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Quote from: danherbias07 on June 16, 2023, 03:14:59 AM

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many folks have said that he (Jokic) brought the playing style of Europe towards the NBA.

And the truth is that from other region are the ones that's dominating the NBA on its own land.

When I saw one article about how the Miami Heat was defeated twice by a European, it made me smile. Dirk Nowitzki and Nikola Jokic. Truly, the NBA today is changing, thanks to the Europeans that had been coming into the league. Who knows, maybe Doncic is next. Another player who plays differently from other players. No such thing as the "hops" or "speed" but he can definitely score inside by only using his brain and his strong body. Vice versa of Ja Morant who is relying upon his speed and hops.

Nikola Jokic changed the way we look at NBA and especially at the younger players who never saw how Magic, Bill, and Larry did it. It's almost like this, the Joker revived a strong big man, not like a "Shaq" big man but more of a versatile big man. And, I have no doubts Jokic will keep on passing more records from way back some of us were born.

It just seems that the NBA isn't marketing Jokic for some reason but it's good that these Europeans have made a lot of changes to NBA's basketball.
Whilst those teams aren't focused on having a big man that can do almost everything, shoot outside, assist, get free-throw shooting, rebounds. Almost everything.
The Nuggets is so blessed to have Joker and they've managed to take care of him until they've finally got their first ever NBA title.

The same with what Dallas Mavericks did for Dirk Nowitzki, they didn't let him go, took care of him, and somehow managed to get a championship with him. I love teams that do this, just being patient and waiting for the right time with one loyal player. I wish the Denver Nuggets will do the same thing for the Joker, become the face of their franchise, and better a duo that will bring them another championship with Jamal Murray.

We can say it is really their time now. From being defeated in the bubble, to Murray being injured and Nikola Jokic shouldering everything yet he still made it to the playoffs without his co-stars. Jamal Murray is the key to their win, he said it and then he did it. He actually knows they will make it this time with his healthy body and then Michael Porter Jr. is also at the prime of his career.
The addition of Aaron Gordon is a big one instead of Gary Harris, they now have an elite defender who could stop superstars like KD, Lebron, and Butler.

Hopefully that will be the case and that they will really take care of what they have right now because it's not every time they can land someone like Murray especially Jokic who can make any team suffer without meaning it, but who knows, there might be a time that both franchise and player will have some misunderstanding on their contract. But looking at it right now, I think it's still safe that Jokic will remain a Nuggets for a couple more years.

Yes, it will be safe to say that Nikola Jokic will remain and play for the franchise for long because if his current contract will end and other teams will start pushing for a price just to get him, the Nuggets will always lead when it comes to figures so that they can still be with Jokic and build another team around him if it's needed in the few years to come. But right now, for at least 2-3 years, I'm pretty much inclined that they can still dominate the league while having the same roster as long as they will remain healthy and agile.

I agree with that as well, most teams in the league will certainly have a hard time penetrating though the Nuggets and get a win at the end of the day because they are now much experienced and can keep up with almost all of the teams in the league even if they build another superteam just to get rid the Nuggets and give themselves a lot more chances to win next season.

And just like what the Phoenix Suns just did, they now have Bradley Beal in their roster in-exchange for CP3 and few other picks. But I truly wonder if this team will have any difference and can create themselves an opening to arrive in the Finals next season.

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Quote from: danherbias07 on June 17, 2023, 11:39:28 PM

Quote from: danherbias07 on June 16, 2023, 03:14:59 AM

Quote from: danherbias07 on June 17, 2023, 11:39:28 PM

many folks have said that he (Jokic) brought the playing style of Europe towards the NBA.

And the truth is that from other region are the ones that's dominating the NBA on its own land.

