Paul George Explains Why It's So Hard To Stop Nikola Jokic

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  • Опубліковано 1 бер 2023
  • In this clip, Paul George (The Los Angeles Clippers) talks about why it's so hard to stop Nikola Jokic (The Denver Nuggets). He also talks about the crazy good play in The Western Conference.
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  • @JJRedick
    @JJRedick  Рік тому +64

    Be sure to check out the full pod. PG is fantastic: ua-cam.com/video/zBbYzNNnWbA/v-deo.html

    • @mireilledavidson9427
      @mireilledavidson9427 Рік тому +2

      It's timing, all about timing.

    • @slobausa
      @slobausa Рік тому +1

      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

    • @IndianaSmallmouth
      @IndianaSmallmouth Рік тому

      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.

    • @agdryicecleaning9425
      @agdryicecleaning9425 Рік тому

      Great work.

  • @muffstuff9227
    @muffstuff9227 Рік тому +2458

    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.

    • @KRYSSANTT
      @KRYSSANTT Рік тому +48

      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.

    • @spiidey1
      @spiidey1 Рік тому +38

      @@KRYSSANTT Jokic really needs a costar who is also an all-star caliber player.

    • @cleigh113
      @cleigh113 Рік тому +48

      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.

    • @LazarTheMaster
      @LazarTheMaster Рік тому +52

      ​@@KRYSSANTTyeah but it isn't his fault he's winning the mvps or that he isn't winning chips with an injured team..

    • @nikolayjerev6138
      @nikolayjerev6138 Рік тому +29

      @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.

  • @TXD1315
    @TXD1315 Рік тому +1080

    He’s averaging 10 assist as a center. The man is special

    • @SiopaoClub
      @SiopaoClub Рік тому +1

      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.

    • @Grey_Video
      @Grey_Video Рік тому +55

      @@SiopaoClub jokic's skill set is unprecedented. the nuggets are also the number one seed in the west.

    • @papobpukarnjanaproy829
      @papobpukarnjanaproy829 Рік тому +30

      @@SiopaoClub u bum

    • @idkanymore6634
      @idkanymore6634 Рік тому +33

      @@SiopaoClub nuggets are 24-0 this season when he jokic gets a trip double, you’re a bum

    • @SiopaoClub
      @SiopaoClub Рік тому +1

      @@idkanymore6634 That same argument is used when people defend Russel Westbrook...Not a strong argument,

  • @AutomobileRepairman
    @AutomobileRepairman Рік тому +882

    Just love to see how players praises others

    • @swish1457
      @swish1457 Рік тому +6

      Ringless players have to stick together🤣

    • @swish1457
      @swish1457 Рік тому

      Lebron owns both of these clowns

    • @nitoshadow
      @nitoshadow Рік тому +21

      @@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

    • @Treyball67
      @Treyball67 Рік тому +4

      It’s nice seeing basketball appreciation in general as opposed to the tireless comparisons that we see everyday on espn and Twitter ect.

    • @diegochavez679
      @diegochavez679 Рік тому

      ​@@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 🤡

  • @WeTheNorthRaptors
    @WeTheNorthRaptors Рік тому +594

    Jokic has the highest basketball IQ for a center ever. Dude is a triple double machine.

    • @wavygang8789
      @wavygang8789 Рік тому +4

      Facts

    • @kushgodsinc
      @kushgodsinc Рік тому +3

      But Westbrook IQ was low lol

    • @wavygang8789
      @wavygang8789 Рік тому

      @@kushgodsinc is Westbrook a center dog??

    • @SpockIsAPimp
      @SpockIsAPimp Рік тому

      U crazy af.....all time???? Logoff y'all say anything but Westbrook IQ was low right

    • @bartholomewlyons
      @bartholomewlyons Рік тому +35

      Not only for the center, dude.

  • @divefraggle
    @divefraggle Рік тому +861

    Never seen a big man like Jokic, with his skillset, before. Very unique player that dominates his competition.

    • @juanluis3951
      @juanluis3951 Рік тому +8

      Vladee Divac

    • @brendanbloom3366
      @brendanbloom3366 Рік тому +17

      Arvydas Sabonis was a way better version of jokic

    • @MrRufusRToyota
      @MrRufusRToyota Рік тому +6

      Walton was super Jokic.

    • @HogSZN
      @HogSZN Рік тому +31

      ​@@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.

    • @brendanbloom3366
      @brendanbloom3366 Рік тому +18

      @@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.

