Best Podcast Episodes About Nikola Jokic
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Updated: Apr 01, 2026 – 39 episodes
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“Just awful numbers. And it doesn't make any sense because for many years because of Jokic, they were always good, even when you didn't like the team as much. And so if you look at SGA's clutch net rating, he's plus 26. All the OKC numbers are terrific because they're the best team. His usage goes to 44. All you have to do is even just watch this week and realize like what he did in that next game or every single thing was on him to figure it out. Come back, close out that win. The comeback against Detroit was all him. The two threes …”
“Just awful numbers. And it doesn't make any sense because for many years because of Jokic, they were always good, even when you didn't like the team as much. And so if you look at SGA's clutch net rating, he's plus 26. All the OKC numbers are terrific because they're the best team. His usage goes to 44. All you have to do is even just watch this week and realize like what he did in that next game or every single thing was on him to figure it out. Come back, close out that win. The comeback against Detroit was all him. The two threes are because three defenders are all over SGA at the top coming downhill. Jaylen Williams to the left side, Caruso later on to the right side. And it's just a nice reminder that it's like even as great as this OKC team is, the on-ball creativity, especially with Jalen Williams just trying to get back and then not even playing the Detroit game. …”
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SGA's clutch performance could secure him the MVP title, despite Jokic's historical success. With a clutch net rating of +26 and critical plays leading his team to victory, SGA's impact is undeniable. Meanwhile, Jokic struggles with a -11.5 rating in clutch situations, raising questions about the influence of team standings on voter decisions.
“I'm one of the biggest Nuggets homers. I know. That's why I'm curious to hear what you're saying. What you're going to say. The defense since Jokic has come back specifically. It's beyond concerning, man. Like every team in the NBA can expect to put up 125 points on the Nuggets. It's kind of insane. And when you watch it, it is Jokic. It just straight up is. Teams are targeting him because before the injury, I want people to understand this because this is going to come up in my awards locks as well. Before the injury, Nikola Jokic was the MVP of the NBA. He was having the greatest …”
“I'm one of the biggest Nuggets homers. I know. That's why I'm curious to hear what you're saying. What you're going to say. The defense since Jokic has come back specifically. It's beyond concerning, man. Like every team in the NBA can expect to put up 125 points on the Nuggets. It's kind of insane. And when you watch it, it is Jokic. It just straight up is. Teams are targeting him because before the injury, I want people to understand this because this is going to come up in my awards locks as well. Before the injury, Nikola Jokic was the MVP of the NBA. He was having the greatest offensive season in the history of the NBA. Remember the Christmas game where he had like 50 and 12? I don't even remember what it was. That was the game where I sat up for the game. He is now past Shea as he's now the MVP of the league at the Christmas point. Dude, he was the MVP before his leg got crashed into. And since he's come back. Watching him on …”
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Nikola Jokic's defense has plummeted since his return from injury, allowing opponents to score effortlessly against the Nuggets. Once a top MVP candidate, his current play raises alarms, with coaches questioning his effort level. If he doesn't improve, the Nuggets risk being eliminated early in the playoffs.
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Luka Doncic's defensive liabilities are overshadowed by his unprecedented offensive contributions, while Victor Wembanyama's dual impact on both ends makes him a more complete choice for building a team.
“… in the game Luka is the best scorer in our game, I will say that But he's the best rebounder scorer He's leading in assists No, I think that is Jokic I mean Jokic, that's what I'm saying Jokic is the best player in the game, in my opinion. I agree, too. Okay. But if Wemby's not getting it this year, he's getting it next year. If he plays enough games. Yes. Yes. I think from this point forward, SGA will win it. But starting next year, Wemby's on the clock. Yeah. He's on the clock to win defensive player of the year. He's on the clock to win MVP. but also too can we please see the Spurs in a …”
“I think Luka is the best player in the game Luka is the best scorer in our game, I will say that But he's the best rebounder scorer He's leading in assists No, I think that is Jokic I mean Jokic, that's what I'm saying Jokic is the best player in the game, in my opinion. I agree, too. Okay. But if Wemby's not getting it this year, he's getting it next year. If he plays enough games. Yes. Yes. I think from this point forward, SGA will win it. But starting next year, Wemby's on the clock. Yeah. He's on the clock to win defensive player of the year. He's on the clock to win MVP. but also too can we please see the Spurs in a playoff series? I agree. Okay, we're going to give him the MVP and he hasn't even played one playoff game. Again, regular season, I get it but I want to see the Spurs in a playoff series. But I don't think that MVP regular season should be predicated on how well you've done in the postseason. We did that to Giannis. We did that to Joker. And I don't …”
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Duke's late-game decision cost them a crucial victory against UConn, showcasing the importance of situational basketball. With just ten seconds left and a two-point lead, Boozer's decision to pass instead of holding the ball led to a steal and a game-winning bucket for UConn. This moment highlights the pressure players face and the critical need for practice in high-stakes situations.
