My favorite part about watching Jokic play is he'll absolutely cook the best players on earth, then jog back on defense with no expression other than sometimes making a face like he has mild heartburn

Best player in the world. Can’t believe he was getting torched for losing to the Warriors by himself last year

As someone who’s watched nearly every game jokic has played, this is the absolute peak of his powers. He is playing damn near perfect offensively and has stepped up defensively as well, I cannot believe how much of a high level he is playing at right now. Really hopes he gets his ring this year

When you watch Jokic‘ artistry broken down like this, all you can do is shake your head in disbelief and admiration

Jokic makes everyone around him better. My basketball IQ has increased just by watching him play. It must be crazy to play on his team.

people were calling jokic a playoff choker when the last time before this season the nuggets were healthy they made it to the wcf... i seen some jokic slander over the past 2 seasons that ill never forgive

Denver roster construction is really something. Porter and KCP are absolutely elite cutters.

Perkins' campaign to say Jokic's greatness was racially motivated is one of the greatest injustices in league history. This man IS our 3-time MVP and it never should have been a discussion.

So happy for KZfaqrs like you. The media can only talk about KD this CP that. New media appreciates the sport properly

One of the most unique players ever. A big, heavy 7' center with less than exceptional footspeed, and they run Iverson cuts for him, and it works. He's the most unsolvable problem in the league today.

Davis playing like the best defender in the NBA vs Jokic running this unstoppable offense. We are in for a good one

Jokic shoots with both hands up, that’s almost 10 ft high! He shoots with high projectile arc that is like missile precision! Hard to guard!

Masterful performance. As an Embiid fan, I must concede. This man Jokic is the best

I keep telling people that Jokic is as good a scorer as Embiid, but doesn’t score as much because his decision making and play making is so much better.

Despite being labelled unathletic and slow, jokics offball movement is so good its often overlook everyone talks about his passing, nice to see someone recognizes jokics movement and how he gets open

Watching the nuggets reminds me of the spurs when timmy, manu, and tp. Just fluid rhythmic basketball. It's beautiful.

As a Suns fan once again it sucks watching us get destroyed again but I'm not nearly as mad as last year. I thought Denver was the better team coming in, was close but thought they were still better, so not surprised we lost. The other reason I'm not mad, there were times Jokic was just doing things where I couldn't get mad, I just had to give it to him. Ayton caught a lot of flack this series, a lot of it deserved, but there were times he was defending Jokic well and it didn't matter, Jokic was just going to make a great play and there wasn't anything anyone could do. Jokic is one of those players that I enjoy watching so even though he was dissecting the Suns I couldn't help but appreciate his game. Couldn't get too upset over a guy who they really had no answers for, better team won and the best player on the floor played amazing almost every game.

Jokic is my favourite player of all time so if he wins a ring this year after all the doubt and hate throughout these past seasons I can die a happy man Been following him since 2016 when I was in grade 6 so to see him at this crazy apex where he’s the best player in the league is surreal

This has got to be one of the best videos breaking down Jokic's genius that I've ever seen. Using the Matrix analogy was pure genius as well lol as that is a perfect way to describe Jokic's game. He sees everything in slow motion and its almost like he is just 2 or 3 steps ahead of everyone else. He knows what the defender is going to do before the defender even knows what he's going to do. He is a pure basketball artist. And yet he gets an unbelievable amount of hate for being "slow" and "unathletic". The dude is the face of the league and the league flat out doesn't want it. It's unforgivable at this point. Hope he brings Denver its first championship. He flat out deserves it more than just about anyone else in the playoffs. Greatest center I've ever seen in my lifetime, flat out.

It's been such a painful, heartbreaking but AWESOME experience to see this team slowly build a winning roster. The investment in Jokic, the patience with MPJ, the commitment to Murray, the acquisition of Gordon, Brown and KCP... It's so great. Nobody cares who scores, as long as they're wearing a Nuggets jersey. It's BEAUTIFUL basketball. We got this -- BEAT LA!!!