  • @Topolinho
    @Topolinho Рік тому +126

    JJ been blasting that Jokic love recently and i'm all for it. The slander from people has been ridiculous.

    • @chiggsytube
      @chiggsytube Рік тому

      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?????

  • @michaelahurt
    @michaelahurt Рік тому +414

    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.

    • @vlada
      @vlada Рік тому +27

      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.

    • @roehmvanwinkle7571
      @roehmvanwinkle7571 Рік тому +7

      Spot on, also his one hand putbacks

    • @justtimes9257
      @justtimes9257 Рік тому +5

      elite of elite hands

    • @adrianlazaro8292
      @adrianlazaro8292 Рік тому +1

      SpongeBob

    • @adrianlazaro8292
      @adrianlazaro8292 Рік тому

      patis

  • @scott402
    @scott402 Рік тому +277

    Love the respect for Dwight man, D12 was a beast back in Orlando

    • @BlackGarinim
      @BlackGarinim Рік тому +27

      Its a big shame he isnt in the 75

    • @scott402
      @scott402 Рік тому +48

      @@BlackGarinim probably the biggest snub of all

    • @letsmakeit110
      @letsmakeit110 Рік тому +23

      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.

    • @scott402
      @scott402 Рік тому +14

      @@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

    • @user-dh7dj3yw1b
      @user-dh7dj3yw1b Рік тому +2

      @@scott402Exactly

  • @SlowVersion
    @SlowVersion Рік тому +136

    Huge respect to Pg for this! Mad respect for being real

  • @Bigdickrick150
    @Bigdickrick150 Рік тому +246

    PG has got to be 1 of the most under appreciated players in the league right now man

    • @nitoshadow
      @nitoshadow Рік тому +15

      Not one of he is
      Ain’t no flaws in his game he literally does everything

    • @jerodtabb311
      @jerodtabb311 Рік тому +12

      @@nitoshadow Indiana PG 13 was my favorite 💯💪

    • @cardalien
      @cardalien Рік тому +4

      hes okay during regular season. once playoffs come, hes dust

    • @bartholomewlyons
      @bartholomewlyons Рік тому +4

      Cause he’s an underachiever

    • @brownshit1
      @brownshit1 Рік тому +1

      ​@Bartholomew Lyons underachiever? He came up against LeBron how many times in the East?

  • @sam-qw3rl
    @sam-qw3rl Рік тому +132

    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.

    • @NikolaBrusin
      @NikolaBrusin Рік тому +1

      His anticipation is unreal.

    • @alesksander
      @alesksander Рік тому +4

      Hand eye coordination is really something else for a big guy.

    • @mistersparkles1842
      @mistersparkles1842 Рік тому +4

      ​@@alesksander also unsure how elite otherworldly hand eye coordination isn't athleticism

    • @dfallen4ngel
      @dfallen4ngel 8 місяців тому

      @@mistersparkles1842 hate to say it, but it isnt. Its more of skill talent that robust power

  • @jamesjohnson-rr9gp
    @jamesjohnson-rr9gp Рік тому +85

    jokic a monster

  • @Trivedi_Tuesdays
    @Trivedi_Tuesdays Рік тому +155

    Pg a pretty cool dude off the court.

    • @jerodtabb311
      @jerodtabb311 Рік тому +2

      Well said he does seem like it 💯💪

    • @ninja12380
      @ninja12380 Рік тому +19

      He cool on the court too 😂😂

    • @g17yt99
      @g17yt99 Рік тому

      Yeah like he impregnant a striper and get himself trapped

    • @ChikisaMal28
      @ChikisaMal28 Рік тому

      Ask him to go fishing with you. It's a wrap lol

    • @GeronimoPlaz
      @GeronimoPlaz Рік тому

      ​@@g17yt99 But who hasn't?

  • @isiahwashington2999
    @isiahwashington2999 Рік тому +18

    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

  • @BSCTrainerRob
    @BSCTrainerRob Рік тому +27

    Jokic makes it look so easy in a league literally full of the most athletic people on earth.

    • @georgecaraga
      @georgecaraga Рік тому +2

      so they thought they could too, anyone who had anything to do with basketball knows how difficult it is to assist!

  • @jooyichen
    @jooyichen Рік тому +143

    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
      @acethefishgod4740 Рік тому +1

      I agree with you but this doesn’t disprove what he said at all.

    • @forthe3136
      @forthe3136 Рік тому +15

      @@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)

    • @jpowell6418
      @jpowell6418 Рік тому

      He's probably just trying to stand up for Russ because of the same accusations he was getting.

