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This is the story of Nikola Jokic. How a chubby kid from Serbia ended up a 2nd round pick and would go on to become an all-time NBA great.
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I said this before, if the NBA gives out a purebred racehorse instead of an MVP or a finals MVP, Jokic would average 60 points, 30 rebounds, 20 assists, 5 blocks, 7 steals a game.
Jokic would become the BEST player in the universe and all possible multiverses even if that were the case.
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If luka doncic did that, his averages would go down
That is so cap
It's nice to see a down to earth dude who worked hard for everything he has gotten succeed.
Agree
Joker reminds me a bit of Steven Adams. Very deadpan and self-deprecating. Just a regular dude who's just happy to be in the NBA playing high-level ball.
I love him because you can relate to him. Especially being a shy introvert.
It's kind of funny. The video is basically saying every breakthrough he had in results coincided with something he did to be less fat.
Yeah, nobody likes to see a god given talent like his go to waste. For the rest of us with no talent (and those who never unearthed their talent), hope we get lucky somehow. Jesus help us.
"Job's done. We can go home now." - Jokic Gave me some Maximus vibes when Marcus Aurelius asked him what reward can he give Rome's greatest general. "Let me go home." - Maximus
Thank you for this comment !
@@user-ng8zg1tu7dno, he did good on watching movies.
@@user-ng8zg1tu7d its a fantasy story not a history xd
That quote is the conclusion to Kobe's "Job's not finished" quote
I think Jokic is way more athletic than people give him credit for.
Even as a kid he is running and chucking the ball in, pretty damn athletic imo
Agreed 👍💯
Regardless of what people think, he's a professional athlete, that requires a high degree of athleticism compared to average joes like us. Any professional athlete in any sport has a high degree of athleticism, even people who race cars or swing golf clubs. There's alot more to "athleticism" than running fast and jumping high. Racecar drivers need core strength to withstand the G-forces and hand eye coordination to react to the uncertainties of controlling such a powerful machine, golfers need full body balance and precision to be able to maintain consistency in order to hit the ball where they want it to go. All aspects can be considered athleticism.
I would guess he's not naturally very athletic, but develped a tremendous conditioning, which helps overcoming said deficit...
Not very athletic but has an ungodly amount of stamina
Jokic is defo gonna be a top 10 player all time by the end of his career 🐐
#1 In BPM, ahead of MJ is insane.
@@calebpauljaravilla4779 It depends on whether he and the main players on his team stay healthy. It's not impossible for Joker to end up with a legacy equal to Shaq's if everything goes smoothly, but given Murray and Porter Jr.'s history of horrible injuries, it's kind of likely they'll be injured again and spoil Jokic's chance to win as many championships as he would like.
him ang Giannis both "could" be BUT they have to win more, rings and individual awards. nothing in certain in NBA. Some soft who dont like competition could make another Superteam which will automatically remove chances to this two guys.
If he wins another mvp he’s top 15
@@PlanetOfTheApes999 his playstyle is healthy, he based on skills not athleticism
0:33 its sooo cool he wore a Denver Nuggets sweater as a lil kid
Great Catch!
Jokic is dominating the NBA through finesse, and IQ, one of the rare exceptions where athleticism isn't a factor in a player's style of play.
Yeah he's here to stay, prob 10 more years as a top 5 player.
@@nolimitr86 Facts, we love his unselfish playstyle, he helped get Bruce Brown paid!
@@StellarSportsto be fair, bruce was that guy on the nets, I knew he was gonna be a big factor for the nugs since day 1
His power also looks subtle. He never leaves his feet unless it’s completely necessary. He stays mostly grounded which gives him a very strong base. It also allows him to double jump quicker to get rebounds.
also helps that he's 7' tall and 280 pounds
I grew up as a Spurs and Tim Duncan fan. Jokic has been my favorite player in the league for years now, he just reminds me of Timmy in a lot of ways - most importantly how he doesn't like the manufactured hype and how he just wants his team to do well above all. It's refreshing to see a guy like him with how many divas there are among stars nowadays.
Agree. Big Timmy fan, too.
