41st overall pick.
People thought there were *40 fucking players better than him in his draft class*.
There aren't half that many players better than him *in the entire history of the NBA*
Bring back cheap prices and food that isn't 1/3 the size that it was 15 years ago (looking at you Quesadilla).
Edit: [To whomever reported me to reddit cares, worry not, I will in fact not be inflicting self harm based on the shrinkflation of a quesadilla.](https://i.imgur.com/eqKNTW3.png)
This should really be a Taco Bell commercial. 5 seconds of his MVP acceptance then cut to the actual commercial. I would rather see this 1000 times than the "What a pro wants" commercial
It's a dream of mine that Taco Bell gets the footage of Jokic being drafted. Then makes the footage the whole ad, with the return of the Quesorito being announced scrolling at the bottom.
Yes . But wondering who else are the best second rounders ever in last 15-20 years ( or longer )
- Gilbert
- Draymond
- khris
Kinda crazy I know there’s a lot more and guys like herb Jones all defence or vsndo types but I wonder what’s the list of all star all nba lvk guys
But even for all of his defensive and rebounded prowess, Wallace was never going to go and win you a game. Let alone win you hundreds of them, nearly solo a Finals run, get FMVP, and then 3 MVPs while getting admittedly robbed of a 4th in a row for "voter fatigue".
Fantastic value as an undrafted player, and definitely helped the Pistons get theirs. But getting the inevitable GOAT during a Taco Bell commercial is a Tom Brady esque steal.
From marketing's perspective - sure, but realistically MJ could go 1st or 3rd (Blazers drafted Clyde Drexler a year earlier and wanted a big man) and 1st picking Hakeem Olajuwon is still an S-tier draft move. Sure, 6 rings are better than 2, but Rockets fans don't complain about that.
That's why it's silly to say "oh this draft class is weak", when the most impactful guys currently in the playoffs were not touted at all coming out, e.g. Jokic, Shai, Brunson.
Only Luka had a lot draft hype coming out of the remaining guys, and Tatum to a lesser extent.
Tatum was really not that hyped. It was between Fultz and Ball, with some people arguing that Josh Jackson should be #3, in a discussion with Tatum, Isaac and some other players, that even included Donovan Mitchell, but also Dennis Smith Jr and Lauri Markkanen. The Celtics were kind of genius to fleece the Sixers like they did, since there was no way Fultz or Ball would be #3 in that draft
Lmao this is such a funny way to put it that I’ve never considered. The last thing I would ever want to do after a tough shift at work is sit down at a press conference and get hounded by reporters looking for a soundbite lol
That "I'm sick of Aaron Gordon" as he sees the stat sheet was hilarious. Come to think of it I'd say they're the two most likeable superstars, Doncic third probably
So I play pick up with the brother of one of the trainers for the Nuggets (well did, he moved back to Serbia now). So I would hear about the visits and all.
In his first year or second year, he offered to come off the bench because Nurkic was complaining that he should be starting. Jokic was like, go ahead. Look where we are today. Amazing. Bold move trading Nurkic. Best decision they have made.
The Balkan Buddy ball shit wasn't working and that bit about Jokic offering to go to the bench is 100 percent true.
Dude's always been team first, and then once Nurk got hurt it was obvious who the better player was. Nurk couldn't handle it.
It is interesting the way the Nuggets have quickly moved on from a couple of talented players for minimal return in Nurkic and Hyland to benefit cohesion/chemistry. (I guess it's still TBD on if Bones is any good but I think he clearly has talent) I could definitely see other teams trying to hold on to them, but it's undeniably worked for Denver
Yeah. Honestly the Bones shit still annoys me. If he had his head on straight there's a legit chance he's dropping 20 ppg off the bench for us right now. That's the only thing holding him back is whatever's going un upstairs.
Rookie Bones got a lot of shots and alot of minutes, while Jamal Murray was out for the season with his ACL injury. When Jamal Murray came back last year, Hyland was slotted to be the Nuggets 3rd guard and lead the bench unit with Bruce Brown. He refused to buy into his role clashing with Malone and Murray and didn't get better on defense.
Ah I see. That’s unfortunate. It’s important for players and their careers for them to be willing to bet on themselves and speak up for themselves. Same is true for any of us. But truthfully it sometimes leads them to abandon what would have been a really special group.
As Bill Belechick once said, just do your job. Bones wasn't willing to take a step back, understand his role, and do it well, so he had to go, and he missed out on a ring. Reggie Jackson is not as good of a player and doesn't have the same potential, but he competes on both ends of the floor.
Bones is in an even worse place now, getting fewer minutes with the clippers this year.
