No adjective is hyperbolic when discussing Nikola Jokic. Psychic might be pushing the line… but barely. Denver’s rock plays like he knows the outcome of situations long before anyone else does, creating scoring opportunities for himself — and others — out of the thin Denver air.
- Quinn Everts
FanSided Editor
He’s mastered the main quest of basketball, posting efficiency numbers and on/off splits that stand alone in NBA history. Truly stand alone – his Box Plus/Minus clears MJ and LeBron with relative ease. Now, Jokic has taken to side missions such as becoming one of the best 3-point shooters in the league on top of it all, and rejuvenating the career of Russell Westbrook — both of which he’s having great success at.
A three-time MVP and one-time NBA champion, it’s difficult to envision a world where either of those numbers stay stagnant for the rest of his career, especially as his numbers in 2025, incredulously, keep getting better. Denver’s front office has sat back as this roster has weakened in recent years, and it might not matter. Jokic doesn’t just give you a chance to win at a high level, he gives you a cheat code to unlocking the game of basketball.