“… Malone Yoke Embiid nah I ain't taking Embiid over here what do you rank Dwight amongst the greatest Kareem, Mr. Russell, Will, Shaq, Moses Malone, Nikola Jokic. That's six there. What you putting him at, like, seventh or eighth? At centers, yeah. I'm thinking so, Ocho. Oh, no, no, no, no. He dialed Hakeem. What the hell? Yeah. What the hell? man come on Dave Robinson you put Dave Robinson Dave Robinson yeah you forgot but Tim Duncan considered he a power forward he a power forward okay yeah man I don know where you put him in the top 10 You haven lost my damn mind So yeah I think you a top 10 center I …”
“… in the MVP voting. He anchored a team that went to the NBA finals. They lost to Kobe. But Dwight Howard is a top 75 player. Absolutely. now look we start talking about Senators you got Shaq and you got Kareem you got Mr. Russell you got Wilt Moses Malone Yoke Embiid nah I ain't taking Embiid over here what do you rank Dwight amongst the greatest Kareem, Mr. Russell, Will, Shaq, Moses Malone, Nikola Jokic. That's six there. What you putting him at, like, seventh or eighth? At centers, yeah. I'm thinking so, Ocho. Oh, no, no, no, no. He dialed Hakeem. What the hell? Yeah. What the hell? man come on Dave Robinson you put Dave Robinson Dave Robinson yeah you forgot but Tim Duncan considered he a power forward he a power forward okay yeah man I don know where you put him in the top 10 You haven lost my damn mind So yeah I think you a top 10 center I think I'd give him top 10. Yeah. He ain't in the top five. Yeah, he had a good career.”
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Nikola Jokic could redefine NBA greatness if he wins more championships and MVPs. With three MVPs already, discussions are heating up about his legacy and potential to surpass legends like Jordan and LeBron. As teams struggle to stop him, the question remains: how will his future stats influence his all-time ranking?
“… 23 he's taking 23 shots a night hey him and young bull from uh young bull from Denver who be moving in slow motion too slow motion I don't think Jokic Jokic might be taking like 19 shots how many shots Jokic's taking Jokic's taking 17.4 shots a night efficient as hell hey listen, how many you say Luca taking? 23 he's shooting 16 of them in the first quarter for sure he's shooting 15 you ain't lying he's shooting 15, 16 shots in the first quarter bro in the first quarter he getting this off he ain't playing oh hell nah hold on, I got you to the bathroom go ahead that's it It's a young man's …”
“… like that, Ocho, you ain't got to be the fastest, the quickest, the most explosive. you just have to have a high IQ and an understanding on how to manipulate the game in your favor and he does that every night bro every night every night he's taking 23 he's taking 23 shots a night hey him and young bull from uh young bull from Denver who be moving in slow motion too slow motion I don't think Jokic Jokic might be taking like 19 shots how many shots Jokic's taking Jokic's taking 17.4 shots a night efficient as hell hey listen, how many you say Luca taking? 23 he's shooting 16 of them in the first quarter for sure he's shooting 15 you ain't lying he's shooting 15, 16 shots in the first quarter bro in the first quarter he getting this off he ain't playing oh hell nah hold on, I got you to the bathroom go ahead that's it It's a young man's game. And like you said, in the role that they got LeBron in, I think they could, you know, get out the first round. It all depends on who they get in the second round. But, yeah, he doesn't need to be that guy. Nah, he don't need to be that guy. And I think the beautiful part about it is he knows that. That's why he comes out and he plays that role. …”
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Luka Doncic's playing style may look slow, but it's incredibly effective, leaving defenders helpless. With a high basketball IQ, he uses deceptive movements to manipulate the game, consistently scoring over 25 points a night. His unique approach proves that speed isn't everything in basketball; it's about strategy and execution.