There’s always been divas tho but I get your point
@@Balmighty7well there’s way more nowadays cause of player empowerment for example James harden and Ben Simmons, 20 years ago they’d be kicked out of the league so fast
Timmy was a NBA legend... Very underated as he is rarely if ever is mentioned among the top 5 players in NBA history but he is top 5 or very close to that in reality! By the way, the videos on the playlist on my channel might interest some people!
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This man right here, who's been drafted during a taco bell commercial just became one of the most intelligent basketball player of all time. He makes all of his teamates look good. His court vision, IQ and superb shot making skills, looking for the open player is what separates him from the top players in the NBA today. He's not just the best player in the NBA but he should be also deserving to be in the conversation of the best basketball player in the Earth right now.
Yup
Jokic works hard, does what his coaches tell him to do and helps manage the other players on his team. This is why he's been able to develop his talent and succeed.
If he's the best player in the NBA wouldn't that make him the best player on earth?
I wonder if Taco Bell is going to ask him for a partnership because yeah, he got drafted during the Taco Bell commercial
He isn't in the conversation . He is the best player in the world . Period
he didn't even care about winning the title Jokic just wanted to go back home to race his horses Jokic is a legend man 🐐😂
For Jokic NBA Championship is: Side Quest Horse Racing is: Main Quest
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@belfastbelchan4039 he plays to own horses lol its so funny how much he dominates just for his horses
That's not what I saw in the finals, at one point he was mad that they are playing with no sense of urgency.
@@dumbassdude8372That's because he was in a hurry to end the finals so he can finally go home to his horses, he don't want a 7 series game 😂
Joker is quite athletic. His strongest strength that a lot of people don't see is his stamina. He never gets tired, and he is always running fast especially during transition. Lots of centers have commented one reason they hate playing Jokic because they have to chase him across the court at all times or else he'll get an easy bucket or assist. There is a video of Ayton completely out of breath saying "how can Jokic do that that big? he can run bro" He can run other centers off the court with his athleticism.
But it’s athleticism that he had to work for he isn’t naturally athletic and can’t jump at all
He never runs fast what are you talking about?
@@seagull2175stamina is different from being fast. others are tired while he snt
@@974terentail Of course he has good stamina because he gives no energy on defense
@@seagull2175Guess you didn't watch the playoffs at all.
AS someone who is unathletic and playing basketball, Jokic's story is really inspiring.
Jokic runs more miles per game (1.97) than Stephen Curry (1.68)
He’s not really “unathletic” anymore
@@AK_638They talking about relative athleticism stop being dumb. Jokic is not athletic he just has high stamina and quick reaction time which you can argue that all of that are part of athletics but You cannot be called a shoot if all you can do are shoot freethrows, You need mid range and Three too.
What about dirk and Duncan they wasn’t athletic
@@nitoshadowhe never said being unatheletic was bad he said Jokic’s story inspired him cause he’s unathletic it was a compliment not an insult
hes fr one of the best. the way he changed the destiny of the nuggets was crazy to watch. he deserves his contract!
He got robbed this year of MVP
@@thedreflacko @thedreflacko for real bro. he really deserved the mvp this year after all hes done for the nuggets. they say the mvp is for whoever has the most regular season success and they definitely had a lot of regular season success. even for those people who say playoffs are important for an mvp cant argue as he won the nba. he rightfully deserved it. its a shame that it went to embiid who exited in the second round if im not wrong.
Jokic treats basketball like a 9-5 job. He's literally all business Respect ✊️
A lot of the greats often did. Example: Kobe Bryant. Scratch that, I think Kobe treated it more than a 9-5. Probably more like a 4-10.
True legend
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I remember when I first found out about Jok in 2018 that it was so amazing to see a superstar almost act like a benchwarmer. It's so cool seeing someone like that win a title.
Man I remember in his rookie season we were hoping for Mudiay to be the Nuggets savior :D We were so desperate for any positive thing about the team and out of nowhere the Joker started to impress all of us. By the time he stargted to play for like 10 minutes per game everyone knew he's gonna be special. And a massive respect to Michael Malone. Other coaches wouldn't even give him a chance to play
Im sure you happy as hell with joker lol...possible back to back with the team almost on his back
As a Serbian, I'm so proud while watching this video
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its wild he had that nuggets jumper as a little kid
Nikola is not the superstar we wanted, he is the superstar we needed
I fucking love this man, hes locking me into baskeyball in a way no one has before. the best player since lebron, ive found my favorite player in the game.