When I saw one article about how the Miami Heat was defeated twice by a European, it made me smile. Dirk Nowitzki and Nikola Jokic. Truly, the NBA today is changing, thanks to the Europeans that had been coming into the league. Who knows, maybe Doncic is next. Another player who plays differently from other players. No such thing as the "hops" or "speed" but he can definitely score inside by only using his brain and his strong body. Vice versa of Ja Morant who is relying upon his speed and hops.

Nikola Jokic changed the way we look at NBA and especially at the younger players who never saw how Magic, Bill, and Larry did it. It's almost like this, the Joker revived a strong big man, not like a "Shaq" big man but more of a versatile big man. And, I have no doubts Jokic will keep on passing more records from way back some of us were born.

It just seems that the NBA isn't marketing Jokic for some reason but it's good that these Europeans have made a lot of changes to NBA's basketball.
Whilst those teams aren't focused on having a big man that can do almost everything, shoot outside, assist, get free-throw shooting, rebounds. Almost everything.
The Nuggets is so blessed to have Joker and they've managed to take care of him until they've finally got their first ever NBA title.

The same with what Dallas Mavericks did for Dirk Nowitzki, they didn't let him go, took care of him, and somehow managed to get a championship with him. I love teams that do this, just being patient and waiting for the right time with one loyal player. I wish the Denver Nuggets will do the same thing for the Joker, become the face of their franchise, and better a duo that will bring them another championship with Jamal Murray.

We can say it is really their time now. From being defeated in the bubble, to Murray being injured and Nikola Jokic shouldering everything yet he still made it to the playoffs without his co-stars. Jamal Murray is the key to their win, he said it and then he did it. He actually knows they will make it this time with his healthy body and then Michael Porter Jr. is also at the prime of his career.
The addition of Aaron Gordon is a big one instead of Gary Harris, they now have an elite defender who could stop superstars like KD, Lebron, and Butler.

Hopefully that will be the case and that they will really take care of what they have right now because it's not every time they can land someone like Murray especially Jokic who can make any team suffer without meaning it, but who knows, there might be a time that both franchise and player will have some misunderstanding on their contract. But looking at it right now, I think it's still safe that Jokic will remain a Nuggets for a couple more years.

Yes, it will be safe to say that Nikola Jokic will remain and play for the franchise for long because if his current contract will end and other teams will start pushing for a price just to get him, the Nuggets will always lead when it comes to figures so that they can still be with Jokic and build another team around him if it's needed in the few years to come. But right now, for at least 2-3 years, I'm pretty much inclined that they can still dominate the league while having the same roster as long as they will remain healthy and agile.

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Quote from: danherbias07 on June 16, 2023, 03:14:59 AM

Quote from: danherbias07 on June 17, 2023, 11:39:28 PM

many folks have said that he (Jokic) brought the playing style of Europe towards the NBA.

And the truth is that from other region are the ones that's dominating the NBA on its own land.

When I saw one article about how the Miami Heat was defeated twice by a European, it made me smile. Dirk Nowitzki and Nikola Jokic. Truly, the NBA today is changing, thanks to the Europeans that had been coming into the league. Who knows, maybe Doncic is next. Another player who plays differently from other players. No such thing as the "hops" or "speed" but he can definitely score inside by only using his brain and his strong body. Vice versa of Ja Morant who is relying upon his speed and hops.

Nikola Jokic changed the way we look at NBA and especially at the younger players who never saw how Magic, Bill, and Larry did it. It's almost like this, the Joker revived a strong big man, not like a "Shaq" big man but more of a versatile big man. And, I have no doubts Jokic will keep on passing more records from way back some of us were born.

It just seems that the NBA isn't marketing Jokic for some reason but it's good that these Europeans have made a lot of changes to NBA's basketball.
Whilst those teams aren't focused on having a big man that can do almost everything, shoot outside, assist, get free-throw shooting, rebounds. Almost everything.
The Nuggets is so blessed to have Joker and they've managed to take care of him until they've finally got their first ever NBA title.