“… ungodly. And I went to go look. he is having the second greatest PER season in the history of the NBA. Is it behind? It is behind only 2021, 22 Nikola Jokic. And then third is they won the championship, right? Yeah. And then third is will 61, 62 Wilt Chamberlain, which was the record forever. That was like the greatest season ever. that a guy had statistically. So according to player efficiency ranking, the second greatest season in the history of the NBA is being had right now by Jokic. And he may get fourth in MVP. I know. And it's not a perfect stat, but it's a good stat. You know, it doesn't …”
“And then, oh, God, Cade's getting true by the 65 game thing. Meanwhile, this guy is putting up stats that are, like, ungodly. And I went to go look. he is having the second greatest PER season in the history of the NBA. Is it behind? It is behind only 2021, 22 Nikola Jokic. And then third is they won the championship, right? Yeah. And then third is will 61, 62 Wilt Chamberlain, which was the record forever. That was like the greatest season ever. that a guy had statistically. So according to player efficiency ranking, the second greatest season in the history of the NBA is being had right now by Jokic. And he may get fourth in MVP. I know. And it's not a perfect stat, but it's a good stat. You know, it doesn't take defense into account and whatever, but like, yeah, it's a good stat. Look, go look up and down the other names and you tell me what the dud is tell me what was wrong yeah the outlier yeah what was wrong yeah no was it the was it the yannis season was it no no season was it jordan no because oh well lebron in here uh 15 16 curry in here like …”
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Nikola Jokic is currently having the second greatest PER season in NBA history, trailing only his own MVP-winning season and Wilt Chamberlain's legendary 1962 performance. Despite these incredible stats, there's a real chance he could finish outside the top three in MVP voting this year, overshadowed by rising stars like Wembanyama and Luka. This raises the question: How does a historic performance go unrecognized?
“Nikola Jokic, Jamar Murray. Jamar Murray had 31 points, 14 assists, five threes. He was nine of 17. Nikola Jokic, 33 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists. He was 13 of 16. Another insane performance. Because remember the other night, Murray had 53. Jokic had that monster game. Joe, the better duo right now, Jokic and Murray or JB and JT? Right now, right now, no question, Jokic and Murray. There's no question with that. Yeah the way that they both control the …”
“Nikola Jokic, Jamar Murray. Jamar Murray had 31 points, 14 assists, five threes. He was nine of 17. Nikola Jokic, 33 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists. He was 13 of 16. Another insane performance. Because remember the other night, Murray had 53. Jokic had that monster game. Joe, the better duo right now, Jokic and Murray or JB and JT? Right now, right now, no question, Jokic and Murray. There's no question with that. Yeah the way that they both control the game I saying from a point guard standpoint because you could just appoint guard to he just points in Murray a point guard They both can get you high assist and they can score at a high rate too so they make guys around them better And that what you look for in your best players Not only can you go get your own, Uncle Ocho, but if I got a guy sitting …”
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Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are currently dominating the NBA, with their incredible performances leading to a debate over their status as the best duo in the league. Jokic's ability to score and facilitate, combined with Murray's explosive scoring, makes them nearly unstoppable, especially in high-pressure playoff situations. This segment highlights their unique skills and the impact they have on their team's success.
“… yeah, it, it, it, it, it isn't that like, you're not going to get the same production that you got out of Allen Iverson or Steve Nash or, or, uh, Nikola Jokic, Omari Stoudemire. So that's fair, but it does become next man up because to your point, like we have to play these games, they're rolling and then we have to figure out, you know, how to reinvent ourselves. So I think a lot of it depends Howard on how your team is, is, is structured and how they want to play. So like by that, I mean, obviously if you extract Allen Iverson from the lineup, when I was with the Sixers, the entire structure of our …”
“… going to say, I can do a little more. We can, we can, we can play more intense, more intense game. We can do the things that we do best a little bit more, but it really is not next man up. Right. Like that, that seems like a fallacy to me. Um, I mean, yeah, it, it, it, it, it isn't that like, you're not going to get the same production that you got out of Allen Iverson or Steve Nash or, or, uh, Nikola Jokic, Omari Stoudemire. So that's fair, but it does become next man up because to your point, like we have to play these games, they're rolling and then we have to figure out, you know, how to reinvent ourselves. So I think a lot of it depends Howard on how your team is, is, is structured and how they want to play. So like by that, I mean, obviously if you extract Allen Iverson from the lineup, when I was with the Sixers, the entire structure of our offense was built around Allen Iverson's ability to score buckets. The rest of the roster had not a ton of offensive chops. So that's going to be a problem. You know, you've got, you've got a team that 97% of what they do is funneling through him and he's not there anymore. I was also on a team with, with. with the Suns, if you remember, we lost …”
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The segment analyzes the challenge the Denver Nuggets face with Nikola Jokic's potential six-week absence due to a hyperextended knee, emphasizing the importance of Jamal Murray stepping up as the team's leader. It also discusses the return of players like Aaron Gordon and Christian Brown, which could help mitigate the impact of Jokic's injury.