The Denver Nuggets play the most beautiful basketball I’ve ever seen

This video combined with Gilbert Arenas reminding people that Jokic looks over everyone have finally helped me make sense of it - he is basically playing with an NBA2K view of the court and also has all the moves to execute that vision of what's in front of him. Now i finally understand. 🙌🏿

One thing that has stood out to me this season has been the Offensive IQ of the OTHER Nuggets as well - some of these cuts from Porter, Green, Murray etc are really smart plays. A lot of that comes from playing alongside Jokic for so long, some of may also come from Malone's coaching. But this is such a smart team.

Nikola is so relatable. He’s not the typical NBA Superstar narcissist. So fun to watch! 🎉 Love him!!

Their chemistry is so good and Jokic has the ability to take over if the team needs. Healthy right now I say they come out the west

This aged well.

Jokic cannot be stopped. You might take away something of his but that man will always impact the game. He’s amazing. Respect from a a Thunder fan

As a die hard lakers fan, Nuggets have been leaving me shook all playoffs long. They just look scary on both ends of the floor. They have been out hustling every body basically clicking as a team in every basketball aspect; feels like I’m watching the future champs

Its embarrassing how little media talks about this guy.

"He will keep it and toss in some running witchcraft" hahaha amazing description of Jokic's move. Great videos as well my friend.

Jokic is so incredibly fun to watch. And when Murray or MPJ are shooting well, the game is over before it begins. Jokic brings focus and wisdom, while Murray brings energy and fun. I'd say if Jokic is the brains of the team, Murray is the heart. I love being able to root for my home team again.

Man there are 3 teams that look like championship teams to me: Nuggets, Lakers, and Sixers. But the Nuggets look like much more than a contender. They have a core with many years left and all in their prime. They’re the start of a dynasty

The Lakers and the World are about to see the force that is Jokic

If the Nuggets do get a ring almost no commentator outside of Nuggets nation called it. 95% of them had us losing to PHX. Ben would be the one guy who deserve some credit for recognizing Denver's potential.

Great analysis! The dude was picked 41st in the draft and might be on the best 3-year stretch in NBA history! I will probably never be a Nuggets fan but would love to see Joker win it all this year. What an amazing player!

In a world where everything it’s about status and everyone talks about KD and Book thank you for making a Nuggets play video

Jokic and Steph might just be the two greatest offensive weapons of all time. The impact they create is truly amazing. They are essentially planetary bodies lol

I watched this video a second time just to enjoy and capture the literary verbiage TB uses to describe certain frames, like these masterpieces: • (Jokic is) particularly aggressive, hunting his own shot, punishing teams reluctant to bring a double • He can wheel his way into a picturesque Dirk Nowitski fadeaway • He has magical ability to chisel and carve his way to the hoop • Inching closer one dribble at a time • Floating in swishes from short range at weird angles • Decelerating for a little rolling hook • Spinning into a nasty upfake to drop it into the cup • If you count these mulligans as a single scoring attempt • His historic passing repertoire • Fall asleep for just a nanosecond and it's over • Squeezes in an effortless layup pass • Joker sees a layup when everyone else sees congestion • That opens up a window for the red-hot Murray • He just waits for everyone to scurry out of the paint before pirouetting into this Nerf shot • He will immediately grind them under the basket • When you send help, he instantly cashes in • Jokic used his movement to his advantage, slicing off a screen that picks off Ayton • A playoff nightmare for defenses • If you even think about leaning, he'll keep it and toss in some running witchcraft • Teams don't want to switch that ball screen so Jokic can use that window to attack downhill • Denver ran this a few times earlier in the series so they could set up this gambit in Game 5 Crafty language is just another thing that sets apart these analytical TB vids from the rest of the pack. Just the best!