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I also love baskeyball
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THE LEGEND! He shows that you do not have to have this crazy winning mentality then Jordan has. Great and down to earth!
Jokic does have a crazy winning mentality though. Listen to the recent podcast with MPJ.
Knowing all his accolades, gaves me goose bumps! damn! Thats how good jokic is.. He is super underated! He should have won the MVP, they just can't accept the fact the Jokic is an all time great!
Yep man now a days it looks like you gotta be selfish and rude to win like dbook,trae,kd,harden
Most players: for glory Jokic: for horses
Y'all remember in one of the Diary Of A Wimpy Kid books when Greg picked on that one six-year-old for wanting to be a professional basketball player but he was already 200lbs and chubby? Those are the kids Jokic are influencing. I used to be that chubby kid, but I graduated high school in 2017, before Jokic truly balled out. I'm skinny now, but suprise!!! I still can't jump. Lol
I started watching NBA in 2007, and Jokic is the best player I have ever watched.
"Hard work kicks in when talent fails"
Jokic is the best floor general in the NBA. “When your stat patting, its easy”, is the best ne liner I have ever heard.
As my friend once said, Nikola's mindset can be explained by a hypothetical interview: Journalist: How do feel after signing the highest paying contract in NBA history? Jokić: How many horses is that?
Please everyone, appreciate greatness when you are able to, this man is special and need to be cherished wile he plays bc that man is out as soon as he goes pro in horse racing
After watching this you got to love Jokic. He is the funniest player ever
Somebody broke the mic
There isn't a single center other than Jokic who is in the top 100 passers of all time, so it's insulting to compare Jokic to them in that segment of the game. Jokic is the best passer of all time. Only Magic is on his level. It is amazing how much he is underestimated even by those who try to praise him.
Jokic is by far the best non PG passer of all time, Lebron is a distant second and Larry a far third, Arvydas Sabonis was the best center passer, it's fair to say Jokic is Sabonis multiplied by 10. As for PGs, he won't surpass Magic, Stockton or Jason Kidd.
"Don't bet against the fat boy!" - Joker.
As a serbian, Burek is the best and worst thing that happend to me😂
I hate to say it took me til these playoffs to realize how great Jokic truly is.
Yeah man because you bought into that espn crap about him. This guy was battling teams like a god all by himself in playoffs without a second option on his team for 3 years. The minute the team was healthy, he won the chip EASILY.
10:16 "and just like jokic himself, its extremely weird looking" yo WTF chill 😂😂😂
I'm surprised you didn't mention how he lost so much weight during the start of pandemic leading up to the bubble, that goes to show his commitment in playing basketball even tho he only considers it as a job.
It was mentioned.
Bro playing point guard as a kid explains a lot 😂
Anthony Davis was a pg too I believe but Jokic’s IQ is on another level.
@@Thegangsta00711 Endurance, stamina, strength, mentality. I think except for rim protection, Joker is lightyears ahead of AD in everything.
So Jokic really played in the nba in order to buy his own stable some day. Thats some real dedication a man who has his priorites straight
As a fun fact, Jokic’s agent provides players to my local basket club, so in some rare instance, Mishko awarded this local club with a signed Denver Jokic jersey
Mishko.
@@alekstash thanks
Honestly the 2023 playoffs were great. The heat were all heart and those guys from the bench showed off their skills and stepped up to the plate. The nuggets were hungry all season and had some amazing plays and fundamentals. It was pretty great
He's the real deal. I love how humble he is.
I think he will be a top 10 player of all time 🔥
As a die hard Jokic fan, who knew everything you said, this was a great and very enjoyable experience 😊
It’s so funny that the best player in the nba was drafted during a commercial
craziest thing about jokic: the fact that he could play until he is 40+ like lebron
I don't think so because Joker is a real person, unlike Lebron. Lebron is an image, a brand rather than a human being. I don't even think he even knows himself at this point. Jokic will sail into the sunset without any hype or fake marketing. He's that guy.