“Jokic in 64 games put up more quote unquote value than SGA in 80 games, but I'm ready to just abolish the rule, I'm ready to get rid of it, I'd never love to do I'd never loved it to begin with. I always wanted more freedom for third team all NBA, but like there's no question 64 games of Jokic is the first team all NBA player like zero question. I mean, I think that part of it is very true. I mean, I'll start by just saying that if you make a change …”
“Jokic in 64 games put up more quote unquote value than SGA in 80 games, but I'm ready to just abolish the rule, I'm ready to get rid of it, I'd never love to do I'd never loved it to begin with. I always wanted more freedom for third team all NBA, but like there's no question 64 games of Jokic is the first team all NBA player like zero question. I mean, I think that part of it is very true. I mean, I'll start by just saying that if you make a change to this rule, it has to be done in the offseason. And I say that because I do, I can already hear all of the people that are on the other side of all of these debates on the Jokic MVP debates that say, well, now that it's him, you want to change the rules midstream. And I think that is unfair. But well, no, there's no, there's no way you can do it …”
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The segment discusses the implications of the NBA's 65-game rule for All-NBA selections, focusing on Nikola Jokic's value in 64 games compared to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 80 games. It also touches on how injuries and load management affect player participation and the narrative of the NBA season.
“… Let's go through Here we go I feel like that's a trade veto question Is this what it is? My commissioner halted my trade Of Booker and Butler for Jokic Because it looked unfair And allowed the Jokic manager To walk it back after accepting Ridiculous? Of course it is What's unfair about it? Jokic is injured I'm going to guess he did this trade after the injury But It's not the commissioner's job To determine if something's fair or not How do you know what fair is? Ask him to define what fair is It's ridiculous And I hope that commissioner's watching this If he is, you're a bitch It's ridiculous …”
“… not who he is He's not a good passer He's not an assist guy Sadiq Bey or Tara Eason? It's easily Tara Eason to me Pretty easily Bey's upside is just really limited Grimes is not a must-roster at all In 12 team points or 12 team categories Not at all Let's go through Here we go I feel like that's a trade veto question Is this what it is? My commissioner halted my trade Of Booker and Butler for Jokic Because it looked unfair And allowed the Jokic manager To walk it back after accepting Ridiculous? Of course it is What's unfair about it? Jokic is injured I'm going to guess he did this trade after the injury But It's not the commissioner's job To determine if something's fair or not How do you know what fair is? Ask him to define what fair is It's ridiculous And I hope that commissioner's watching this If he is, you're a bitch It's ridiculous Is it cheating? Very clearly not Very clearly not Is it collusion? Not in a million years Would I rather have Jokic? Yeah, every day of the week But that other guy didn't believe so So he traded him away Not your job, commish To make any sort of determination on that”
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The segment addresses the controversy surrounding a trade veto involving Booker and Butler for Jokic, questioning the commissioner's authority to deem trades unfair. It also discusses player performance expectations for Jalen Green, Valanchez, and others in the current fantasy landscape.
