Nikola Jokic's new offensive move that he's been going to vs. smaller defenders: He throws up a shot (I think he's missing kind of on purpose) so it hits backboard and rim, and he immediately follows it, gets the rebound and scores -- this time he pulls it on the reigning DPOY.
The Memphis Grizzlies traveled to Mile High City for a matchup against the reigning champions, the Denver Nuggets. Nikola Jokic, one of the MVP race frontrunners, is back after missing a couple of games and looking recharged. The Joker is showing why he's the best player on the planet right now, and the 2023 NBA Defensive player of the Year, Jaren Jackson Jr. is just helpless at this point.
It's no secret that the Joker has one of the greatest basketball IQs ever, as LeBron James himself stated this on his podcast "Mind the game". But Jokic isn't just that, he has an amazing talent and feel for the game, and he's a very strong and powerful big man.
Here we can witness how Nikola outpowers JJJ, taking him to the basket to try a hook shot, that looks like he knows it's not gonna fall. He just releases it and goes immediatly for the offensive rebound, grabbing it with ease despite Jackson's presence and making the high percentage shot. Is it possible that missing his first shot was part of a plan? Could this be a new move from the Joker?
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