Here's EXACTLY Why Nikola Jokic Wanted Russell Westbrook on the Nuggets...

[@kyul9357]

Dollar for dollar Russ is the best contract in the league. He’s outplaying 40M players. Balling for respect.

[@MightyCrazy]

but in reality Westbrick is a statpadder and a TO machine. His game doesnt translate to winning.

[@Chewlabs]

@@MightyCrazy where in reality are you in? Reality is now, he's not the laker Westbrook anymore

[@daddyfuse50]

​​@@Chewlabs the Lakers Russ was only "bad" because lebron has near-zero offball game, and Russ as a pg needs the ball to add value. Jokic is elite on and offball so it works well.

[@corysimmons455]

​@@MightyCrazy you a damn fool

[@corysimmons455]

That's right

[@lolomim1]

Westbrook is a Master. He has Style! Orchestrated play! Wow!

[@saphirosblue3975]

Great recap. Love me some Russell. Brought me back to watching games. Great fit in Denver.

[@YMadubuike24]

He brought me back too. I stopped watching after Jordan and then, wow, Brodie

[@j.m.2245]

I think the thing people fundamentally misunderstand that Russ and Murray are not actually in competition with each other. Watching the most recent Clippers game watching Murray set the pace for our offense and Russ set the pace for our defense was great. Jokic, Murray, and Westbrook are all very cerebral players and MPJ is getting a smarter and more well rounded game. I still believe.

[@dragicaandrejevic2060]

Last night, after two games of break, Jamal M. took a lot of three-pointers, 2 of his 5 attempts. MPJ scored 3 points in his third game, 2 of 7, and all three of the last three games, 3 of 17. Elite shooter MPJ ​​- that's what the coach says about MPJ. In the 60th minute, the MPJ-JM tandem hits 4 three-pointers out of 12 attempts. Such forwards would sit at the end of the bench of most NBA teams. This game was won by young players from the bench and their selfless defense. Look at their defense - at the score 0-2, MPJ raises his hand and looks at the crowd. Jamal M. stands on defense where Jokić should be and Jokić runs to the point of the point guard - funny

[@kraff2988]

@@dragicaandrejevic2060 Yes they’ve been under performing for most of the year so far but if you were actually watching and paying attention then you would know that yes, MPJ had a BAD 1st half. And at half time the game was either tied or within 3. But MPJ came out and got like 2 3s, a fast break dunk, found Jokic on a cut leading to an easy basket and then got a crazy put back dunk off a missed Jokic shot all within the first like 6ish minutes of the 3rd quarter . MPJ was the reason they really took off in the 3rd. Then some of the young players just played the rest of the game cuz they never lost the lead (which is very unusual.) that the nuggets already had when they came in. Jamal made a few very good defensive plays while Russ was very obviously leading the team from late 3rd and throughout the 4th by good passes and great defense and the rest of the team was riding off his momentum. This game specifically was a terrible game to judge just from stats. Also MPJ has been missing his 3s lately but he’s absolutely playing good and showing improvement at everything else. Especially attacking the rim and actually making some good passes. He’s basically shot atleast 40% from 3 his whole career on a lot of TOUGH shots. His shot will come back. As long as Jamal starts playing better and the team as a whole stops playing terrible defense they will be fine. I do still think they should look into some trades but as long as they’re healthy they are gonna start winning a lot more cuz their best shooters won’t keep shooting so poorly for ever.

[@ivandj707]

If Denver wants another ring then there must be no competition but full cooperation among the players, then they will be a big threat to everyone and be the most serious contender for the championship.

[@GrumpyCat-mw5xl]

I heard some say jokic has never had a superstar as a teammate but Westbrook is one he is just at the end of his career. They have their hands full trying to beat the cavs or Celtics but it’s possible if they find a team chemistry that’s top notch.

[@rankopolic]

@@kraff2988T o soomerase . thay build the team and experiance for young players(plays more minuute) you have not one ass player then TWO , yes not oiled inoff bat they get there just wacth , jokic shots for tree now and whole team play 3x3(5x5) basketball game on whole world !!!! only have to theach litlebit (to just concetrate) and 2nd chip is here JUST WATCH Only is 1 q of games

[@cupiddstunt]

It’s so much more fun watching the Nuggets now with Westbrook alongside Jokic. Two superb passers. Westbrook is like a mini Joker. Jokic does the wtf did I just see passes and Russell does the bullet did I really see that passes. And I’ve never seen Joker dunk so much feeding off Russell. Jokic is now being fed by someone who can see the floor and the opening.

[@dadwithabat]

You can’t teach passion and you can’t teach having an internal motor. 💯 Nice content!

[@kyul9357]

@@dadwithabat Fr. Look at Murray’s shots. It’s all skill shots but they are lazy shots that don’t engage the team. Russ generates points one way or another. And that defense is on another level. All this for 3M !!

[@matthewdixon9614]

Hey Modern Jam, can you do a video explaining how Russell Westbrook often has a teammate have a career best year with him as there teammate? I will leave some examples I am sure I missed some 1.Bradley Beal career year with Russ as teammate 2.Paul George on OKC, Career year with Russ as teammate 3.Kevin Durant only MVP with Russ as a teammate , 4.Jokic is currently having his best year as well with him as a teammate Would highly appreciate a video like this , thank you Also Chris Paul falls into this category I think. 😂 I think some of his teammates had a career year with him as well

[@liamleadley9168]

Give him 30 mins per game starting pg and he would give u 15 8 10 on 45 35 70 and elite defence

[@lolomim1]

Yes! Root for Westbrooks Championship !!!!!