    • @RaizenEx1
      @RaizenEx1 Рік тому

      Perk is a rasist who should be fired

    • @SBANDOOOO566
      @SBANDOOOO566 Рік тому +7

      @@acethefishgod4740how many games has Denver won in a row when jokic records a triple double? I’ll wait

  • @tipsnstreams
    @tipsnstreams Рік тому +72

    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.

    • @respectedlocalgentleman7108
      @respectedlocalgentleman7108 Рік тому +8

      And then you look at Nikola and see what an actual superstar is.

    • @ruskyrosco1054
      @ruskyrosco1054 Рік тому +3

      If he hadn't blown his knee for team usa... still a great player but what could have been. He's a great man.

    • @daddygamer5262
      @daddygamer5262 Рік тому

      Yes, PG is all class.

    • @drizzypizzman5849
      @drizzypizzman5849 Рік тому

      I love memeing on PG but he really is a good guy

  • @cokechang
    @cokechang Рік тому +131

    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

    • @hristijandimitrovski8664
      @hristijandimitrovski8664 Рік тому +9

      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...

    • @SpockIsAPimp
      @SpockIsAPimp Рік тому +7

      Duncan won Chips

    • @mikinard
      @mikinard Рік тому +26

      ​@@SpockIsAPimp Duncan was surrounded by all stars most his career

    • @Gdfsandoz
      @Gdfsandoz Рік тому +17

      ​@Roßßer Ðowney Jr duncan also played a whole career. Jokic just entered his prime..

    • @hristijandimitrovski8664
      @hristijandimitrovski8664 Рік тому +2

      @@SpockIsAPimp Joker will win too. Just later in his career, not as early as Duncan.

  • @DS-pk4eh
    @DS-pk4eh Рік тому +112

    If you KNOW basketball and ACTUALLY watching him in games, you know why he is MVP.

  • @TXD1315
    @TXD1315 Рік тому +71

    Gotta respect how hard JJ goes Jokic.

  • @curtislinden9297
    @curtislinden9297 Рік тому +54

    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!!

  • @dinospumoni5611
    @dinospumoni5611 Рік тому +14

    PG is such a bright guy. Really thoughtful.

  • @johnhuston650
    @johnhuston650 Рік тому +20

    Jokic is a big well balanced player with tremendous hand speed and coordination.

  • @jpowell6418
    @jpowell6418 Рік тому +16

    You guys have struck gold with these interviews.

  • @majinriley9776
    @majinriley9776 Рік тому +51

    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.

  • @patton303
    @patton303 Рік тому +17

    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.

  • @Jistsu77
    @Jistsu77 Рік тому +6

    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.

  • @jayalpha4856
    @jayalpha4856 Рік тому +10

    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

    • @randygraham926
      @randygraham926 Рік тому

      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. 🤣

    • @kobebryant4009
      @kobebryant4009 Рік тому +1

      @@randygraham926 tatum is not getting it but yeah Gianni’s has a chance but ultimately jokic will win his third barring injury

  • @RomnysGonzalez
    @RomnysGonzalez Рік тому +14

    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

  • @StrtpInc
    @StrtpInc Рік тому +42

    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.

    • @marlowebrownlee4364
      @marlowebrownlee4364 Рік тому +3

      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.....

    • @MrExcessum
      @MrExcessum Рік тому +5

      Yeah, people mix terms. Jokic is a world class level athlete. He just doesnt have big vertical, but thats about it.

    • @Augrills
      @Augrills Рік тому +4

      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

    • @amradzinovic4086
      @amradzinovic4086 Рік тому

      Many are too stupid to understand that.

    • @neisserguerrero1648
      @neisserguerrero1648 Рік тому

      Agree 💯%!!

  • @johnsontlk220
    @johnsontlk220 Рік тому +6

    His team is undefeated in the past 27 games when he has a triple double, that is the most important stat of them all

  • @MrExcessum
    @MrExcessum Рік тому +8

    Perkins: Jokic is a stat padder.
    Actual superstar with some weight to his name (George): Jokic is unguardable.

    • @radiorakim
      @radiorakim Рік тому

      No risrespect to PG but he aint superstar. There is only few superstars in the league like Luka, Lebron, Giannis, Embiid

  • @jimbo1028
    @jimbo1028 Рік тому +2

    I love PG! Such a humble person.

  • @Jimmy_Smith_Jr.
    @Jimmy_Smith_Jr. Рік тому

    All possible respect to PG from Serbia. You are the man.

