The Most Disrespected Player in the League | The Story of Nikola Jokic
From almost undrafted to NBA MVP, Nikola Jokic's story is like no other. I go over his entire career up until this point in great detail.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:20 - His Incredible Draft Story
02:02 - Playing for the Mega Leks
02:50 - Rookie Season
03:49 - 2016-17 Season
04:57 - Third Season
07:31 - 2018-19, The Big Jump
09:16 - 2019 Playoffs
12:00 - 2019-20 Season
13:02 - 2020 Playoffs
16:27 - MVP Season - 2020-21
18:28 - Conclusion
Пікірлер: 1 100
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@blanexblaze6510
3 жыл бұрын
While I agree to a certain extent you'd need to put curry in the conversation as well. Man is gone for 1 year and the media thinks he washed up and his entire legacy is in question
@savabozanic6037
3 жыл бұрын
Dude you are just mad xD cuz Curry is not MVP its sad.
@blanexblaze6510
3 жыл бұрын
@@savabozanic6037 no I agree that Nikola won the mvp fair and square. As much as I love curry his team didn't Make the playoffs so I already knew he wasn't getting it
@RatedRmageddon
2 жыл бұрын
Please make one about campazzo someday!!!
@bestofmusicchannel
2 жыл бұрын
Giannis is by far the most disrespected player in the league by both media and players ( and many fans )
Reasons the NBA arrogant clowns dislike The Joker are numerous: 1- not American 2- not African American 3- Serbian 4- doesn't give a *hit about selling stupid overpriced plastic shoes made in China 5- soooo good he makes them look bad 6- humble 7- intelligent 8- sense of humor The whole world is watching and beginning to smell the BS. The more they ignore him the sweeter and more amazing his legendary career will be. True sports phenomenon.History will be veeeeery kind to The Joker.
@redstar5308
3 жыл бұрын
🐐
@billpogi23
3 жыл бұрын
True
@Laz_ar_2021
3 жыл бұрын
So true 👍
@kkharvey1386
3 жыл бұрын
they love luka what are you talking about, nikola is just not as in your face great unless you pay attention to him
@nerdzone
3 жыл бұрын
As far as I understand American fans love Jokic. Media does not.
Triple Double in fourteen minutes? Damn, Jokic out here doing the Russell Westbrook speedrun
@ferchango6359
3 жыл бұрын
@Marko Botic Fitness doesn't really matter. Jokic and Luka play comfortably and last long you got to have some meat on you or you'll snap like AD.
@kerimstandup
3 жыл бұрын
The difference between him and Westbrook is that he also makes his team better
@Lkenmaner
3 жыл бұрын
Russell Who?
@d.jmamba7237
3 жыл бұрын
man Serbian are so crazy about jokic that they'd lie about stats and everything to make him look better lol
@heath6825
2 жыл бұрын
only difference is that Jokic has legit triple doubles and not fake ones
A small market, unmarketable foreign player that so happens to be one of the best players in the world is like ESPNs worst nightmare lol, I love Jokic and hope he continues to destroy the league for years
@trapezemusic
2 жыл бұрын
Great comment.
@xbracket3735
2 жыл бұрын
Denver is a mid market.
@donnyg9993
Жыл бұрын
@@xbracket3735 they’re big for football but no one there really cares about basketball
@hamoiq908
Жыл бұрын
Same problem the leauge had with Kareem
@yannisstanopoulos
Жыл бұрын
@@donnyg9993 I think college basketball is big in Colorado
The dude literally plays however he wants to play at ANY level and there’s nothing anyone can do about it. GOAT
@allanhouston6759
3 жыл бұрын
GOAT ? ? Lol.
@goske4020
3 жыл бұрын
@@allanhouston6759 you will see that soon
@x1u_r1e
3 жыл бұрын
@@allanhouston6759 Totally GOAT in passing..
@ClassicBodybuildingPics
3 жыл бұрын
He is not the goat
@goske4020
3 жыл бұрын
@@ClassicBodybuildingPics Jordan will be goat to the end of all.
