The Denver Nuggets did a tremendous job drafting Nikola Jokic in the 2014 NBA Draft, picking an unknown player from Serbia who is dominating the NBA now.
After eight years in the league, Jokic is considered the best player in the world by many.
The Nuggets are one win away from winning the NBA championship, and Jokic hasn’t stopped getting praised for his performances.
Jokic could become one of the 10 best centers of all time with a title.
Nick Wright believes that he could end his career as one of the top five to ever do it, rivaling Shaquille O’Neal on this list.
Is Jokić already an all-time great center win or lose?@Chris_Broussard: If doesn’t win a title, keeps up the level of production, he’s a Top 10 Center.@getnickwright: Jokić CAN end up where people truly debate him vs. Shaq. That’s Top 5. Where he is right now is different. pic.twitter.com/f0DI8bajQl
— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) June 9, 2023
The debates about the greatest center of all time are always controversial.
The NBA has had big players that marked an era, from George Mikan, going through Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain to Hakeem Olajuwon and Shaquille O’Neal.
They all dominated in different eras and in similar ways.
Jokic presents something different, as he’s a great passer, somebody that can stretch the floor, and can also facilitate points for his teammates.
He’s not a big defender or a dunker like O’Neal, but Jokic has mastered his craft, playing like a seven-foot guard that impacts the game in different ways.
The comparisons with Shaq will keep coming as Jokic keeps getting better.
Jokic has already won two NBA MVPs, became the second recipient of the Magic Johnson Award for the Western Conference Finals MVP, and he’s looking for more.
The Nuggets have the chance to win the NBA title this Monday and Jokic has a chance to be the MVP.
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