The same with what Dallas Mavericks did for Dirk Nowitzki, they didn't let him go, took care of him, and somehow managed to get a championship with him. I love teams that do this, just being patient and waiting for the right time with one loyal player. I wish the Denver Nuggets will do the same thing for the Joker, become the face of their franchise, and better a duo that will bring them another championship with Jamal Murray.

We can say it is really their time now. From being defeated in the bubble, to Murray being injured and Nikola Jokic shouldering everything yet he still made it to the playoffs without his co-stars. Jamal Murray is the key to their win, he said it and then he did it. He actually knows they will make it this time with his healthy body and then Michael Porter Jr. is also at the prime of his career.
The addition of Aaron Gordon is a big one instead of Gary Harris, they now have an elite defender who could stop superstars like KD, Lebron, and Butler.

Hopefully that will be the case and that they will really take care of what they have right now because it's not every time they can land someone like Murray especially Jokic who can make any team suffer without meaning it, but who knows, there might be a time that both franchise and player will have some misunderstanding on their contract. But looking at it right now, I think it's still safe that Jokic will remain a Nuggets for a couple more years.

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The addition of Aaron Gordon is a big one instead of Gary Harris, they now have an elite defender who could stop superstars like KD, Lebron, and Butler.

He wasn't guarding Butler, though I believe it would be a mismatch if he were to guard Butler, as the latter is quicker. Also, I have a feeling that Butler was not 100% during the NBA Finals, probably due to the ankle problem that bothered him throughout the series. However, he may not want to admit it as some spectators might perceive it as making excuses.

Perhaps next year will be the Heat's turn to win.

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Quote from: danherbias07 on June 16, 2023, 03:14:59 AM

many folks have said that he (Jokic) brought the playing style of Europe towards the NBA.

And the truth is that from other region are the ones that's dominating the NBA on its own land.

When I saw one article about how the Miami Heat was defeated twice by a European, it made me smile. Dirk Nowitzki and Nikola Jokic. Truly, the NBA today is changing, thanks to the Europeans that had been coming into the league. Who knows, maybe Doncic is next. Another player who plays differently from other players. No such thing as the "hops" or "speed" but he can definitely score inside by only using his brain and his strong body. Vice versa of Ja Morant who is relying upon his speed and hops.

Nikola Jokic changed the way we look at NBA and especially at the younger players who never saw how Magic, Bill, and Larry did it. It's almost like this, the Joker revived a strong big man, not like a "Shaq" big man but more of a versatile big man. And, I have no doubts Jokic will keep on passing more records from way back some of us were born.

It just seems that the NBA isn't marketing Jokic for some reason but it's good that these Europeans have made a lot of changes to NBA's basketball.
Whilst those teams aren't focused on having a big man that can do almost everything, shoot outside, assist, get free-throw shooting, rebounds. Almost everything.
The Nuggets is so blessed to have Joker and they've managed to take care of him until they've finally got their first ever NBA title.

The same with what Dallas Mavericks did for Dirk Nowitzki, they didn't let him go, took care of him, and somehow managed to get a championship with him. I love teams that do this, just being patient and waiting for the right time with one loyal player. I wish the Denver Nuggets will do the same thing for the Joker, become the face of their franchise, and better a duo that will bring them another championship with Jamal Murray.

We can say it is really their time now. From being defeated in the bubble, to Murray being injured and Nikola Jokic shouldering everything yet he still made it to the playoffs without his co-stars. Jamal Murray is the key to their win, he said it and then he did it. He actually knows they will make it this time with his healthy body and then Michael Porter Jr. is also at the prime of his career.
The addition of Aaron Gordon is a big one instead of Gary Harris, they now have an elite defender who could stop superstars like KD, Lebron, and Butler.

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Quote from: Distinctin on June 16, 2023, 06:18:32 AM

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And so with that, with this new era of basketball for big, it's very different and Jokic is the embodiment of this era. With Dirk he can shoot outside but doesn't have the passing ability of the European players right now in the NBA.

