible, he got 3 year strech of goat like level of basketball achieving 2x mvp's finals mvp and a chip goes back to Serbia drink beer all summer, watch horses and comes and have better year then all those before, i hope he stays healthy, hope he get atleast another chip and ppl come to their senses and saying ok if we gonna have 2 man goat race between MJ and LBJ he is atleast 3rd behind them...
1:40 you see Bron putting his hands up when it’s his guy that he stopped paying attention to which created the bucket. I don’t know if that gesture is a complaint to the ref or his teammates. But I’ve seen Bron do that so many times. Everytime he messes up he puts his hands up like it’s someone else’s fault
Denver probably the most unselfish team in the league. They want to win, night in night out. Go Denver!!!!
What ppl forget is that some guys use their ears to locate others which this guy does mostly with perfection 👌🏼
When Joker sets the biggest screens in the game it also creates so many options.
Lebron blaming the air for his own mistakes will always amaze me.
It’s an every game sequence
What gets me about LeCryBaby is that he gets so mad at the refs if they don't call a foul on his defender every time he misses a shot, even when he is committing offensive fouls.
I just commented this not seeing your comment. I’ve seen him do it every game, multiple times a game. It’s like he’s blaming anyone (ref, teammates) for what was 100% his drop
when@@kevinhugh5411
Utterly astounding
I wonder if Murray didn’t give him a sign of what was happening. They were having eye contact and Murray raised his left hand slightly, just before Reaves reached for the ball.
You might think it’s nonsense but these guys train with each other every day and are professional athletes. Surely they must have talked about what to do if someone is sneaking up from behind.
There’s no doubt Jokic is a basketball genius. But I think there is actually high level teamwork going on there too.
I think it was MPJ (as it should be since it was his man that gambled). Prince and Davis are mostly blocking Murray's view of Reaves, and if you look, it appears that Porter yelled something as Reaves gambled.
I think you can see MPJ yell something in the angle at 0:22
If life was fair he'd be on pace to win his 4th straight MVP
Genius, he got triple teamed and passed lazily to a wide open player. Hold The PHONE!
That was Murray's communication at the beginning.
Jokic watched the Larry Legend highlights, good to see that style return to the game.
Intuition can’t be taught. Joker plays intuitively
On a soccer team, he’d be the CAM/no.10. His reading of the game passing+ his teammates’ runs and timing, just amazing to watch.
That porter shot silenced the crowd they knew it was over and he followed that up by a big lob dunk
Well explained!
I didn't catch that first one. That is SICK! Awesome content mate. It's a pity they gave job to Perk and other bozos.
MPJ had a great call out on that play
MPJ should be in the 3 point contest, but that's just me. Your thoughts guys?
How did Lakers have 2 All-stars and Nuggets only have Jokic?
Jokic was smart enough at the end of the game to see that the L.A. Fakers would mug him every time he got the ball and the refs were going to give the Fakers some home cooking and not call the fouls. So he let them come off their man and attack him before passing to the open man. Thankfully the open men made the shots to beat Uncle Drew, Streetclothes and the L.A. Fakers..
😂
When you're a tridimensional thinker you can anticipate many things and more often even your teammates might get caught unaware
Hover and Scan!
It is called ASTRAL PROJECTION.
Astral projection is a term used in esotericism to describe an intentional out-of-body experience that assumes the existence of a subtle body, known as the astral body or body of light, through which consciousness can function separately from the physical body and travel throughout the astral plane. The idea of astral travel is ancient and occurs in multiple cultures. The term "astral projection" was coined and promoted by 19th-century Theosophists. Real common in Serbia, Yugoslavia etc. areas of the Globe. Among Adepts Somber is well known centre of this practice.
Not to take anything from the Joker, but on the steal attempt you can see MPJ yelling something to him. His reaction and decision making are still top tier tho, that was a beautiful sequence.