Jokić is truly 1/1. 1st ballot hall of famer for sure even if he ended his career to horse race after this season. His story i guarantee will make a movie one day. Nobody expected a chubby 2 gallon coke drinking kid from serbia with no major teaching or anything. Sleeping during the draft and turning a deep 2nd round pick into for now a 2xMVP and so much more. His records and stats inckuding advanced stats have him near the top of every list eventhough he is a center. Even 2nd to only MJ on some lists! He takes what the game gives him & no more & shares the basketball because he believes it makes 2 people happy. The giver & getter. He plays at his own pace and doesnt let anyone or the game speed him up. Might not outjump anyone but always seems to be the first up and first up on the second jump/tip. Hes a winner. And i hope he gets a title. Because thats all he cares about. He would give it all up for a title. Or his game stats for a W. The most humble guy in the game and one of the sneakiest funny guys you'll ever meet. Great husband wearing his ring on his shoes every game and a great father after recently having a little girl. (Eventhoughommy does most of the work admittedly) Just wish nothing but the best for him as he is kind and works hard. Hope he gets what he deserves.

the chemistry on this nuggets team is top tier

Amazing, most dominant offensive player i ever seen with Lebron and Curry

I think Joker’s size is an overlooked key to his passing and vision. Consider how someone of average NBA height sees a teammate sandwiched by opposing defenders. To the average player, they would see a very dense and crowded space. But Jokic’ height allows him to see the true distance between the players and squeeze the ball into lanes that otherwise seem well defended. You can think of it at its most extreme to test how depth perception changes based on vantage points (I.e. Birds Eye view vs. First Person).

last year he played basically alone against the champions and still couldn't be stopped

This team is so good with Jokic, it's crazy. I hope they win the championship. I feel like it has the right balance of "very methodical play" in the team but also have some of that "fuck it lets do it" with players MPJ

I’m a lakers fan but one thing many of us are thinking is that this is the same nuggets team from 2020 which is a dumb assumption because this Nuggets team is all around better and better at both ends. I wouldn’t be surprised if nuggets win but we’ll wait and see

I love the way you explain these concepts that alot of fans, including me, miss.

Jokic is so crazy, he makes you actually giggle in some plays. You just laugh at HOW THE HELL THAT GUY DID THAT? He looks like a magician doing a show.

My reactions watching this play breakdowns of Jokic are: * "BRUH" * "HOW THE HELL CAN HE DO THAT?!!" and * laughs towards opponents' confused defense

He's the best passer I've ever seen, regardless of era or position, and second only to Shaq in dominance in the post. His only weaknesses are defense and offensive rebounding, which he's not even bad at. I hope he wins a couple of championships so that we can start including him in discussions about the greatest big of all time

He really got an assist when Booker was talking to an official 😂

You forgot to mention that he played the entire first series with an injured shooting hand, and that his shooting percentages were a little lower because of that, although they are still amazing.

His feel for the game and understanding of his ability is unmatched right now. I would say he is like Luka in this aspect, but without any kind of ego holding him back as is sometimes the case for Doncic. While Luka would sometimes get frustrated and force plays, Jokic couldnt care less if he has 0 points and will just make the right play every single time. Gotta love the guy.

Great analysis! I don't understand why the haters can't appreciate the greatness in this unorthodox big & playmaker. This is a once in a lifetime phenomenon when someone like this appears with amazing basketball IQ and touch breaking the conventional norms how players his size and speed should play. In some ways he is redefining basketball.

Honestly no idea how AD is going to keep up with Jokic on the perimeter and defend the paint. Lakers' defensive scheme only works with AD anchoring in the paint but Nuggets have 5 shooters on the floor at all times with Jokic running point at times. Finna make AD look like Gobert

This is beautiful basketball. not the tired pick-and-roll or isolation the majority of the league does.

Jokic is the best player in the world and it's not close, AT ALL

Jokic deserved to get the MVP again this year… and now he’s probably going to get a ring in a year when he deserved the MVP even more than his previous 2. and he deserved those awards too!