  • @BlackGarinim
    @BlackGarinim Рік тому +17

    3rd MVP incoming

  • @manucr9183
    @manucr9183 Рік тому +62

    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
      @jonathanoloba7791 Рік тому +11

      And both don’t play a lick of defense

    • @zarkoandjelkovic3402
      @zarkoandjelkovic3402 Рік тому +11

      ​@@jonathanoloba7791 watch euroligue and than talk about defense...

    • @tplouffe9226
      @tplouffe9226 Рік тому +4

      ​@@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

    • @nuancesoffate
      @nuancesoffate Рік тому +13

      Nba players are actually better individually, but Euro players tend to play better team ball

    • @RecapRico
      @RecapRico Рік тому +4

      @@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

  • @vukans595
    @vukans595 Рік тому

    Always nice to see player with a deep understanding of the game!

  • @JamesStiling1985
    @JamesStiling1985 Рік тому +4

    Always have liked PG. Great interview.

  • @vojinpetrovic3963
    @vojinpetrovic3963 Рік тому +2

    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! 👏🏼👏🏼😁

  • @pantelisliakos2481
    @pantelisliakos2481 Рік тому +43

    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..😉

    • @georgecaraga
      @georgecaraga Рік тому +1

      Well done, great analysis, PG should address Nikola as SER!

  • @SirGabrielBohrer
    @SirGabrielBohrer Рік тому

    New here. Didn't know that a NBA legend was doing so fine in youtube. Just subscribed!

  • @Twoine
    @Twoine Рік тому

    Great vid JJ!

  • @stevenjmay44
    @stevenjmay44 Рік тому +7

    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.

    • @adamstewart247
      @adamstewart247 Рік тому +1

      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

    • @davidpfluger5052
      @davidpfluger5052 Рік тому

      Must be a laker fan

    • @reformedgringle
      @reformedgringle Рік тому

      ​@@adamstewart247 oh really now??? 😂 u a 🤡

    • @kristianarambasic7323
      @kristianarambasic7323 Рік тому +1

      Denver is in the finals with Jokic taking the MVP 😁

    • @stevenjmay44
      @stevenjmay44 Рік тому

      ​@adamstewart247 this aged well.😂

  • @stephanedegremont4961
    @stephanedegremont4961 Рік тому +1

    Awesome to see PG talking openly with JJ and obviously enjoying it only a couple of days before opening his own Podcast shop.

  • @SlippyNips412
    @SlippyNips412 Рік тому +5

    I understand the hesitancy to give Jokic a 3rd consecutive mvp award due to historical precedent, its a very prestigious and rare honor and achievement. The few others also had playoff accolades in that time span. Trying to judge by those standards is fair to an extent. However If he is the clear and obvious mvp I would not feel comfortable with him having that taken away from him. If he ends his career with no real playoff success I will concur its a bit odd. But I'm not taking it away from him while he has a long bit of his career left to prove its rightfully his. He has earned this achievement and we should appreciate that and judge the playoffs in the playoffs

    • @MrExcessum
      @MrExcessum Рік тому +1

      Dont think too hard on it. Its a regular season award, and should be looked at as such.

    • @SlippyNips412
      @SlippyNips412 Рік тому

      @MrExcessum true they say that. And then every year when they debate everyone brings up post season. So doesn't seem to be a real set in stone criteria for mvp. But congratulations to Embiid he does deserve an mvp award

    • @majorkade
      @majorkade Рік тому

      One of the ESPN analysts - Kendrick Perkins, I believe - said it would have been racism if he had won it over Embid. Look that up. Imagine that. No punishment for him. In our woke age, well, Embid had to win. 😅

  • @aaronloewen8718
    @aaronloewen8718 Рік тому

    this is so much better than mainstream sports reporting, like not even close.

  • @huckfinn3987
    @huckfinn3987 11 місяців тому

    I'm slowly realizing that JJ is one of the greats at talking about - and interviewing people about - this game.

  • @Milos111Zivkov
    @Milos111Zivkov Рік тому +4

    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.

  • @chrisortiz5161
    @chrisortiz5161 Рік тому +3

    Jokic got those water polo skills..

  • @ThePetesBeat
    @ThePetesBeat Рік тому

    Damn, I am becoming a PG fan. For him to share perspective so openly is really cool.

