It’s not hyperbolic to foretell that Jokic might be one of many best of all time when all is claimed and executed. We’re speaking concerning the prime 10 ever. His mixture of playmaking and scoring has by no means been seen on the middle place. When gamers revolutionize their place, like Steph Curry on the level or Wilt Chamberlain at middle, they find yourself on Mount Rushmore. Joker passes like Magic Johnson, scores on the block just like the Large Basic and comes up clutch like Hakeem Olajuwon. It’s attainable he might be the best worldwide participant of all time if he ties or surpasses Olajuwon’s two rings. In a current recreation towards the Pacers, Jokic made historical past with 25 factors, 12 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block on 92.3% from the sphere. Per Basketball Reference, Jokic turned the primary participant in NBA historical past to file this stat line on not less than 90% from the sphere. Stat traces like these are insane to consider from a middle, however not stunning, contemplating Jokic is not like any participant earlier than him. Within the current battle of MVP contenders, Embiid erupted for 41 factors, 10 assists and seven rebounds, whereas Jokic battled admirably with 25 factors and 19 rebounds, however finally got here out on the dropping finish. However even Embiid admitted after the sport he told Jokic, “he’s the best player in the league.”
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