Jokic is a beast. I want my 2k player to do what Jokic Does. Honestly, I hope he wins a chip this year becasue I'll happily call that guy the best player in the world. Seeing him compete with Booker like that, and be significantly better than KD speaks volumes. He is so good in 2023 he might be the best. The defense doesn't seem too bad, I think the Curry pick n roll is his kryptonite. edit: thank you for mentioning his goated floater game. when it's playoff time every year that boy is a walking floater. I been saying this.

thank you so much ive been wanting this video since the start of the season... please don't sleep on him next year! still think yours is one the best pages for following deep analysis on basket great job!

I'm low-key rooting for a Nuggets vs 76ers finals because it'll put the two best centers in the game head to head in an era when bigs are considered obsolete. It'll also be the best big man battle in my lifetime if not ever; Hakeem vs Shaq was before Shaq's prime and not close, and I wasn't alive for Russell vs Wilt. Maybe I'm missing some match-ups, but none other of this magnitude comes to mind.

"Catch with an advantage" perfect words to describe those plays

It's insane watching him play. And a lot of his mid-range shots don't even look like he's shooting, it just looks like he's making the ball go in the hoop.

6:16 pure genius play. This reading above two positions ahead

Softest hands I’ve ever seen by a HUUUUGE margin.

Nice!!! Love thinking basketball drops 😁😁

Aside from the fact that I want my team to win tonight and not wanting to get ahead of myself and look ahead, I really want to see AD vs Jokic in a playoff setting. This warriors series has been incredible to watch from an Xs and Os standpoint, seeing such a great playmaker match up with arguably the best defender in the league right now would be a great duel

You should be on ESPN and TNT, not those ridiculous analysts. Excellent video, true knowledge, pinpointing details that make all the difference.

I am from Greece and started watching NBA for giannis and stayed for jokic. This guy skillset and iq is on an other level. Let the haters hate but jokic already make history. The chips will come no doubt

The processing power of Nikola Jokic is utterly insane. He sees the game 2-4 steps ahead of everyone else. It's surreal.

Fantastic video as always, Ben.

6:28 perhaps my favorite jokic play you broke down. Jokic’s passing, iq, and offball movement all combined in one amazing play. Passing just so you can create a better shot for yourself is such an underrated bball skill.

I can't help but laugh watching Jokic cook these boys in the post. The entire Suns and Wolves frontcourt's were getting this work. Good luck to the Lakers, I'm not sure how you guard this man.

One of the best detailed video that explains the basketball savant that is Jokic! Been subscribe to this channel for years now!!

I'm usually a "defensive player" kinda guy but jokic is prob my fav player to watch right now. He make playing bball look fun and easy.

Jokic is so good compared to the league. His choice making on the court is really what puts him aside from the greatest players. I love his quick decision making and how he immediately reacts to the weaknesses of the defence. They don’t want to switch up little guys on him because he will just clear the paint with such a good 3 point shooting team. Bring a double team and his passing will make you regret. He plays smart and efficient basketball. Denver might not be the strongest defensive team but their offense will probably get them a title.

KCP was a menace in Game 6. If he could be like that vs the Lakers/Warriors, the Nuggets should have no problem winning a series against them.

Great vid Ben. Joker episodes are always the best.

Great video mate👏👍

Jokic is just insanely good. He's not even a score first player but his touch around the rim and his 3 ball right now is crazy. His game should be a prime example of why big men should still work on post moves and footwork because no one is stopping him 1v1 under the basket unless they foul him. Hope he wins the chip this year to prove all the haters wrong and I'm just glad Minny was able to win at least one game against this great team.

And he does all this with relentless consistency. Never seen him have a "bad game" even when his team loses. This is hard to overcome for an opponent in 7 games when the Nuggets are deep with role players that are athletic, have size, experience, and can shoot the lights out. I think only Golden State has a chance of stopping them from getting a title.

This is only channel on KZfaq that got my like before watching video...keep good work bro...