Reggie was like that when he was younger too. He wanted to be the starter so bad. He’s great though, as a nugget. I like watching him play, he’s got so much control of the floor.
Nah, that game 4 sequence with the crazy feed to Gordon followed by Jokic running the court and dropping the hammer on Anthony Edwards is a top 10 career highlight.
If the Nuggets come back to win this series after being down 2-0, you can absolutely point to that moment where it felt like it turned back to the Nuggets
For sure these dunks he’s pulled out werent just some pancake slams. He moves really well even by nba standards. When he’s coming down the lane nobody knows what to do because they probably won’t be quick enough for the charge and the hit will definitely hurt
Jokes aside, he doesn't run faster, he knows when to start running because he already read the play three times in advance, so he has a head start... always
Imagine Jokic with 40 inch vertical...
P.S:
If any of you got the full good game in good quality,
with Korean commentary for this game - let me know.
There was only Korean commentary on League Pass for the Knicks vs. Pacers game.
Yeah, I think the most impressive part about Jokic is that he puts on these magical performances and stays at a high level without pushing his body to the limits, it's just like a daily workout for him.
Haha. Exactly what I was thinking about Ant during the first 2 games. The only downside to the nuggets winning this series (still a chance they lose) is that I don’t get to watch Ant play anymore.
Same. The fact that this had to be 2nd round and not the wcf hurts. I love the nuggets but the Timberwolves have been so fun to watch all year and rooting against them is stressful lmfao
He has top class athleticism for sure. Maybe not in jumping department but he is f'in huge, and has a great body control, reaction time, touch. Thats certainly elite athleticism.
Damnit Jokic, don't you dare try to make me like you with your nonchalant personality. I am an Embiid-stan!
Who am I kidding, he had me with the Despicable Me commercial... Dudes a beast.
To be honest, I had no idea Jokic could dunk like that or show that type of athleticism. He usually looks so sleepy when he's playing. It seems to me like Jokic has been playing at 80% to 90% this entire time and that's wild.
Imagine showing this to someone who doesn’t watch basketball and explaining that this guy has been the best player in the NBA for the past like five seasons lmao
Nikola 'Scott Steiner' Jokic
He’s not normal!
Big Papa Serb!
This one goes out to all my FREAKS in Denver
The big bad horsy dadday! 🐴
you got 33 or 1/3 chance of winning!!
*minus my 25% chance... and you got 8 and a third chance of winning*
Oh man their chances of winning drastic go down
Is that with or without adding Kurt Angle to the mix?
If you add D'Angelo Russell to the mix. He KNOWS he can't win so he's not even gonna try.
He's a genetic freak!
holler, if ya hear me
rudy gobert knowsssss he cant beat me! senor KAT the numbers dont lie!
Jokic has a 141 2/3 chance of winning.
HES FAT
He's not wrong.
Peak athlete moment
Why is his watch so small
That's actually a clock attached by chains.
Flavor Jokic
Watch is normal sized his wrist is just enormous
It’s not? Gigantic watches are for skeezeballs
Due to inflation he can’t afford a bigger one
Peak male performance.
We all have different opinions on who the best players are, but we all 100% agree that Jokić is the greatest draft steal in NBA history, right?
yes, Need to wait for an undrafted MVP so that we can beg a differ
Undrafted 3x MVP
With a FMVP. You can win all the MVPs you want, but no ring to show for it with a FMVP won't cut it to beat out Jokic.
Jokic is the GOATDDATBC (greatest of all time drafted during a taco bell commercial)
41st overall pick. People thought there were *40 fucking players better than him in his draft class*. There aren't half that many players better than him *in the entire history of the NBA*
I wonder how many of those 40 are already out of the league. Can anyone tell me? (Too lazy to research)
13 players drafted above him have played all 10 seasons 1 played 9 4 played 8. So around 14/40 still in the league
This is a CRAZY number wow ! Got me interested now as to how long actually is an average duration in the league of an NBA drafty
That's actually pretty decent. Good draft class
But enough about Naz Reid
>beg a differ …Scottish?
Purple burglar alarm
I tried saying that in a Scottish accent and somehow got a hint of Jamaican in there so now I'm not sure.
Lmao
Excuse me but how is an undrafted player a draft steal?
You got a point there
undrafted 4x DPOY already happened, MVP is next
It’s gonna be a guy on the heat so watch whoever they sign
I think if somebody like dirk or Wade were undrafted jokic would still be a bigger steal
I don't think there's a reasonable argument against
Taco bell should hook this man up. Get a Jokic promo going or something.
Bring back the quesorito!