This aged beautifully
I had that crazy luck to watch young Jokic in my hometown in Serbia where he played for Mega. Great video, made me subscribe.
@mercow1242
3 жыл бұрын
change that alphabet
@nemanjastojanovic6771
2 жыл бұрын
Finale protiv amerike, jokic je bio mnogo izgubljen a sad nba mvp🤯
@ner__0365
2 жыл бұрын
i thought i was lucky for realizing his greatness early in his nba career, i wish i was there when he was balling in serbia
@iamthestormthatisapproachi5174
2 жыл бұрын
You were genuinely blessed
@bastadimasta
2 жыл бұрын
Nikola wearing a pink Mega jersey made him the Joker he is now
One thing the video misses: unlike Harden and Westbrook, Jokic drops triple-doubles with relatively MUCH LOWER usage rates. And he's wildly, wildly efficient, with some of the highest PER in the league. He's a superstar who doesn't need the ball for most of the game. I don't think that's very normal. I also think it's amazing.
@Jay_pantig
2 жыл бұрын
I think he's number one at PER right now.
@legendarywiimaster
Жыл бұрын
And also he doesn’t stat pad
@MegaAntras
Жыл бұрын
actually highest PIR in NBA history..
What I enjoy about these euro guys is that regardless of how good they are they don't have any desire to outshine their teammates and have no issue to deliver more then asked of them. Great attitudes towards the sport. I'm sure Greg Popavic would've loved guys like Jokic, Doncic & Giannis on his spurs (post Duncan)
@habu2140
2 жыл бұрын
true that. even though I'm not a spurs fan, when kawhi wanted to be traded, I was hoping that the spurs would trade him for jokic. unleashing his ability even more with the spurs system
@pranavmanie1479
2 жыл бұрын
post-Parker and Ginobili too!
@josephadesanya1683
2 жыл бұрын
@@habu2140 i dont know why the spurs never got jokic or jahlil okafor man
@habu2140
2 жыл бұрын
@@josephadesanya1683 shit was sad man smh. imagine jokic throwing lobs to Lonnie and build up an offense with dejounte. that's pure basketball ecstasy
@janaleelee250
2 жыл бұрын
Very true
Man you are such a talent for storytelling just like Jokic for basketball.
"how does a simple 16 points 22 rebounds and 13 assists sound to you?" Give me that player lmao
@glacialaudio3269
3 жыл бұрын
@Willie Gordon I'd say he is already, in the last 3 years they've been a 2 seed and back to back 3 seed. Melo was great but not as complete, and Fat Lever was only part of what Jokic does
One of the most efficient player i've ever seen. Doesn't matter if he becomes mvp or not. He'll be part of history considering his stats and ridiculous consistancy
@kingkongmalunggay
2 жыл бұрын
well, he is the mvp. too bad Nuggets were incomplete due to Murray's injury. hope they make it deep next year
@bryanfoster326
2 жыл бұрын
He’s setting a new standard for the traditional big. Traditional bigs have been getting phased out for some time, but Jokic’s impact on winning may be building a new archetype for what future centers will be.
@DaniilYa
2 жыл бұрын
well, he is back-to-back MVP)))
He’s kind of got the Tim Duncan effect. Not flashy or athletic. Doesn’t make him popular to the casual fan.
@jordvorenholt9176
3 жыл бұрын
His passing is pretty flashy imo.
@GGIC.
3 жыл бұрын
@@jordvorenholt9176 I think he meant with his persona, but you got a point.
@brandoncespedes9421
2 жыл бұрын
put my money on what you said... its similar to ZBO.. He wasnt super athletic but let me tell you once that man went to work very few players where able to stop MR. Randolph...
@darrengordon-hill
2 жыл бұрын
They hated on him too, even 5 titles later.
@asmith4549
2 жыл бұрын
Not flashy? No nuance lol
The best part of Jokic that he is also a charming character outside of the court!
Holy fuck, I was mid way through when I realized that you only have 65 subs wtf, this is really amazing content, great pacing, entertaining. I hope you take off man
@dylandoesbasketball
3 жыл бұрын
that's one of the nicest comments i've received so far on my channel. thank you.
