The Denver Juggernaut

Nikola Jokic, The Best Big Man In The League

Redefines Basketball Greatness with Historic Efficiency and Game-Changing Versatility

Dwight Wilson Jr.
Hybrid Haven
Published in
8 min readMay 28, 2024

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On May 7th, 2014, The Denver Nuggets selected Nikola Jokic with the 41st pick in the second round. Since then, Jokic, also affectionately known as “The Joker,” has become an all-star, NBA Champion, Finals MVP, 3 time MVP, and redefined the Center position. No one can honestly say that we saw this coming.

So, let’s discuss why Nikola Jokic is arguably one of the most unstoppable forces in NBA history. I can talk about the numbers he puts up, but he is more than his impressive stats; Jokic is redefining what it means to be a big man in today’s NBA.

Nothing Regular, About Regular Season Performance

“Joker” has shocked the basketball world again this season with his statistical dominance. He averaged 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists per game, along with one steal and a block, showcasing his all-around impact on the court.

The Denver Nuggets share the ball; and Mike Malone, the coach, has implemented a pass-first system that all players benefit from. However, Jokic can shred defenses with his scoring ability or make the right pass to…

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Dwight Wilson Jr.
Hybrid Haven

Photographer, developer, anime lover, gamer, looking to share a good story.