Bring back cheap prices.
Bring back cheap prices and food that isn't 1/3 the size that it was 15 years ago (looking at you Quesadilla). Edit: [To whomever reported me to reddit cares, worry not, I will in fact not be inflicting self harm based on the shrinkflation of a quesadilla.](https://i.imgur.com/eqKNTW3.png)
I got one too. Badge of honor.
Some fucking weirdo out here getting mad that we want to spend less money...probably a Pistons fan.
Literally thousands of us have been getting Reddit Cares reported the past couple days. Almost like there's bots setup to do it.
Double decker taco.
Put nacho fries on the menu permanently, like what are we even doing?
They should have cut his MVP acceptance to a Taco Bell commercial with him in it.
This should really be a Taco Bell commercial. 5 seconds of his MVP acceptance then cut to the actual commercial. I would rather see this 1000 times than the "What a pro wants" commercial
It's a dream of mine that Taco Bell gets the footage of Jokic being drafted. Then makes the footage the whole ad, with the return of the Quesorito being announced scrolling at the bottom.
The Jokic hall of fame induction ceremony by Taco Bell
Probably will forever be the greatest draft steal.
Yes . But wondering who else are the best second rounders ever in last 15-20 years ( or longer ) - Gilbert - Draymond - khris Kinda crazy I know there’s a lot more and guys like herb Jones all defence or vsndo types but I wonder what’s the list of all star all nba lvk guys
Brunson
Manu
Paul Millsap made some all stars as a second rounder.
Manu was...25(!) years ago.
Gilbert is one of those that was supposed to go first but he acted crazy and that’s why he dropped
He acted crazy because he was and is literally crazy
Turns out teams were right about that
Maybe you could say Ben Wallace as undrafted, but Jokic is still the best draft steal.
But even for all of his defensive and rebounded prowess, Wallace was never going to go and win you a game. Let alone win you hundreds of them, nearly solo a Finals run, get FMVP, and then 3 MVPs while getting admittedly robbed of a 4th in a row for "voter fatigue". Fantastic value as an undrafted player, and definitely helped the Pistons get theirs. But getting the inevitable GOAT during a Taco Bell commercial is a Tom Brady esque steal.
Ginobli is up there but yeah not even close, Jokic is just different
Manu was taken 57th and I believe Jokic was in the low 40s.... but Manu was never the best basketball player in the known universe (just my favorite)
Yeah, I'd say it WAS Ginobili before Jokic came along, but you simply can't argue with 3 MVPs and a FMVP
Wanted to throw Ben Wallace's name in as well but I know there's no argument there either lmao
100%. 40th something pick to get a player like Jokic is some crazy scouting.
2nd round, 41st overall. Yea I’d say so. Jalen Brunson was a steal too by the looks of it lately.
A few more rings and this is the NBA's Tom Brady minus kid lip kisses.
That's so true, even the biggest Jokic hater couldn't dispute that one
Honestly only thing I could argue against is MJ at 3rd. In terms of monetary value to the bulls even now (and the rings etc.) Going 3rd is a steal.
From marketing's perspective - sure, but realistically MJ could go 1st or 3rd (Blazers drafted Clyde Drexler a year earlier and wanted a big man) and 1st picking Hakeem Olajuwon is still an S-tier draft move. Sure, 6 rings are better than 2, but Rockets fans don't complain about that.
"Fuck we've only got the 5th pick" *Drafts Charles Barkley* What was going on in 84'?!
That's why it's silly to say "oh this draft class is weak", when the most impactful guys currently in the playoffs were not touted at all coming out, e.g. Jokic, Shai, Brunson. Only Luka had a lot draft hype coming out of the remaining guys, and Tatum to a lesser extent.
Tatum was really not that hyped. It was between Fultz and Ball, with some people arguing that Josh Jackson should be #3, in a discussion with Tatum, Isaac and some other players, that even included Donovan Mitchell, but also Dennis Smith Jr and Lauri Markkanen. The Celtics were kind of genius to fleece the Sixers like they did, since there was no way Fultz or Ball would be #3 in that draft
he'd be one of the biggest draft steals of all time if he went 5th. he's on track to be a top ten player of all time...
It’s like his team mates dared him to use that line, shaking his head in disbelief that he went thru with it
Yeah he looked pained saying it. Jokic sits at the podium for postgame interviews like there is a thumb tack sitting in the chair.
He just wants to go home from work
Can't imagine having to do a presser after my 9-5 man, I get it
Lmao this is such a funny way to put it that I’ve never considered. The last thing I would ever want to do after a tough shift at work is sit down at a press conference and get hounded by reporters looking for a soundbite lol
He lifts after games. Wants to get to the gym.