  • @chiefkeefsson9979
    @chiefkeefsson9979 Рік тому

    Get this man to one million subs already. Best in the NBA media rn

  • @nonutemperor
    @nonutemperor Рік тому +29

    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

    • @kidd32888
      @kidd32888 11 місяців тому

      His skill and IQ are unparalleled

  • @chikmnunget
    @chikmnunget Рік тому +1

    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

  • @reputablehype
    @reputablehype Рік тому +12

    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

    • @Herodotus888
      @Herodotus888 Рік тому

      Maybe it's the fact that they think he isn't athletic that is the problem.

  • @Life_of_Matthew
    @Life_of_Matthew Рік тому +2

    Best passing center of all time

  • @chiggsytube
    @chiggsytube Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @GustavoSilva-ny8jc
    @GustavoSilva-ny8jc Рік тому

    1:17 That's incredibly amazing

  • @mobes3
    @mobes3 Рік тому +13

    The quick tips are a direct result of years of playing water polo

    • @grandmastersreaction1267
      @grandmastersreaction1267 Рік тому +2

      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.

    • @mobes3
      @mobes3 Рік тому +1

      @@grandmastersreaction1267 black people in the USA don’t swim much.

    • @LuckyC1723
      @LuckyC1723 Рік тому +2

      @@grandmastersreaction1267 makes sense oh why he holds the ball like that

    • @druzo26
      @druzo26 Рік тому

      Oh wow great insight!! It now make sense!!

  • @johnaugustin4218
    @johnaugustin4218 Рік тому +2

    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

  • @neisserguerrero1648
    @neisserguerrero1648 Рік тому +1

    Mr. Nikola Jokic is a Basketball Savant!! 🏀😎 The Denver Nuggets should, God willing, win the Larry O'Brien trophy! 🏆

  • @deki8530
    @deki8530 Рік тому

    Hey JJ, Serbia loves u and u have our respect

  • @tjofwakanda8027
    @tjofwakanda8027 Рік тому +1

    Jokic so damn nasty with it. His passing skills is so effortless

  • @andyhampsten4252
    @andyhampsten4252 11 місяців тому

    This guy is a good interview

  • @camctrail
    @camctrail Рік тому +8

    He's if Larry Bird was reincarnated as a center

    • @arturobugarin3125
      @arturobugarin3125 Рік тому +3

      He’s like a cross between Larry Bird and Tim Duncan

    • @MrExcessum
      @MrExcessum Рік тому +2

      ​@@arturobugarin3125 and maybe Dirk :)

    • @brianholleran6340
      @brianholleran6340 Рік тому +1

      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

  • @roberthall1818
    @roberthall1818 Рік тому +5

    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

    • @uros2909
      @uros2909 Рік тому

      How'd you got "c" and second "i" in his name?

    • @roberthall1818
      @roberthall1818 Рік тому

      @@uros2909 I just call him the joker since I struggle to spell his name

    • @uros2909
      @uros2909 Рік тому +3

      @@roberthall1818 How can you struggle with a 6 letter name by adding 2 more? Genuinely curious

  • @jehhrie
    @jehhrie Рік тому

    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

  • @michaudabraham694
    @michaudabraham694 Рік тому +11

    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.

    • @respectedlocalgentleman7108
      @respectedlocalgentleman7108 Рік тому +5

      McGrady was VASTLY superior offensively.

    • @sumiokodai1652
      @sumiokodai1652 Рік тому +2

      @@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

    • @respectedlocalgentleman7108
      @respectedlocalgentleman7108 Рік тому

      @@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
      @JPSimen Рік тому

      Tracey would outscore PG by 18 a night.

    • @michaudabraham694
      @michaudabraham694 Рік тому

      @@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.

  • @loonone
    @loonone Рік тому

    Flowers due and jj delivers

  • @lifeonthelake4367
    @lifeonthelake4367 Рік тому

    Lac has so much depth it's crazy

  • @kylebushnell2601
    @kylebushnell2601 Рік тому +3

    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! 😤

    • @MineFullStop
      @MineFullStop Рік тому +1

      Respect for admitting you were wrong.

    • @SeedOilFitnessOfficial
      @SeedOilFitnessOfficial Рік тому +1

      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

    • @GeronimoPlaz
      @GeronimoPlaz Рік тому

      ​@@SeedOilFitnessOfficial Yeah, but he's really long and thick. That makes up for other things.

  • @showtimeblc
    @showtimeblc Рік тому

    Best basketball podcast atm is not even close

  • @ericyi
    @ericyi 11 місяців тому

    Once in a lifetime player! Jokic! 🏀

  • @jooyichen
    @jooyichen Рік тому +7

    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.