We may indeed see more European players in the future, as Jokic has caught the attention of scouts. His passion for the sport is evident, as he gives his all to win games without demanding much in return. If Jokic were a one-man show relying solely on his skills, I doubt they would stand a chance against the Heat in the NBA Finals. However, his improved ability to pass the ball makes his team incredibly dangerous.

Therefore, despite the team's poor shooting from the three-point range according to statistics in the Finals, they still deserve all the success they have achieved.

Jokic is currently by far the best player in the NBA league. What he brought to this league is insane and how much he improved over the years is just spectaular. If he wasnt playing for Denver i dont think that team would even reach the playoffs. What is impresive is that he dosent get injured and he plays so casual it looks like its nothing for him. He didnt get the regular season MVP but if he just repeats the same style in the next season he will win the MVP too easily. Its still shocking how they shooted so badly for three and Miami just wasnt able to take advantage of that and win the series. NBA scouts will look closely now because Jokic was a chubby guy from Serbia that is now the best player in the world and we might see new players similar to him real time soon.

If we are talking about the era that they are in right now then yes, Nikola Jokic is undoubtedly the best player in the league but if you say the best by far, then you are already comparing all eras and that will be a different discussion as many avid fans will surely argue with you about it.
Anyway, Jokic is total package for a player in his height because the man is literally a machine garnering triple doubles in almost every game that he has played without padding his stats. Achieving the same feat next season while adding the regular season MVP is not that impossible to do as long as he can retain what he does.

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Jokic is currently by far the best player in the NBA league. What he brought to this league is insane and how much he improved over the years is just spectaular. If he wasnt playing for Denver i dont think that team would even reach the playoffs. What is impresive is that he dosent get injured and he plays so casual it looks like its nothing for him. He didnt get the regular season MVP but if he just repeats the same style in the next season he will win the MVP too easily. Its still shocking how they shooted so badly for three and Miami just wasnt able to take advantage of that and win the series. NBA scouts will look closely now because Jokic was a chubby guy from Serbia that is now the best player in the world and we might see new players similar to him real time soon.

Jokic is definitely the best right now, but based on what I've noticed from NBA over the years there will start to be distinct measure that will limit Jokic abilities overtime, but then that doesn't mean it will always work out but Jokic will always have to improvise and become a better version of himself over and over again to be able to keep the same level of dominance of a long period of time, but greatness by all margin is what he's achieved so and with consistent good work ethic, he should be able keep up at this level for a few years more at the barest minimum.

As long as Jokic is surrounded by great shooters, he will never be slowed down because opponents cannot solely focus on double-teaming him since his teammates are willing shooters. In fact, the Nuggets have essentially remained the same team with the same players as their starters; they have simply added depth and improved their defense. This is the reason why they were able to compete well against both offensive and defensive teams.

I said it was going to be a very tough task as Jokic also kept improving his skills, shot taking abilities, especially those easy strokes from behind the arc and play making generally but when teams leave Jokic to do most of the scoring and just kept his good shooting team mates at bay, it's going to be a tougher job for him, and it's going to be utterly naive to think coaches aren't already putting up strategies to limit his all round effect on the Nuggets team play, because if I recall correctly the two games where Jokic had the most points in the playoffs and I think in those games he had 40+ and 50+ point or thereabout, the Denver Nuggets lost both of this games, simply because they needed him to be more than just a scorer to make their game plan work to near perfection.

I'm sure there will be some adjustment from Denver Nuggets to reduce just often having to go through the Jokic - Murray pick and roll game, I'll still fancy them as one the favorites for the next season championship too.