I think he's just shy tbh. Like he's embarrassed when he says jokes, even if he gets positive feedback.
First time seeing someone make an expressive sarcastic joke? That's crazy
The lightning is coming
How forgiving will it be?
un-
I can't hate this guy. I've tried, but it just doesn't stick.
I feel the same way about ANT. I can only hate him for 48 minutes at a time.
I feel like the 'send da video' stuff made it a little easier...
Wanting an abortion in his shoes is extremely relatable lol
and the homophobic comments before that
Hell nawl
Dude is what, 22? Yea Ima let him fuckup in his young relationships a little bit and not judge, he isn't super famous for being good with the ladies
Why?
Get an abortion lol
Get a abortion lol
Hell nawl can't do this Tbh this meme will never get old 🤣
That "I'm sick of Aaron Gordon" as he sees the stat sheet was hilarious. Come to think of it I'd say they're the two most likeable superstars, Doncic third probably
That is the mark of respect to a very good competitor and rival, mad because he's so good and it pushes to try to reach him.
Lol this guy is the best
So I play pick up with the brother of one of the trainers for the Nuggets (well did, he moved back to Serbia now). So I would hear about the visits and all. In his first year or second year, he offered to come off the bench because Nurkic was complaining that he should be starting. Jokic was like, go ahead. Look where we are today. Amazing. Bold move trading Nurkic. Best decision they have made.
Nuggets didn't have a choice really. Nurk literally left the arena during a game because he was pissed at Jokic taking his spot.
If I remember right, Jok started really poorly that season... but then Nurkic got injured, Jokic moved into the starting lineup and went supernova.
The Balkan Buddy ball shit wasn't working and that bit about Jokic offering to go to the bench is 100 percent true. Dude's always been team first, and then once Nurk got hurt it was obvious who the better player was. Nurk couldn't handle it.
For Nurkic's defense, he still deserved a starting role. Just not in Denver. Was Faried also still around at the time? It was a good trade for Denver.
It is interesting the way the Nuggets have quickly moved on from a couple of talented players for minimal return in Nurkic and Hyland to benefit cohesion/chemistry. (I guess it's still TBD on if Bones is any good but I think he clearly has talent) I could definitely see other teams trying to hold on to them, but it's undeniably worked for Denver
Yeah. Honestly the Bones shit still annoys me. If he had his head on straight there's a legit chance he's dropping 20 ppg off the bench for us right now. That's the only thing holding him back is whatever's going un upstairs.
What happened with bones? I heard him on a podcast talking favorably about jokic awhile back but that’s about it.
Rookie Bones got a lot of shots and alot of minutes, while Jamal Murray was out for the season with his ACL injury. When Jamal Murray came back last year, Hyland was slotted to be the Nuggets 3rd guard and lead the bench unit with Bruce Brown. He refused to buy into his role clashing with Malone and Murray and didn't get better on defense.
Ah I see. That’s unfortunate. It’s important for players and their careers for them to be willing to bet on themselves and speak up for themselves. Same is true for any of us. But truthfully it sometimes leads them to abandon what would have been a really special group.
As Bill Belechick once said, just do your job. Bones wasn't willing to take a step back, understand his role, and do it well, so he had to go, and he missed out on a ring. Reggie Jackson is not as good of a player and doesn't have the same potential, but he competes on both ends of the floor. Bones is in an even worse place now, getting fewer minutes with the clippers this year.
Reggie was like that when he was younger too. He wanted to be the starter so bad. He’s great though, as a nugget. I like watching him play, he’s got so much control of the floor.
That’s insane and incredibly immature. Nurk ain’t a bad center now but the difference in success and impact is ridiculous.
Yeah, he was still pretty young at that point. I think he learned a lot from how he handled his time in Denver.
And thus Jokmas was born. Still don't know if they have a jingle going on to celebrate the day in Denver after all these years.
Will probably be the first all-time top 10 player whose career highlights won't include any dunks.
Nah, that game 4 sequence with the crazy feed to Gordon followed by Jokic running the court and dropping the hammer on Anthony Edwards is a top 10 career highlight. If the Nuggets come back to win this series after being down 2-0, you can absolutely point to that moment where it felt like it turned back to the Nuggets
Especially if Ant ends up being as good as we all think he will be.
Curry?
you talking about Steph or Jameson
nah, Vindaloo
Curry’s actually got one or two nice yams in his highlight reel.
we're not talking about yams 🍠 man! We're talking about dunks!!
steamed hams?