“Let's take a look at the games on Tuesday. Is it? What year is it? Joel Embiid going crazy. Timitris Morant going off. Updates on Jokic. Giddy. It's all coming up. Michael Bolton. Thanks, Josh. It's Michael Bolton here, and it's time for another episode of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast. Let's get to it. Let's get to it, indeed. You are locked on fantasy. Your daily NBA fantasy podcast, part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your team every day. Hello and welcome to the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast brought to you by Basketball Monster. My name is Josh Lloyd, …”
“Let's take a look at the games on Tuesday. Is it? What year is it? Joel Embiid going crazy. Timitris Morant going off. Updates on Jokic. Giddy. It's all coming up. Michael Bolton. Thanks, Josh. It's Michael Bolton here, and it's time for another episode of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast. Let's get to it. Let's get to it, indeed. You are locked on fantasy. Your daily NBA fantasy podcast, part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your team every day. Hello and welcome to the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast brought to you by Basketball Monster. My name is Josh Lloyd, and it is stupid when girls say that they can't find a guy, yet they ignore me. It's like saying that you're hungry when there's a hot dog on the ground outside. I'm also the lead fantasy analyst at BasketballMonster.com, and today's episode is brought to you by Game Time. Use the Game Time app, create an account, and use the code LOCKEDONNBA for …”
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Nikola Jokic is expected to miss at least four weeks due to an injury, with reports suggesting a potential absence of six to eight weeks. The injury is likely a grade one to grade two PCL sprain or a bone bruise, but it is confirmed not to be a complete tear or an ACL injury.
“We did get an update on Nikola Jokic. I put a short out on this, so I'll just talk about it now. Honestly, we do not know what the knee injury is. We don't know. They said it's a hyperextension. Cool. That's not an injury. That's what happened to his knee, but we don't know what the result is. My guess is there is swelling and a significant bone bruise, because they said ligaments are intact. Now, again, we have to always pass the words that come through. When they say intact, …”
“We did get an update on Nikola Jokic. I put a short out on this, so I'll just talk about it now. Honestly, we do not know what the knee injury is. We don't know. They said it's a hyperextension. Cool. That's not an injury. That's what happened to his knee, but we don't know what the result is. My guess is there is swelling and a significant bone bruise, because they said ligaments are intact. Now, again, we have to always pass the words that come through. When they say intact, does that mean that they haven't been ripped all the way through? A grade three tear? Does it mean there is no tearing whatsoever? No grade one MCL? No grade one PCL? No issue with the patella? Just that it hasn't been intact, meaning it's still held together. What does it mean? Is there a bone bruise? My guess is a grade one sprain to something along …”
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Nikola Jokic is expected to be re-evaluated in four weeks for a knee injury, likely involving a grade one sprain and a bone bruise. In his absence, Jonas Valanciunas, Aaron Gordon, and other players are expected to take on increased roles.
“… 15 purest scores in NBA history. Steph Curry is one Kevin Durant was two Michael Jordan was three Joel Embiid is four LeBron, Shea, Girvin Doncic, Jokic Kobe, Giannis Kyrie, O'Neal Mitchell Melo This might be the worst list somebody's ever ever put together I'm going to say hey Joe I didn't play in the NBA Joe I'm not a huge NBA watchers. Of course, I know the game. I understand the game a little bit. The list is garbage because he done rounded off about seven, six, seven, eight names and Kobe name wasn't mentioned in that goddamn top five. Just take that list, ball it up, and throw it away. …”
“Bleacher Report, top 15 purest scores in NBA history. Steph Curry is one Kevin Durant was two Michael Jordan was three Joel Embiid is four LeBron, Shea, Girvin Doncic, Jokic Kobe, Giannis Kyrie, O'Neal Mitchell Melo This might be the worst list somebody's ever ever put together I'm going to say hey Joe I didn't play in the NBA Joe I'm not a huge NBA watchers. Of course, I know the game. I understand the game a little bit. The list is garbage because he done rounded off about seven, six, seven, eight names and Kobe name wasn't mentioned in that goddamn top five. Just take that list, ball it up, and throw it away. Steph Curry, rightfully so. He's number one. Who going to argue that? You can't argue that. Outside of that, Kobe got to be somewhere. Got to be in the top five, Joe. I know I'm not tripping. No, no, no, no. You ain't tripping OJ. I don't know who be doing, you know, these analytics or whatever it is they do, who be making these predictions. But you …”
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The Bleacher Report's list of the top 15 purest scorers in NBA history has fans fuming, especially for leaving out legends like Kobe Bryant and James Harden. This segment dives into the heated debate among Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson as they dissect the questionable rankings and the motives behind such lists that seem designed for engagement rather than accuracy.