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Jokic is currently by far the best player in the NBA league. What he brought to this league is insane and how much he improved over the years is just spectaular. If he wasnt playing for Denver i dont think that team would even reach the playoffs. What is impresive is that he dosent get injured and he plays so casual it looks like its nothing for him. He didnt get the regular season MVP but if he just repeats the same style in the next season he will win the MVP too easily. Its still shocking how they shooted so badly for three and Miami just wasnt able to take advantage of that and win the series. NBA scouts will look closely now because Jokic was a chubby guy from Serbia that is now the best player in the world and we might see new players similar to him real time soon.

Jokic is definitely the best right now, but based on what I've noticed from NBA over the years there will start to be distinct measure that will limit Jokic abilities overtime, but then that doesn't mean it will always work out but Jokic will always have to improvise and become a better version of himself over and over again to be able to keep the same level of dominance of a long period of time, but greatness by all margin is what he's achieved so and with consistent good work ethic, he should be able keep up at this level for a few years more at the barest minimum.

As long as Jokic is surrounded by great shooters, he will never be slowed down because opponents cannot solely focus on double-teaming him since his teammates are willing shooters. In fact, the Nuggets have essentially remained the same team with the same players as their starters; they have simply added depth and improved their defense. This is the reason why they were able to compete well against both offensive and defensive teams.

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Quote from: Distinctin on June 16, 2023, 06:18:32 AM

Jokic is currently by far the best player in the NBA league. What he brought to this league is insane and how much he improved over the years is just spectaular. If he wasnt playing for Denver i dont think that team would even reach the playoffs. What is impresive is that he dosent get injured and he plays so casual it looks like its nothing for him. He didnt get the regular season MVP but if he just repeats the same style in the next season he will win the MVP too easily. Its still shocking how they shooted so badly for three and Miami just wasnt able to take advantage of that and win the series. NBA scouts will look closely now because Jokic was a chubby guy from Serbia that is now the best player in the world and we might see new players similar to him real time soon.

Jokic is definitely the best right now, but based on what I've noticed from NBA over the years there will start to be distinct measure that will limit Jokic abilities overtime, but then that doesn't mean it will always work out but Jokic will always have to improvise and become a better version of himself over and over again to be able to keep the same level of dominance of a long period of time, but greatness by all margin is what he's achieved so and with consistent good work ethic, he should be able keep up at this level for a few years more at the barest minimum.

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Quote from: btc_angela on June 16, 2023, 06:10:47 AM

And so with that, with this new era of basketball for big, it's very different and Jokic is the embodiment of this era. With Dirk he can shoot outside but doesn't have the passing ability of the European players right now in the NBA.

We may indeed see more European players in the future, as Jokic has caught the attention of scouts. His passion for the sport is evident, as he gives his all to win games without demanding much in return. If Jokic were a one-man show relying solely on his skills, I doubt they would stand a chance against the Heat in the NBA Finals. However, his improved ability to pass the ball makes his team incredibly dangerous.

Therefore, despite the team's poor shooting from the three-point range according to statistics in the Finals, they still deserve all the success they have achieved.

Jokic is currently by far the best player in the NBA league. What he brought to this league is insane and how much he improved over the years is just spectaular. If he wasnt playing for Denver i dont think that team would even reach the playoffs. What is impresive is that he dosent get injured and he plays so casual it looks like its nothing for him. He didnt get the regular season MVP but if he just repeats the same style in the next season he will win the MVP too easily. Its still shocking how they shooted so badly for three and Miami just wasnt able to take advantage of that and win the series. NBA scouts will look closely now because Jokic was a chubby guy from Serbia that is now the best player in the world and we might see new players similar to him real time soon.

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Quote from: danherbias07 on June 16, 2023, 03:14:59 AM

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many folks have said that he (Jokic) brought the playing style of Europe towards the NBA.

And the truth is that from other region are the ones that's dominating the NBA on its own land.

When I saw one article about how the Miami Heat was defeated twice by a European, it made me smile. Dirk Nowitzki and Nikola Jokic. Truly, the NBA today is changing, thanks to the Europeans that had been coming into the league. Who knows, maybe Doncic is next. Another player who plays differently from other players. No such thing as the "hops" or "speed" but he can definitely score inside by only using his brain and his strong body. Vice versa of Ja Morant who is relying upon his speed and hops.

