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Nikola Jokić: the case for the GOAT

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    Nikola Jokić: the case for the GOAT

    Center · Nuggets · Born 19 February 1995, Sombor, Serbia · Career 2015–present

    A Serbian center drafted 41st overall who became the hub of the Denver Nuggets, passing like a point guard and scoring with unorthodox touch.

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    Why Nikola Jokić could be the GOAT

    Jokić is the best passing big man in history and posts advanced numbers that rival anyone ever. He won three MVPs in four seasons and led Denver to its first title. A second-round pick who reinvented the center position, he makes the case that pure skill and vision can beat athleticism.

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    Nikola Jokić is #9 of 30 in the fan ranking, with a 9–5 head-to-head record from 157 NBA votes. See the full NBA GOAT ranking

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