@danieldekic3518
3 жыл бұрын
Well he's got 108 today 😁 well done
@jasperbd9680
3 жыл бұрын
I legit thought you were joking until I checked, damn. 200 now!
@nealsmall9316
3 жыл бұрын
@@danieldekic3518 Did you hear that Nikola Jokic is good friends with Luka Doncic off the court
@nealsmall9316
3 жыл бұрын
@Groovy it seems like Nikola Jokic likes to pick at Luka
Could’ve pointed out that he was the most efficient player this year, had the highest +/- , and highest usage rate. And for more than half the season was top 10 in every major stat category. This is why he’s easily this season mvp
@pramitz6500
2 жыл бұрын
and he DIDNT MISS A SINGLE GAME
@jermainemcleod8050
2 жыл бұрын
@@pramitz6500 right every game he played
Watching this is weird, as this video is infinitely more important now than ever
Lived in Denver as a kid then moved back to the UK. Discovered my love for basketball at the late age of 18. Start watching the NBA, see Warriors dominating every year. Decide to support my home team as I liked this big guy called Jokic, bought his jersey, watched them lose to portland but happy they made it to the playoffs and took a series. Next year watch them come back from 3-1 down twice just to lose to the lakers. I was sad but that run was so incredible I had to believe they could go all the way next year. Now present day and Jokic is the MVP had a good playoff run without his partner in crime. Even though I had little to no knowlege of basketball when I started watching I saw something special in this guy and Im so happy we have such a talented player on the nuggets.
In 20 years, Jokic will be recognized as someone who has transformed the way players play in the center/power forward position, something similar to what Steph Curry did with a three-point shot. First of all, I mean the higher participation of "Big's" in the organization of the game and more assists on average. Examples are: Bam Adebayo (increased from 2.2 to 5.4 assists) Domantas Sabonis (increase from 2.9 to 6.7 assists) Julius Randle (increased from 3.1 to 6 assists)
@unikaluspaveldas5644
3 жыл бұрын
Well we all have seen the passes (including the one handed pass to start an attack), 3 point scoring and the IQ, and the name of the center was Arvydas Sabonis. Of course he tells his own son to work more on footwork and pass more. NB I dont deny that Nikola is exceptional. All the respect to Denver scouts, analysts and decision makers.
@ProjectExMachina
3 жыл бұрын
@@unikaluspaveldas5644 Players are limited by what their coaches allow them to do. Nikola's example will lead to more big players being allowed to play that way.
@maudesdiary9230
3 жыл бұрын
he reminds me of vlade divac
@nealsmall9316
3 жыл бұрын
@@unikaluspaveldas5644 Did you hear that Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic are friends
@sljivo87
3 жыл бұрын
@@unikaluspaveldas5644 bro sabonis never averaged like more than 2 assists a game what are you on
2:20 Going ham in Serbia is no joke. Serbia, Greece, and Croatia are slept on often despite their history of ballers in any sport; Tennis, NBA, they got crazy good Athletes in southern Europe.
@moufou4life
3 жыл бұрын
Big love for serbia from Canada, joker the mvp
@user-ov6xm1zx7p
3 жыл бұрын
Dont forget Football, Handball, Volleyball Waterpolo also.
@user-mk3nu3hd4o
3 жыл бұрын
Facts!!
@jazeroliversy673
2 жыл бұрын
@@user-ov6xm1zx7p Serbian volleyball is insane in the women’s division
@primordial2.07
2 жыл бұрын
Love from Greece brother
Who's here after Jokic vs Morris ... and Morris went down so fast like there was a sniper in the buliding?
to think that after this video was made, he’d go on to have his best two seasons of his career
Jokic is definitely MVP this year and has become my favorite player after Steph. With the Warriors out I'm rooting for the Nuggets this year!
Im watching this after 2022 and 2023
1:20 *SLEEPING DURING DRAFT* 😂😂 I love Nikola Jokić a legend in NBA History…
Anyone come back here after the nuggets got the larry O'Brien trophy?