I've said this elsewhere but honestly, I probably will stop watching the NBA when Jokic retires, that's how otherworldly he is. I've watched every game of his career, so I'm spoiled, and have learned to anticipate the insane passes he makes into tiny, tiny windows (or passes that very few players ever even think of making consistently because of distance or angle or what have you). Like, Bron can make the no look skip to the corner, as can Luka, but Jokic does it at least once a game and from different positions (post, mid post, nail, wing 3 to opposite corner, top of the key, etc). As a result there's no other NBA offense that's even remotely interesting to watch because I see guys cut and move and know that no one can make the passes Jokic does, and realistically they rarely even try to do so even though the openings are there. Jokic is an absolute marvel. He's the best player in the world, the most complete offensive player in NBA history. He's the most consistent superstar in the league and you really, really notice how incredible he is when you watch him night to night. No defense has an answer for him. Editing to add: People will try to argue that AD can guard Jokic but in all honesty Jokic scores on him just fine. He wasnt the guy who limited and frustrated him in the WCF 3 years ago. That was JaVale and Dwight with 6 fouls a piece, and Jokic is a much, much better player now than he was then. The fact of the matter is, if Rudy Gobert cant guard Jokic, no one can, period.

Keep up the Jokic content!

As a heat fan, and if we're fortunate enough to make it to the NBA finals, I WOULD NOT want to see Denver there. They're so good it makes me envious. Jokic in particular, is a savant that I would actually go out of my way to see play in person. His passing ability as a big is what makes him special and I do not believe there has ever been a center that can drop dimes like he can. And having guys like murray, porter jr, gordon, who know how to cut and play with jokic makes Denver impossible to figure out. I would rather see LA, at least AD can be frustrated and have bad games. Jokic never struggles. The best part is that he does it with limited athleticism, looks like you or me (minus the height lol), and is putting the nba in a chokehold lol

this channel is on a different level🔥🔥

It's about time someone recognizes what he does. Go back to the 3-pointer mid season to win the game from the top of the arc... slow it down and actually watch what he does. He catches the ball, and very quickly and slyly throws two defenders out of the play so he has just enough room for a step back 3 with a hand in the face to win the game. He throws players open, he agitates the defense to open things up. Unstoppable. Also, if he wanted to avg a triple-double, he could have stat padded, but he doesn't care about stats, he cares about winning. That's the MVP, the award itself is meaningless

it would be nice to have an analysis on what the Anthony Davis vs Nikola Jokic matchup would look like

I told my friends after the game let’s expect a Thinking Basketball jokic vid in the next 48h aha

Excellent analysis. Beautiful.

MMAANN im just salivating ! finally after all these years we get a conf. final where the teams are led by big men and not guards and wings that run around shooting 3's. Two old school bigs that push their way to the paint MAANN its gonna be a fun series and im happy for whoever wins if Jokic leads this team to a finals birth great ! if AD leads this team to the finals great !

He's as of rn the best player in the league but casuals and even majority of fans don't wanna hear it

best player. should have won 3rd mvp. love watching joker play feels so smooth

Great Stuff..!

I wish to see Jokić in the Finals this season. He deserves for it, being one of the most intelligent player in NBA history. Great passer, great scorer.

He's just unstoppable at this point

Fucking love that video, thank you for that, keep it up 🙏 more Jokic breakdowns during the rest of the playoff please.

finally getting the appreciation he deserves now. and he’s got so much time in this league

As a nuggets fan just feels so amazing to have everyone see what we see on a day in day out basis. The neo reference in particular.

Jokic is pretty much unstoppable right now. I really hope that the Lakers make it to the WCF tonight, because I want to see that Jokic-AD match up. I feel like Jokic has been a bit lucky defensively in these playoffs so far. No big men really challenges him on defense and doesn't make him have to spent more energy on that side of the court. Gobert's offense is lackluster and I am being nice. And Ayton has always been scared to initiate contact or attack the rim. It's either a mid range shot or a lob pass by CP3. I feel like AD would put a lot more pressure on him defensively and tire him out a little more. And it would just be an amazing duel. The most dominant defender in these playoffs against the most dominant offensive player so far.

Excellent breakdown as always