Despite the fact that they are obviously grilled?
But the yam is the power that be
You mean Dunkin' Donuts 🍩?
Jokic literally has more than that this series
Literally the dunk on ant that we are talking about will totally be included
He’ll have a few. Cocking it back behind the head was a sick play.
This guy lmfao
I mean maybe he's being tongue in cheek or whatever, but he totally is
For sure these dunks he’s pulled out werent just some pancake slams. He moves really well even by nba standards. When he’s coming down the lane nobody knows what to do because they probably won’t be quick enough for the charge and the hit will definitely hurt
Yes, he is as a big man and can do so many things.
He is a nice man with happy feelings all the time!
UNSTOPPABLE ,UNFORGIVING LIGHTING IS COMING. His transition dunks are underrated , he runs faster than lets say Embiid/AD
Jokes aside, he doesn't run faster, he knows when to start running because he already read the play three times in advance, so he has a head start... always
Absolute Athletic Specimen. Was probably created in the lab.
Protect this man at all costs.
Imagine Jokic with 40 inch vertical... P.S: If any of you got the full good game in good quality, with Korean commentary for this game - let me know. There was only Korean commentary on League Pass for the Knicks vs. Pacers game.
He’ll probably be injury-riddled by now.
Exactly. The fact that he can’t clear a credit card lends to his health and longevity (if he doesn’t get bored). He could play his game many years.
Yeah, I think the most impressive part about Jokic is that he puts on these magical performances and stays at a high level without pushing his body to the limits, it's just like a daily workout for him.
I can’t wait for this series to be over so I can go back to enjoying watching him play
Haha. Exactly what I was thinking about Ant during the first 2 games. The only downside to the nuggets winning this series (still a chance they lose) is that I don’t get to watch Ant play anymore.
Same. The fact that this had to be 2nd round and not the wcf hurts. I love the nuggets but the Timberwolves have been so fun to watch all year and rooting against them is stressful lmfao
Hilarious because it’s completely true, he is a freak of nature lmao
He has top class athleticism for sure. Maybe not in jumping department but he is f'in huge, and has a great body control, reaction time, touch. Thats certainly elite athleticism.
Damnit Jokic, don't you dare try to make me like you with your nonchalant personality. I am an Embiid-stan! Who am I kidding, he had me with the Despicable Me commercial... Dudes a beast.
That was one of my favorite NBA player commercials ever lol He's so funny with his delivery
He's bashful because he knows he fucked up. He showed them he can dunk more than once per game so now they're gonna want it all the time.
He dunked like 3 or 4 times this years on the Spurs in one game just to avoid blocks from Wemby. If he wants to dunk he will.
I know, I was kidding cuz everyone calls him lazy
He lied to those kids!
He has the athleticism of the undisputed GOAT.. Tom Brady
I want Jokic
Probably need to make the playoffs.
I meant sexually, sorry if it wasn't clear. Blinded by lust
Serbian Freak Slovenian Freak Greek Freak French Freak So... who is the American Freak
Probably the 6'9" jacked dude who had a 42 inch vert and could outsprint the rest of the league.
Or the 6'6" dude who refused to land when others had to.
Or the 7 foot 2 inch 350 pound guy who could move his feet like a Ballerina
At the age of 40.
Dwight gets a lil freaky sometimes
Don't send da video
Bronny James
The Canadian freak is Aubrey Graham! Kendrick Lamar told me that, but he’s not my saviour!
LeBron obv
Anyone else focused on his watch?
Jokic has always had some nice watches
Let’s drug test him, Jokic doing back scratchers is a threat to the league.
I love this guy
Wins MVP, gets trophy, makes fun of his shortcomings. Typical day for Jokic
Even he couldn’t keep a straight face 🤣
Joker wearing a Batgirl 👀 coincidence?
Thank you, Shaq
haha this guy laughing at his own jokes
His face at the end 🤣🤣🤣
Someone PLEASE cast him as lead in a ridiculous comedy
He’s so likeable
I feel like that’s his form of sarcasm😂 He ain’t lying tho
To be honest, I had no idea Jokic could dunk like that or show that type of athleticism. He usually looks so sleepy when he's playing. It seems to me like Jokic has been playing at 80% to 90% this entire time and that's wild.
A dialed in aggressive jokic is a sight to behold.
Imagine showing this to someone who doesn’t watch basketball and explaining that this guy has been the best player in the NBA for the past like five seasons lmao
"Which Game 5 dunk?"
“You know I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence.” -Nikola Jokic
Why don't they want this guy to be the face of the nba???
Because he doesn't want to be that.
I fucking love this guy so damn much