Nikola Jokic changed the way we look at NBA and especially at the younger players who never saw how Magic, Bill, and Larry did it. It's almost like this, the Joker revived a strong big man, not like a "Shaq" big man but more of a versatile big man. And, I have no doubts Jokic will keep on passing more records from way back some of us were born.

It just seems that the NBA isn't marketing Jokic for some reason but it's good that these Europeans have made a lot of changes to NBA's basketball.
Whilst those teams aren't focused on having a big man that can do almost everything, shoot outside, assist, get free-throw shooting, rebounds. Almost everything.
The Nuggets is so blessed to have Joker and they've managed to take care of him until they've finally got their first ever NBA title.

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Quote from: danherbias07 on June 16, 2023, 03:14:59 AM

Nikola Jokic changed the way we look at NBA and especially at the younger players who never saw how Magic, Bill, and Larry did it. It's almost like this, the Joker revived a strong big man, not like a "Shaq" big man but more of a versatile big man. And, I have no doubts Jokic will keep on passing more records from way back some of us were born.

Jokic would easily win the regular season MVP next season because he can easily generate triple-double stats. As long as he is healthy, the Nuggets will once again reach the NBA Finals. However, in the Eastern Conference, I don't think it will be the Heat, unless they upgrade their roster.

Shaq can be dominant inside but does not have the same shooting ability, especially from the free-throw line. On the other hand, Jokic is a complete package as a big man, capable of scoring, passing, and rebounding. He is also a great three-point shooter, with a possibly higher percentage than Curry.

Shaq was dominant in his time, but it's challenging to directly compare him to the era of Jokic. This is because big men in today's NBA have already learned how to shoot, at least to some extent, as it has become a requirement even if they aren't as dominant physically. When Jokic entered the NBA, he was considered an ordinary player, but as he stayed with his team, his game developed, and he built great chemistry with his teammates.

If we look at Jokic's stats from the 2015-2016 season when he started, we can see a significant improvement in his game currently.y with his teammates.

Looking at his stats when he started in 2015-2016 season, there's already a huge improvement currently.

source : https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jokicni01.html

In Jokic's rookie years, he was already making a difference to the team which made the franchise do a risky move that made him a center even if he wasn't that well soaked in the league yet as he was still rookie but instead of having an opposite outcome, the Nuggets did seem right for making that risky move because eventually, Nikola Jokic were like a gravity for the team where the whole play was moving around him up until they come to this point where their hardwork indeed paid off after a long bumpy road in the recent seasons.

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Quote from: btc_angela on June 16, 2023, 06:10:47 AM

Quote from: danherbias07 on June 16, 2023, 03:14:59 AM

Nikola Jokic changed the way we look at NBA and especially at the younger players who never saw how Magic, Bill, and Larry did it. It's almost like this, the Joker revived a strong big man, not like a "Shaq" big man but more of a versatile big man. And, I have no doubts Jokic will keep on passing more records from way back some of us were born.

Jokic would easily win the regular season MVP next season because he can easily generate triple-double stats. As long as he is healthy, the Nuggets will once again reach the NBA Finals. However, in the Eastern Conference, I don't think it will be the Heat, unless they upgrade their roster.

Shaq can be dominant inside but does not have the same shooting ability, especially from the free-throw line. On the other hand, Jokic is a complete package as a big man, capable of scoring, passing, and rebounding. He is also a great three-point shooter, with a possibly higher percentage than Curry.

Different era, we can't compare the two, and Jokic style of playing is more of a European obviously, and so they are teach to shoot from the outside regardless of their height. That's why when Jokic move to the NBA, he already have that shooting touch and passing ability. As compare to Shaq who really play low post back then and the only dominant big men in that era as no one can stop the diesel.