Nicola doesn't even care about the stats, he just wants to win, love it!!!
Damn , dude got drafted during a Taco Bell commercial now that's just disrespectful
He is the most revolutionary big the NBA has ever seen. He is singlehandedly stripping away position basketball by averaging elite point guard scoring numbers while simultaneously putting up some of the best defensive performances in history. Legend.
The moment they started to play him over Nurkic I knew we had something special... the dude was putting together triple doubles constantly in 2017 and I was convinced he would be a superstar. Fast forward to today and he's the best Center in the NBA and the MVP
This was a great video! And as of today he's officially the MVP! I'm so happy Jokic finally got the recognition he deserves.
if the Joker was black they would have already crowned him the best big man ever
Dude, I'm happy to be here under 100 subs, I feel you are going to take off if you keep making this type of content. Basketball KZread needs more videos like this, not just NBA takes, but a mini documentary. There is a lot for baseball and also tennis. I want to see more vids like this. Very sick!
Dude did you hit a line between 3:35 and 3:36 😂. I love it!
@dylandoesbasketball
3 жыл бұрын
LOL how could you not get hyped with those numbers??? he's a legend!
@nealsmall9316
3 жыл бұрын
@@dylandoesbasketball What do you think it would be like if Nikola Jokic got traded to the Dallas Mavericks and Kristap Porzingiz got traded to the Denver Nuggets 🤔
@dylandoesbasketball
3 жыл бұрын
@@nealsmall9316 the nuggets wouldn’t do that, jokic is a special type of talent that is untouchable on the trade market.
@GGIC.
3 жыл бұрын
@@nealsmall9316 Donic with Jokic. League domination.
His brain is genius...and video is rockin Dogg
Man, what a video 🥰 Thank you for that ❤️ You made my day from the start.
Bruh how the hell have u only got 700 subs? Top quality, top analysis, great editing and I could go on and on... the joker is the goat he deserves more than anyone this MVP just like ur channel deserves way more subscribers. Let the time play his role you will achieve greatness just like Nikola did! Keep up the hard work things will follow!
We're gonna need part 2 ... He is even better this season :D There is no limit to his greatness
Hey man more videos like this you're sure to blow up. Keep it up man!!
Tako je brate nas srpski. Everything u say is True, i remmember these matches.
Great content man, your channel is gonna blow up quick! Keep pumping out great videos like this one 💯
now here's a real nba fan.
That "old school" Balkan style of basketball
Really enjoy the style of video man! KEEP GOING!
Wow!! How can you not have more subs?? That was an excellent video man!!! Loved it and watched the whole thing!!
I think this video needs update😃
He's like Andres Iniesta of Barcelona or Busquets. In the eye of a basketball lover like me who loves watching Rondo, Rubio, RudyGob, Green, Nash, Jason kidd, Duncan, KG, Gasol Brothers. This guy had it all
@manakandi
3 жыл бұрын
Ronaldinho
@zuninah7545
3 жыл бұрын
@@manakandi maybe.
This enjoyable to watch. Thanks man!
Well done!
Nikola Jokic went from being the best big man of all time to best NBA player of all time!
@alexshkreli8787
2 жыл бұрын
JOKIC BEST EVER !!!!
@sj23106
2 жыл бұрын
Nick Wright is a mediocre journalist at best.He is self proclaimed "basketball expert" who's basketball "analysis" is shallow and shamefull. He constantly craving for attention using the most ridicoulus narratives in order to discredit Nikola Jokić accolades and achievements.Numbers: PER, + - and all the other advanced metrics and stats can' t lie but Nick (Never) Wright can.It's all about his lame interpretations constantly trying to downplay the fact that Nikola Jokić is a dominant force in NBA while playing withot Murray and MPJ.
lebum and media trying hard to make curry win mvp
@mourinho966
3 жыл бұрын
Yup... Salty blm ppl
@HBG313
3 жыл бұрын
Does curry not stand a chance?
