Nikola Jokić Passes, But They Keep Getting More Ridiculous

Some of the best passes from Nikola Jokić with the Denver Nuggets ahead of the 2023 NBA Finals.

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[mattp]

The size of Shaq. The passing of Magic. The shooting of Bird. The vertical of Phyllis from the Office. We will never see a player like this again.

[uberneanderthal]

What I love about Jokic's passing is that it isn't flashy just for the sake of being flashy.
If he goes behind-the-back, it's because that was the **only** way to get the pass through.
If he does a no-look, it's because he needed to freeze the defender.

everything he does has purpose.

[pressplayulysses]

Props to his teammates too. They were always prepared to receive these passes, no matter how unexpected they may be.

[johnprentice]

I have been watching the NBA since the late 1950s, and I have never seen a passer with as many ways of delivering the ball as effectively and beautifully as Jokic does night after night. For me, he's the epitome of what makes basketball such a beautiful game. And his floating soft-touch shots in the lane are unlike anything I have ever seen from a big man. So much fun to watch.

[daveonezero]

Jokic is the epitome of "Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast"

Dude is deceptively athletic and people don't give him enough credit for the footwork and body control. And his strides and dunks can be very athletic.

[austingarciaa]

we don’t need to call him the best passing “BIG” in the league anymore…he’s the best passer in the league period

[gitpusher]

His accuracy is INSANE… the ball just magically arrives in his teammate’s hands, with perfect placement and force every single time. Unbelievable

[yoochoob]

What a special player. He has full awareness of where his teammates and defenders are at. He capitalizes on the opposition’s mistakes. A one of a kind, unselfish wizard of the game of basketball. We are witnessing an all time great right at this very moment.

[rwmcmullin]

It has to be a real treat to play on the same team with him. As long as you're paying attention and ready for the pass, you'll find the ball in your hands...

[darrenmiffitt]

To all the people just discovering Jokic, I assure you, this is just a tiny sample of the absurdity that is the Jokic experience. There’s an entire universe of Jokic passes out there for you to discover. This wasn’t even close to all of the best ones. Enjoy.

[pavlinggeorgiev]

If the Joker is looking at you, you are not getting the ball.

[rudinah]

Shaq called Jokic a "true big man" at 6:49, that was in 2017. In 2023 finals Shaq anointed the man as a member of the big man alliance. We're witnessing a true great

[danielvasquez]

This man really expanded his game by just getting everyone involved!! He didn’t have to run the floor, he just needs to be a guard posing as a big man with this passing!!

[IronGiant]

As someone who neither plays nor watches basketball, this guy is like a magician! Incredible to watch...

[atlafan]

The unchanging neutral expression. The insane court vision. The immaculate dimes. This man is real life kuroko.

[Jistsu]

I've followed him since the draft, since his hometown is close to mine, and all I can say is that I'm truly blessed I have a chance as a huge NBA fan, to witness him doing his stuff, and dominating the league while doing it. I'm 25 years old, but I've done my homework on the history of the league, and all I can say that we have never ever seen a player like him. There are a lot of great players, but nobody did it like Joker does it. Unseen generational talent.

[alexhu]

THIS is like positive cycle, everybody knows Jokic like to pass, which encourage others to cut left and right. If you like to hog the balls, nobody want to waste the energy to cut.

[seffishestopal]

I can't get over him not winning MVP in favor of Embiid.

[SeaLifeCro]

Must be such a great feeling playing with this guy. You just have to get in the paint at the right time and you know he's going to find you. The ball will be there. You don't know how, but the ball is coming.

[JimTheFly]

Nikola Jokic is the evolution of what we should have had if we had prime Arvydas Sabonis in the league before he got run into the ground. He is the next level of a player we never got to see: a 7-footer with a 3-point shot and an array of passes out of the Magic Johnson/Pete Maravich playbook. Guy has the physical abilities of a big man with the handling and passing of a little guy and the vision of someone playing a video game. Absolutely phenomenal.