And so with that, with this new era of basketball for big, it's very different and Jokic is the embodiment of this era. With Dirk he can shoot outside but doesn't have the passing ability of the European players right now in the NBA.

It's quite obvious that in the past few seasons, Europian players have been dominating the league while the American players are quite on the back waiting for their turn because they just cannot outshine the superstars right now that mostly came from Europe. In every couple of years, the league became better and better and getting more interesting which mean that the era is changing in almost every passing year and that also mean that we cannot literally compare them as they are not in the same era. Just like the GOAT discussion and comparing the classing to modern, it's just impossible to compare it.

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Quote from: Distinctin on June 16, 2023, 06:18:32 AM

Quote from: btc_angela on June 16, 2023, 06:10:47 AM

And so with that, with this new era of basketball for big, it's very different and Jokic is the embodiment of this era. With Dirk he can shoot outside but doesn't have the passing ability of the European players right now in the NBA.

We may indeed see more European players in the future, as Jokic has caught the attention of scouts. His passion for the sport is evident, as he gives his all to win games without demanding much in return. If Jokic were a one-man show relying solely on his skills, I doubt they would stand a chance against the Heat in the NBA Finals. However, his improved ability to pass the ball makes his team incredibly dangerous.

We've seen a lot of European players in the NBA already, but there are just a few exceptions like Jokic or Doncic, or even Giannis (although his style is very different), and prior to that Dirk Nowizki, who also has one of the deadliest shooting form that we have seen from Europeans.

Quote from: Distinctin on June 16, 2023, 06:18:32 AM

Therefore, despite the team's poor shooting from the three-point range according to statistics in the Finals, they still deserve all the success they have achieved.

Yes, but this opponent shot worst than them in 4 out of 5 games. Only in game 2 if I'm not mistaken that the Heat shot better. But after that, they rely on their outside shooting more but they are not hitting their shots.

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Quote from: btc_angela on June 16, 2023, 06:10:47 AM

And so with that, with this new era of basketball for big, it's very different and Jokic is the embodiment of this era. With Dirk he can shoot outside but doesn't have the passing ability of the European players right now in the NBA.

We may indeed see more European players in the future, as Jokic has caught the attention of scouts. His passion for the sport is evident, as he gives his all to win games without demanding much in return. If Jokic were a one-man show relying solely on his skills, I doubt they would stand a chance against the Heat in the NBA Finals. However, his improved ability to pass the ball makes his team incredibly dangerous.

Therefore, despite the team's poor shooting from the three-point range according to statistics in the Finals, they still deserve all the success they have achieved.

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Quote from: danherbias07 on June 16, 2023, 03:14:59 AM

Nikola Jokic changed the way we look at NBA and especially at the younger players who never saw how Magic, Bill, and Larry did it. It's almost like this, the Joker revived a strong big man, not like a "Shaq" big man but more of a versatile big man. And, I have no doubts Jokic will keep on passing more records from way back some of us were born.

Jokic would easily win the regular season MVP next season because he can easily generate triple-double stats. As long as he is healthy, the Nuggets will once again reach the NBA Finals. However, in the Eastern Conference, I don't think it will be the Heat, unless they upgrade their roster.

Shaq can be dominant inside but does not have the same shooting ability, especially from the free-throw line. On the other hand, Jokic is a complete package as a big man, capable of scoring, passing, and rebounding. He is also a great three-point shooter, with a possibly higher percentage than Curry.

Different era, we can't compare the two, and Jokic style of playing is more of a European obviously, and so they are teach to shoot from the outside regardless of their height. That's why when Jokic move to the NBA, he already have that shooting touch and passing ability. As compare to Shaq who really play low post back then and the only dominant big men in that era as no one can stop the diesel.

And so with that, with this new era of basketball for big, it's very different and Jokic is the embodiment of this era. With Dirk he can shoot outside but doesn't have the passing ability of the European players right now in the NBA.

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