“Better than Shaq”: Chris Russo tips Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic to become greatest centre in NBA history

American sports radio presenter Chris Russo believes that the Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic might end up becoming the greatest centre in the history of the NBA.

The 29-year-old is often regarded as one of the best players currently playing in the competition alongside the likes of Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks.

Russo was recently quoted in a report where he was full of praise for Jokic, who according to him, has all the characteristics to become the best center to ever play in the NBA, even better than the Los Angeles Lakers’ legendary Shaquille O'Neal.

“Jokic might be, might be, at the end of the day, the greatest centre in the history of the NBA,” he said. “He’s that good. He’s better than Shaq. I’ll tell you that right now. Better than Shaq."

Jokic is having a fabulous season where he is contributing 26 points per game which is the best by any Nuggets player. That’s not it as he is also contributing 12.3 rebounds and 9.2 assists per game, which remains the fourth-best in the competition.

Jokic’s best outing this season came in the match against the San Antonio Spurs where he registered 39 points to go with 11 rebounds and nine assists.