[@corysimmons455]

Russell westbrook should be the starting point guard move Murray to the shooting guard if Mike Malone is smart he would do that

[@user-fd9wj1ph1q]

A while team that practices with jokic and watches film of it, knows when to move and how to move the ball. When Jokic is the center of offense, they know what to do. When it’s Russ, the pace just gets a little faster

[@140acresretired7]

Yea Westbrook's shot/pass decision do make you crazy but I say that is true for 90% of the players. It's true for Murray making 50 mill a year.

[@ReoLeo-ov7xh]

👍 modern jam *your videos are ALWAYS "positive"* 💯

[@leewatts1240]

Good take!!

[@AntoinetteRolark]

I said this before Mr Westbrook if someone reads this let your game do the talking for you you don't have to say a word just let your game speak for you don't even yell at the crowds I mean I know that you get excited don't get me wrong I watched you but these last few seasons I ain't seen that excitement like I know I can see with this here team here cuz it's a whole different aura about yourself on the screen it jumps out at people so as I said let your game do the talking for you

[@rickv1778]

Westbrook is back. Yeah!!!!

[@ryandavis6245]

What you mean back, the man being playing like this. I bet 3 years ago was shitting on Westbrook, but now you are on his nuts.

[@luisrazi]

I agree 100% with the observation that many of his turn overs are of the other players fault. They don’t have the court vision or energy to keep up. Lebron fkd him cause he didn’t want to play at his pace. So he sabotage his stay.

[@dragicaandrejevic2060]

Last night, after two games of break, Jamal M. took a lot of three-pointers, 2 of his 5 attempts. MPJ scored 3 points in his third game, 2 of 7, and all three of the last three games, 3 of 17. Elite shooter MPJ ​​- that's what the coach says about MPJ. In the 60th minute, the MPJ-JM tandem hits 4 three-pointers out of 12 attempts. Such forwards would sit at the end of the bench of most NBA teams. This game was won by young players from the bench and their selfless defense. Look at their defense - at the score 0-2, MPJ raises his hand and looks at the crowd. Jamal M. stands on defense where Jokić should be and Jokić runs to the point of the point guard - funny

[@randykubick]

love r-dub, but i think he could improve his layup efficiency - get those eyes on the backboard n hold them a split second longer - he tends to watch the defender with his front vision - learn to use ur peripheral vision.

[@jjjopp]

I'm Russ fans from Malaysia Russ can't even bring he family kid to the game the fans are to toxic

[@eddiehoskins7482]

These guys keep saying what Russ should do on the court...Yea GO SHOW RUSS HOW TO PLAY..😅😅😂😂😂😂😂

[@BobAustin-x1f]

Did Jokic really asked for Russ, does anyone really know ?

[@matthewmatt5285]

I haven't heard ANYTHING to that effect,..CLICKBAIT~

[@alistairbolden6340]

Yes apparently Joker had a lot of respect for him as an older player and didn't like the way Rus was being treated by other teams, so asked the owner to pick up his contract. Joker has a lot of pull because hes a real star and very rarely asks for any favours.

[@jdmorford1117]

Yes !! The JOKER Choose HIM!!

[@APHH-Content]

Westbrook now is transforming into Bestbrook!!!

[@jeremyness2395]

Why you repeat the same things 5 or 6 times just using different words in all ur videos?

[@robertjenkins9397]

So correct

[@randykubick]

if u told r-dub tackling a speeding freight train would get his team a win - well… i feel sorry for the freight train.

[@FavreianVengeance]

Lebron's legacy: Devaluing Westbrook's value. Jokic's legacy: Enhancing Westbrook's value.

[@DamionGeorge-j9s]

Yeah twin

[@lt9732]

Russ needs to master the floater when attacking the rim. He just need the tear drop

[@eddiehoskins7482]

Yea GO SHOW HIM HOW TO DO THAT.😂😂😂😂😂

[@matthewmatt5285]

wESTbRICK~

[@KH-no7ph]

Denver fans just aren't paying attention to the actual results. Yes, the Nuggets are a healthy +5.95 when NJ and RW are on the floor together, but that's RW pulling NJ down. The Nuggets are a whopping +16.33 when NJ is on the floor without RW. When RW is playing without NJ they sink to an abysmal -23.91. Heck the team is at +0.78 when neither plays, so RW's impact is catastrophic. He makes a good team a disaster, and an incredible team merely a good team. It's downward influence all the way. You guys will figure it out and change your tune on RW, or else you really are the dumbest fans in the association.

[@Nikola-yo6yf]

And hes shoting 25% from the field

[@kyul9357]

25% or 75% shooting, his teammates are scoring because of him. Your only looking at the stats on the paper but you’re a loser because you don’t know what winning looks like 🖕

[@golddragon937431]

Lmfao 40%

[@matthewmatt5285]

WestBrick~

[@EpicCinima]

this dude talking about how russ westbrook make jokic better LOL russ is a flop dude scored 3 points last game lmfao...

[@Hustlah-]

he started yesterday and made 18/9/10