“… a lot of games if you let a team shoot 58% from the floor and 52% from the three you lose it you ain't beat nobody with them no more 144 Oh, shit. Nikola Jokic. We say Nikola. It's Nikola Jokic. Says he's glad he's retiring soon before Wimby takes over to the NBA. He's changing basketball. I'm glad that I'll probably retire before Wimby holds the entire league in a chokehold. Never seen anything like it. We've never seen a guy that tall, that skilled, that can put the ball on the floor, can shoot the ball from three. Kevin DeGrantz can shoot it. But that man is like five, six inches taller than KD. …”
“… close. They're still the number two seed thanks to a 145-120 victory over the Houston Texans. The Spurs placed four guys in double field with 20-plus points and Houston allowed a season most 56 points in the paint. well Houston you're going to lose a lot of games if you let a team shoot 58% from the floor and 52% from the three you lose it you ain't beat nobody with them no more 144 Oh, shit. Nikola Jokic. We say Nikola. It's Nikola Jokic. Says he's glad he's retiring soon before Wimby takes over to the NBA. He's changing basketball. I'm glad that I'll probably retire before Wimby holds the entire league in a chokehold. Never seen anything like it. We've never seen a guy that tall, that skilled, that can put the ball on the floor, can shoot the ball from three. Kevin DeGrantz can shoot it. But that man is like five, six inches taller than KD. And on the defensive end, it's like somebody, Joe, it's like you holding up two broomsticks in a lane. You know what it is. Hey, Uncle Joe, Wimby is basically should be the face of the NBA, you know? Or the fact that he doesn't have that charisma and personality like Anthony Edwards, would he not be the first choice for it? being that he's probably …”
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The NBA is witnessing a seismic shift as foreign players dominate the league, with stars like Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the charge. This transformation began with the 1992 Olympics, which opened the floodgates for international talent, changing the perception of basketball as an American sport. Now, the top players are not just American, and the league's future may hinge on embracing this global identity.
“You know, because they've been, you know, since Jokic came back, they've been kind of give and take. here and there. And this is really, really impressive. Yeah, really impressive. And then obviously what everybody was watching was the game that I went to. No one watched that. Which was But you know, Verno, before you move on to that, I do want to say I'm glad you brought up the Jokic-Wemby matchup because as it stands, who is Wemby's like quote unquote rival? It's Chet. But Wemby himself is like, …”
“You know, because they've been, you know, since Jokic came back, they've been kind of give and take. here and there. And this is really, really impressive. Yeah, really impressive. And then obviously what everybody was watching was the game that I went to. No one watched that. Which was But you know, Verno, before you move on to that, I do want to say I'm glad you brought up the Jokic-Wemby matchup because as it stands, who is Wemby's like quote unquote rival? It's Chet. But Wemby himself is like, that's not a thing. Like, don't compare me to Chet. Oh, no, he hates him. I know he hates him. There's smoke there. But he said in a press conference, he was like, we're not, in terms of basketball players, we're not comparable. And I do think that Jokic would be someone that I would love to see in a playoff series and them go toe-to-toe. Yeah, …”
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Despite recent struggles, the Denver Nuggets' dominant duo of Jokic and Murray can still position them as title contenders if they maintain their performance level.
“… course Right and he putting it out there He is saying this before the playoffs too He calling subtly calling out names Hey I dominated y champs Hey Jokic you a three-time MVP. I play both ends, and I can score with you guys, too. So he's putting the Spurs on notice, but I want to see him win a playoff series. Let's slow our roll a little bit. Okay, but so that means he can't win the MVP this year because it's taken for the regular season. The votes are taken there. You want to see him in the postseason. Therefore, next year, if there's success this year, then he sets himself up to be MVP. …”
“… too. We've got to see them in the playoffs. I mean, you've got to win a playoff series. I want to see a playoff series. I know the guy that will probably win the MVP and was finals MVP. Okay, let's I love what the Spurs are doing We on a collision course Right and he putting it out there He is saying this before the playoffs too He calling subtly calling out names Hey I dominated y champs Hey Jokic you a three-time MVP. I play both ends, and I can score with you guys, too. So he's putting the Spurs on notice, but I want to see him win a playoff series. Let's slow our roll a little bit. Okay, but so that means he can't win the MVP this year because it's taken for the regular season. The votes are taken there. You want to see him in the postseason. Therefore, next year, if there's success this year, then he sets himself up to be MVP. Absolutely. I think, and again, you know what? He could win MVP this year. Don't get me wrong because there is, what, three weeks left in the season. I think some teams have 10 to 12 games left. And what the Spurs have done, everyone thought, especially the way the Thunder started the season, what, 24-1, that they were going to run away with the season. …”
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Victor Wembanyama is reshaping the game and could be an MVP contender, but his true test will be winning a playoff series to solidify his status.