  • @AleksAvramJeff
    @AleksAvramJeff Рік тому +1

    I'm not sure why is PG not doing better himself, he has it all to become unstoppable too!

  • @Uncle_Beau
    @Uncle_Beau Рік тому +3

    So much credit to coach malone too. Jokic was no stud coming into the NBA, the development has been incredible

  • @pckid6780
    @pckid6780 Рік тому

    PG is a class act.

  • @johnanderson8096
    @johnanderson8096 Рік тому +1

    Love PG!!!

  • @AnthonyTRodriguez
    @AnthonyTRodriguez Рік тому +1

    jj is out here asking the questions we all want to know

  • @kojcelkelesh
    @kojcelkelesh Рік тому

    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.

  • @mdo5121
    @mdo5121 Рік тому

    What George said about Jokic athletically speaking they said the same about Bird...and that's being in great company

  • @carltonmartin3526
    @carltonmartin3526 Рік тому

    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.

  • @willzsportscards
    @willzsportscards Рік тому +3

    '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'.

  • @jdkingsley6543
    @jdkingsley6543 Рік тому

    Dude had to a genius military general in a past life. Pure master class.

  • @jonathanhart2840
    @jonathanhart2840 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @Topszn1992
    @Topszn1992 Рік тому

    S/o to PG for keepin it 100! Players show players respect but the media always choosing their favorites!

  • @spvzonthetrack9957
    @spvzonthetrack9957 Рік тому +1

    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)

  • @MartyMcwhy
    @MartyMcwhy Рік тому

    So insightful 😂

  • @Senerian
    @Senerian Рік тому

    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.

  • @chel7236
    @chel7236 Рік тому +1

    Mind runs to the Positive. Always turn a negative into a positive 💪💪💪💪💪💯💯💯💯💯🙏🙏🙏

  • @Lazar532
    @Lazar532 11 місяців тому +1

    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. 🐺😇❤️

  • @yourlocallunarian3202
    @yourlocallunarian3202 Рік тому +2

    paul george

  • @gaysstoletherainbow167
    @gaysstoletherainbow167 Рік тому +6

    I wish PG was playing for Denver.

    • @tromero979
      @tromero979 Рік тому

      He had a chance to. Nuggets were trying to trade for him when he was on the Pacers. He didn’t see a chance with Golden State dominating the west so he passed on the opportunity to play for them.

  • @marcinryzek1805
    @marcinryzek1805 Рік тому +7

    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)

    • @respectedlocalgentleman7108
      @respectedlocalgentleman7108 Рік тому +2

      Comparing Jokic to Divac is like comparing Jordan to JJ Reddick. Their only similarity is their nationality.

    • @anonymanonym6236
      @anonymanonym6236 Рік тому +2

      Divac couldn’t clean Jokic shoes. I am telling you this as a Serb.

    • @lancebrady3770
      @lancebrady3770 Рік тому

      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.

    • @respectedlocalgentleman7108
      @respectedlocalgentleman7108 Рік тому

      @@lancebrady3770 Luka is a lot more like Lebron. Jokic is far closer to Gasol and Kukoc, in particular.

  • @matthewcharboneau733
    @matthewcharboneau733 Рік тому +2

    Big Perk just upset he couldn't "Stat pad"

  • @Eric-qh7is
    @Eric-qh7is Рік тому +1

    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

    • @jshklt
      @jshklt Рік тому +1

      Yeah, this whole athleticism convo is soo stupid. Dude is the best basketball player in the world, full stop, obviously he's super athletic.

  • @the77th
    @the77th Рік тому +1

    “You didn’t try everything! You’re lying” - Kendrick Perkins

  • @BudSmokerzBeatz
    @BudSmokerzBeatz Рік тому +5

    the joker moves at his own speed and is never out of control , its tough to beat people like that . when you watch em play its like hes playing a diff game , every1 is moving at 100 mph and the joker is just doing his thing lol

    • @09198384558
      @09198384558 Рік тому

      The game seems slow for him. He's just having fun

  • @leonlee877
    @leonlee877 Рік тому

    Just watching how the warriors play him, it hink you the correct game plan is not to stop him but to stop everyone else on the team. However, warriors has not have experience playing Denver with Murray and porter back in the lineup

  • @Hendrix.Robinson
    @Hendrix.Robinson Рік тому

    “I got quick hands”
    Yeah aight, lol

    • @Cheffihn
      @Cheffihn Рік тому +8

      I mean he averaged 1.7 steals over his career so yeah