@@soloistdeve I also think that he would not play until he is that old, but with his playstyle I don't think he'd have problems playing for ages! But he'll probably retire to get more horses anyway lol
@@timaltstadt824 Exactly. I bet he'll go old school. 15-16th season, he's gone.
Hate LeBron the racist never include joker with that ,,,, ,
This guy swept your self proclaimed goat without breaking a sweat hahahahah
Jokic got swept too happens 😘
@@jonathank786 when his teams injured yes. you got amnesia?
@@moshimosan bron had a foot injury too “got amnesia” 🤓 headass 😭
@@jonathank786 bron with his superteams? And what about Jokic?
@@aurelian2668 both still swept make any excuse you want
Transitioning to the Sponsor was smooth man, well done!
From an outkast to one of the greatest of this decade, goddamn!
The best center in the league
Best player
Dude is a sweetheart. Wish him all the best
The first time he ever played the game was his dad decision, not his. Now I see why this past season he said he sees the NBA as a job and nobody really likes their jobs, he fs one of a kind player
Jokic is now the G.O.A.T
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One of the best basketball minds to ever play the game. 💯 Congratulations, Champ! 🃏🏆
It’s almost like “trust the process” sounds better for Jokic and the Nuggets
Yep!
You finally did jokić 🤩
a lot of people say that his playoff run is weak , but thats the advantage of 1st seed thats why regular season also matter , he showed up every matter game
Joke is the modern Larry Bird. I also like the fact that is very humble. Voter fatigue is a very real thing
Man this vid is amazing I learned a lot of new things about joker. This vid is amazing man thanks for making it.
The NBA really is just a side job for him. 😂
it's amazing how jokic's path to winning the NBA finals is kinda similar to Gianni's, they both won consecutive MVPs and then won the Finals MVP after. I hope someday these two monsters will face each other at the NBA finals.
i'd definitely love to see that.
He was robbed of the season MVP though
Yugoslavian guys have been always very talented for team sports. It is connected with their social life, their family... See also volleyball, soccer, handball, waterpolo.... Pity, they do not devote to ice- hockey. They would have been the best.. N. Jokic proves, that basketball can be done without anabolics..
Oh wow. Tks for this video! I didn’t know 75% of the info you included. Im in NY and a Knicks fan so I don’t watch many Denver games. I’m still blown by his passing and mid range shooting. Ima fan now.
Ha has every uno-reverse card for every defense and offense throw at him. Shooting (high average), driving (PG since teen), Reb (tall height) even pass (masterclass!)
Serbia has some of the best players ever 🇷🇸
Skills & hardwork
We are lucky to witness such a gentle intelligent person dominating the game.
his effort and hard work paid off.🎉🎉🎉🏀 unpredictable player in the nba!
"Joker ain't no joke" 👏👏
I know how the whole video is supposed to be about Jokic and how he has become one of the all time greatest basketball players, but Miami making it past the conference finals to go against the Nuggets is amazing to me. Miami was an eight seed and beat the Celtics which were a second seed. Only one team that was an eighth seed before the Heat had made it past the second round. It was the knicks in the 1998-1999 season.
The legendary NY Knicks who beat the #1 seed Miami Heat with Allan Houston miraculous shot in the first round.
Yeah because most of those teams are chokers. That duo of celtics will not win anything until one of them leaves, the bucks fcked everything then Philly lets not even talk about that crybaby mvp.
they had to beat the Bulls to become the 8th seed too I reckon 😏
Joker got robbed of the mvp last year.Joel can’t carry his jock strap.He cried like a baby until he was given the mvp
I'm a die hard magic fan-atic for life, yet if you ask me this man (nuggets ) could win it all for a whole naxt decade and I wouldn't complain bout it even once!... ... Alm of us fans.... Let's just put rivalries and fav clubs aside for this big honey lad, and appreciate what we are lucky to be witness of. There's hardly going to be another sucha unique baller as Jokic
Jokic made the NBA beautiful to watch.