Jokic said he didn't hear anything
Really impressive
Heat check
You missed to mention that also Jokic had 3 important blocks
Denver is lowkey stacked. Its one thing for Joker to generate all those pass and another for the team mate to actually finish in the rim or score outside
When Jokic is on the floor, its like they are playing 5v6
That last jamal lob to MPJ in garbage time changed my life lol....not gonna give details but yeahhhh
Murray putting it up in LeBronze's face for the whole game. What a joy.
Stunning, the best passer since Bird.
*big man passer
bird wasnt even the best passer of his decade. that was litteraly magic. how u gonna say bird is? what about CP3 lebron nash and all that? but jokic still the best passer i have ever seen tho. or atleast top 3
Joker Vision is incredible no doubt 😮
It's always exciting to see top athletes like LeBron James appreciating the talents of their peers. Nikola Jokic's skills on the basketball court are indeed admirable, showcasing not just physical prowess but also a deep understanding of the game. It's moments like these that highlight the beauty of sportsmanship and mutual respect among players at the highest level of the game. Watching such geniuses in action is a real treat for basketball fans everywhere! 🏀✨
Unparalleled.
He knew because it was verbally expressed to him by his teammate. Good teams holler out when a defender breaks off his man. No different than calling out screens.
I think someone yelled at Jokic that Austin running towards him and he reacted quickly and knew exactly where to pass it.
Like having a playing coach
That shot to pass postponement reminded me of Teppei Kiyoshi
7 x 22 free throws is not enough to beat the nuggets
every time the lakers play always look at the free throw and foul difference in favor of the lakers. Ever since that coach spoke out, the refs try to make it not as noticeable but still scheming for the lakers especially when the lakers are losing.
7 free throw attempts for the Nuggets and 22 for the Lakers. It was 5v8 for the Nuggets out there and they still handled business 😆
GOAT incoming.
Many underestimate the Joker... He's incredibly gifted.
fr how did Joker know Reeves was there?
Kinda like how Nash used to carve defenders 😅
He was probably baiting Reeves and he took it
The actual answer is mpj had good comms and jokic had the iq to realise whats happening
Jokic sold his soul!!! How can he sense their defense and knows where his teamate goin? This is madness.
His team already knew the drill and they are cooperative on each other unlike teams with full drama and selfishness
@@Dog-uz9hr Cause everyone in the league wants to prove something. Jokic is the type of guy that you want to be the best in the team? He'll feed you the ball until you are full 🤣🤣🤣
Hover and Scan!
It is called ASTRAL PROJECTION.
Astral projection is a term used in esotericism to describe an intentional out-of-body experience that assumes the existence of a subtle body, known as the astral body or body of light, through which consciousness can function separately from the physical body and travel throughout the astral plane. The idea of astral travel is ancient and occurs in multiple cultures. The term "astral projection" was coined and promoted by 19th-century Theosophists. Real common in Serbia, Yugoslavia etc. areas of the Globe. Among Adepts Somber is well known centre of this practice.
Hope this helped!
I expected MPJ to give an extra pass.
LeBron makes you look fast, Jordon makes you look slow, and Bird makes you look stupid - seems like Jokic makes players look stupid as well
Majstor!!!
Jokic the best 💪
More impressive is the fact that this one of the worst games I've seen Jokic play. AD was really giving him all kinds of trouble early on in the game. But Denver really showed their champion's pedigree at the end. Anyhow, I thought that the avoiding of Reaves gamble at the top before the pass to Porter was, indeed, by accicent. But who cares?! 😆
Yep, I think he had six turnovers which is unusual for him.
Totally agree. AD was outstanding and Jokic for him was subpar and yet had for anyone else a great game
jokic heard footsteps from reaves
He probably heard him coming
He’s a Jedi.
Murray told him Reeves was coming from the backside.... communication between teammates is THE difference between a good team and a great one.
Someone said this is what game 5 would have looked like if they didn’t get swept and honestly it’s very accurate. Game was close and nuggets just ran away last minute with some outstanding finds and reads. Nuggets are still the team to beat and in a 7 game series it’s gonna be insanely tough. That being said clippers in 7
Do you think Murray was watching reeves for the signal in the opening play?
He was waiting for Reeves to help. Making it seem he's not paying attention to hum.