@xiiixxix5504
3 жыл бұрын
@@HBG313 hell no might not even make the playoffs
@amyretubis9886
3 жыл бұрын
I love Stephen Curry no Matter what...😇💖
@013benj6
3 жыл бұрын
Agree, but if Curry was in PO he was MVP.
nice work man. you did your research! you got a subscribe
This is great man, Salute! 🙌🏾
This is actually a really good video
The fact that 90% of “analyst” couldn’t pronounce his name correctly til after he was an all star is just sad
@racmanov
2 жыл бұрын
That is America for you. Man in Europe every comentator you watch, even italians who are notorious for no knowing languages, will mostly pronounce everyone correctly. That is just lack of preparation and arogance.
What a fantastic video! You deserve more subs
your videos are really good my guy..keep at it. Second one I watch today, and there wasn't a single second where I thought about stopping the video to watch something else..which usually happens a lot with me and long videos. thanks man
@dylandoesbasketball
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
I only noticed that you have 202 subscribers now that the video has ended, nice video bro
I don’t get why it’s hard to give some of these players their flowers, this is a hot take but jokic is probably gonna end up as the best big man to ever play if he keeps going in the same path, he’s already the most complete big man ever, it’s honestly disrespectful how he gets brushed off so much
Love the content bro! keep it up
Great video man!
Great vid
Joker MVP!
Love the video keep it up
Great content brotha keep it up definitely subscribed
Aaaaaaand Nuggets finished the Lakers with sweep, marking this as the first time they won a Conf. Finals. Jokic really clutched it out as did the team. Chip time babyyyyyy 🏆🏆🏆
@Sabbagery
Жыл бұрын
On top of that, the first time they have a finals appearance
Love your content bri
Thanks for making this video, I wanted to know more about him, one of the reasons being his signature shoot being named after his(and my) hometown.
Got here after he was announced mvp thank god he deserves and it you earned a new sub with this content
....update:: Now he's won an NBA title.
This a great video 💯
you got a new subscriber! you deserve more! great quality, hope you will reach 100k soon
@dylandoesbasketball
3 жыл бұрын
much appreciated! feel free to check out my other videos. i've done two timelines on the miami heat and the philadelphia 76ers, as well as a conspiracy nba iceberg video you might like. glad you enjoyed.
Man that "come on bro im sleepin" part is killed me 😂 i can't even imagine that scenario 😂
Watched the whole video from beginning to end... As a Nuggets Fan I Love This Shit! $ubscribed!
I love seeing praise for jokic. Good research great video.
This was great! Very enthusiastic!
Great video
Great narration.
@dylandoesbasketball
3 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching!
For me one of Jokić's most memorable play will be the double behind the back dribble for a layup. That's some basketball God type stuff.
@juliansearcie1758
2 жыл бұрын
never going to happen their franchise players maybe at the end of jokic Career but that a big if .those calibre of players usaully retire with the teams that drafted them
Great video man, you just got another sub :)
I honestly already forgot how many crazy performances he already had in the playoff and how he always performs in close games.
"Most casual fans..." shows the most casual fan. lol 1:10
I've been watching your videos for about 3 hours straight before I found this one about my favorite player
Wow this video really popped of congrats
Excellent!!!
I like this channel. We will watch your career with great interest.
Great video. Thanks ☺️👍
This video ages like a fine wine
I could watch Stephen A's meltdown when Nuggets beat Clippers 24/7.
Your channel rocks
Great and hard work. Nice video man. Sub...
This aged very well
@malcolmamaral4790
2 жыл бұрын
This comment aged well
This Nuggets team reminds me of the Spurs of old. Just quietly winning games on efficiency and fundamentals
Earned my sub. Great video
This aged like milk. Kidding. Glad Jokic got MVP. Great content. Keep it up.
You did sleep on Jokic. You pretty much predicted how Joker's career would take him to the championship this year. Good job.
Even as two time MVP, he’s underrated. 🃏
Very happy that Jokic is in the league. He fills a gap that Dirk left. Humble and fun guy with great skill. Love his character and game a lot.
thanks for the vid. suns denver going to be fun series :)
You got a sub.. cool video..