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Lakers Legend Makes Massive Nikola Jokic Statement, This was a very rare statement.

Lakers Legend Makes Massive Nikola Jokic Statement

This was a very rare statement.

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If anyone watches the Lakers, they know that James Worthy is one of the hardest analysts to impress. The Laker legend is often known for not mincing his words and letting fans know exactly how he feels. So, that’s why when he does give a compliment, it really means something.

During the Nuggets and Lakers playoff series, Worthy spoke about Nikola Jokic on Spectrum Sportsnet and gave one of the biggest compliments he could give.

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“To me, he’s Magic [Johnson] and Kareem [Abdul-Jabbar] on the floor at the same time,” Worthy said. “He’s a guard, he makes great decisions, helluva passer. When he goes down and wants to be Kareem, he goes down and dominates. He’s a special player that does a lot of things, and your antennas have to be up.”

Nikola Jokic has become so good at basketball that he’s reached the point of voter fatigue. He could have easily been the NBA MVP for four seasons straight, but critics are trying to find every reason not to give him one. It’s the same reason why pundits on TV like Nick Wright or Gilbert Arenas needlessly bash him – because he’s that good now.

For an NBA Legend like James Worthy who has played with both Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to give that level of praise to Jokic, means way more than anything lesser critics say about him.

 

 

Nikola Jokic’s No-Look Pass Went Viral In Nuggets-Lakers Game

Nikola Jokic made an excellent pass during Game 4.

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On Saturday evening, the Denver Nuggets are playing the Los Angeles Lakers for Game 4 of their first-round playoff series (in California).

During the first half, two-time MVP Nikola Jokic made an excellent pass that got a lot of views on social media.

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Jokic had eight points, seven rebounds and three assists while shooting 3/6 from the field and 0/1 from the three-point range in his first 12 minutes of playing time.

The All-Star center is coming off another excellent regular season where he averaged 26.4 points, 12.4 rebounds, 9.0 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 58.3% from the field and 35.9% from the three-point range in 79 games.

He will have an excellent chance to win his third MVP Award.

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Apr 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15)

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The Nuggets have a 3-0 lead over the Lakers, so a victory on Saturday will conclude the series with a sweep.

Most recently, the Nuggets beat the Lakers (in Game 3 on Thursday) by a score of 112-105.

Jokic had 24 points, 15 rebounds, nine assists and one steal while shooting 9/13 from the field and 0/1 from the three-point range in 39 minutes of playing time.

Game 5 of the series (if the Lakers win) would be on Monday evening in Denver.

Whoever wins the series will face off against either the Minnesota Timberwolves or the Phoenix Suns in the second round.

The Nuggets have won each of their previous 11 matchups with the Lakers.

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