Best offensive center in history
Witnessing Nikola Jokic's tremendous success in the NBA is off the charts 💯
Bro really runs the same way he did as a kid thats crazy, and buddy is still the best
He's not the best passing Bigman in the NBA, He is the best Passer/Playmaker in the NBA
He is wtf? Based on averages he is the only one in the history of the game that did it. Fcking dingus. Even on eye test he puts so much pressure just standing there in middle that teams are scared and don't know what to do
@@Prince_mt12 He's literally saying he's a better passer and playmaker than every player in the NBA. Can you read lmao
Let's say in NBA history and be done with it, shall we? He's the first at what he does.
I think the best passer playmaker is Doncic... but Jokic is definitely a close second... man what I would give to see those 2 in the same team...
if Luka wins a championship, maybe its a debate but for now I go with Joker@@Inferno3003
Denver is lucky to have this guy.
The most humble and underrated player. Luv him
Nikola Jokic, the most recent inductee into Shaq's fabled Big Man Alliance...
People really bought Perkins and Embiid's stūpid mouths over Stats, PER and Advanced Metrics of Jokic😎
People don't understand that advanced stats like PER actually mean something. They aren't just numbers; they measure a player's effectiveness just as objectively as basic stats do. The defensive box plus/minus stat measures how much a player contributes to his team's defense, and Jokic led the league in that stat last season, which means he's an elite defender despite the fact that he doesn't get many blocks or steals and sometimes has trouble protecting the rim. Jokic is always in the right place at the right time and calls out the opposing team's plays before they happen, and this is why his team's defense is so much better when he's playing. The Nuggets have also found a way to compensate for Jokic's problems defending the rim by using Aaron Gordon as their main rim protector.
You are right,Perkins is a idiot for what he said & Embiid is a cry baby.everyone knows who the REAL mvp of last season was.It’s a shame that he got robbed bc it would’ve been cool seeing him win 3 in a row,and win nuggets first title & finals mvp all in the same season,but Perkins with his race baiting & embiids crying they felt they had to gift the mvp to embiid.
Embiid is the closest thing to Shaq we've seen. Mostly because he's a dominant big who's emotionally immature
Jokic is so easy to root for bruh. Basketball is his literal 9-5
Jokic is the best player in the world for the last three years and no one wants to admit it.
Nikola's playoff run is the BEST EVER because he was the most humble🃏
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Congratulations to 2023 NBA Champion Nikola Jokic.
“If you don’t know now you know “calm down Dana white lol 😂
This video shows the journey for Jokic to be the star he is today. Based on some of the media clips I saw last year, it seemed that basketball was easy for Jokic and he really didn't care about it, but only played to fund his passion for horses and to provide for his family. Now I see how much work it took him to overcome his weaknesses and rise to the level he is at today. At the highest level, nothing comes easily. It takes hard work and perseverance.
Jokic is the best map, love to see his game
What an inspiring story 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Jokic is literally a one man system
Can't wait to see what jokic does next season
"While Embid publicly demanded to win the MVP award, Jokic kept his mouth shut" Gives a truth to what a book character said "Any man who must say 'I am the king' is no true king"
Embiid has become a true American even in his behavior.
Nice video, true story 🇷🇸🏆 Jokic first coach Dejan Milojević was very important for him career. He will always be in our hearts 🖤🤍!
When you watch the 2023 conf. final, you will see Jokic outrun AD almost every time. 😂😂😂 That's looks so hilarious🤣🤣🤣🤣
I would love to see Luka and Nikola on the same team.
Never judge a book by its cover.
5:37 RIP Milojevic, I wonder how hard his death affected Jokic
Jokic honestly doesn't look or sound like someone passionate for him. The crazy thing is, he does things that others dream of doing and acts like it's normal. 😅
How did Jokić become a 3-time consecutive (2 regular, 1 Finals) MVP, NBA Champion, and become a GOAT? One thing is his tall build and his amazing conditioning. For me though, the main reason why he is now one of the greatest centers of all time is because he plays and only focuses on WINNING TEAM basketball. And playing with that type of basketball as a franchise superstar with an amazing team, you're only bound to have a dynasty! ❤️⛏️🃏🏀🔥