Victor Wembanyama is reshaping the game and could win MVP, but his ultimate validation requires playoff success.
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Nikola Jokic delivered a historic triple-double with 23 points, 17 rebounds, and 17 assists, leading the Denver Nuggets to a thrilling 125-123 victory over the Phoenix Suns. This game highlighted the incredible performances from both teams, including Jamal Murray's 21 assists and a strong showing from Devin Booker. The intensity and skill displayed made this matchup one for the books.
“… There was a possession. I think they went up five with maybe like a minute 40 or two minutes to go where the Spurs were putting Keldon Johnson on Jokic and God bless Keldon Johnson. That guy wants all the physicality. You want me to front him? You want me to just body check him? You want me to crawl underneath his jersey and give him a purple nurple? Like I'll do the whole thing. It just doesn't seem fun. Like it seems fun being a big enough wing that you can bulldoze your way through other wings. But when then you're asked to guard Nikola Jokic, like it's not ideal. And then they threw Castle …”
“And Murray was unbelievable with the shot making. There was a possession. I think they went up five with maybe like a minute 40 or two minutes to go where the Spurs were putting Keldon Johnson on Jokic and God bless Keldon Johnson. That guy wants all the physicality. You want me to front him? You want me to just body check him? You want me to crawl underneath his jersey and give him a purple nurple? Like I'll do the whole thing. It just doesn't seem fun. Like it seems fun being a big enough wing that you can bulldoze your way through other wings. But when then you're asked to guard Nikola Jokic, like it's not ideal. And then they threw Castle on him late in the game. Castle is not far from the all-defense conversation for me. That guy is just an absolute monster. But anyway. Maybe the best rebounding guard in the league too to be honest with you. Triple for him tonight He just going through these guys It like just literally like oh you went under went under the screen and you here I …”
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The Spurs, even without their star Victor Wembanyama, showcased their potential against the Nuggets, with impressive performances from young talents like Keldon Johnson and Carter Bryant. As they battle for playoff positioning, their ability to contend for a title is becoming more evident, particularly with the emergence of players who can create their own shots and defend effectively. This game served as a reminder that the Spurs are not just rebuilding; they're building a competitive future.
“… your level up. And I get it, Pete Watson being out does help that. But when I look at them, like junking up their defense, one, two, two, and moving Jokic around and like putting Jokic in compromised situations, like I don't believe in their defense. Therefore, I don't believe in them. Listen, me and you, the Jokic, I love that team. I think I picked Denver as one team that could beat Oklahoma City at the beginning of the year. But I was not expecting them to have a top. I thought they would have a top 10 defense with the additions of Cam Johnson and everyone being there. But they're just not. …”
“… when i watch them they don't have like a disposition defensively where i believe that they can get stops when they need to. I'm okay with teams being bad at times, but I can watch like the last eight minutes of a game and I can watch you like raise your level up. And I get it, Pete Watson being out does help that. But when I look at them, like junking up their defense, one, two, two, and moving Jokic around and like putting Jokic in compromised situations, like I don't believe in their defense. Therefore, I don't believe in them. Listen, me and you, the Jokic, I love that team. I think I picked Denver as one team that could beat Oklahoma City at the beginning of the year. But I was not expecting them to have a top. I thought they would have a top 10 defense with the additions of Cam Johnson and everyone being there. But they're just not. And not only when they're out there, they don't care to get stops. They have the best offense in the history of the game right now. But if you're not stopping anybody, you're not winning tight games, you're not doing what it takes to win. and I'm not I don't think they play hard enough to overcome their defensive liabilities yeah they have the number …”
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The Denver Nuggets, despite having the best offense in NBA history, are struggling defensively, leading to doubts about their playoff potential. With key players not stepping up defensively, they may fall behind teams like Oklahoma City and San Antonio in the Western Conference hierarchy. The presence of Jokic and Murray keeps them in the conversation, but their defensive issues could cost them crucial games.
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