According to Bill Walton, a basketball legend, Nikola Jokić is the best player in the world.
The way he plays the game, his enthusiasm for life, and his dedication to the team make him more than ideal. The Denver Post’s Bennett Durando was informed by Walton that the player is Nikola Jokic. As far as players go, he’s unrivalled. I can’t help but crack a smile whenever I turn on the Denver Nuggets basketball game. That’s great.
With two NBA championships, an MVP trophy, and a Sixth Man of the Year award under his belt, Walton is undeniably one of the greatest centres in NBA history. Although injuries ended his career prematurely, he still managed to get two All-Star nods.
Considering Jokić is only in his ninth season with the Nuggets, he is probably on his way to the Hall of Fame. An NBA champion, six-time All-Star, and two-time MVP—that’s the Serbian. Also, most people think he should be named MVP for the season.
Out of 55 games played, the 29-year-old is averaging 26.0 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 9.1 assists on 58.4 percent shooting and 35.2% from outside the arc.
Jokić has been praised persistently by Walton.
In a June interview with Bob Ryan of the Boston Globe, Walton explained the superstar’s exceptional playing style after the superstar helped the Nuggets win the 2023 NBA title:
It was an honour to witness the football games of Joe Montana, the soccer games of Pelé, and the basketball games of Larry Bird. Prior to the event, these individuals noticed something. Bach, Beethoven, and Einstein. Their eyes beheld the destiny that lay ahead. Tony Hawk expanded skateboarding’s potential in unprecedented ways. Plus, Jokic has precognitive abilities. He has incredible decision-making skills.In the end, it all boils down to Jokic’s superior intelligence. To be a champion, you must do that. “Contemplate the game of chess. The opponent’s next move is determined by your action. When your move succeeds, your enemy will be rendered powerless. Jokic does that to the other team.
Even though the Nuggets are up against tougher Western Conference teams like the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Los Angeles Clippers, Jokić is still aiming to win another championship this year and add it to his legacy.