Nikola Jokić is the Best Passing Big Man in NBA History

Starting from Wilt, Bill Walton and players like Arvydas Sabonis, there were a number of great passing big mans in NBA history. However, I think Nikola Jokić is the greatest passing big man by far. Today we feature Nikola Jokic best passing moments in the NBA. Hope you enjoy the video. Thank you for watching. NBA video clips used on this channel are licensed through partnership with NBA Playmakers.

[@SerbianHistoryX]

Hardly anybody will see this..... Just look at the secont play at 0:11. He tells Monte where to stand because he thinks three steps ahead... unbelievable Basketball IQ

[@cyruswang9354]

Bro wtf😂

[@siriansight]

nice find !! good eye great comment bro

[@dudecurcic6588]

The defenders saw it too but still had no clue whats going on😂crazy about this play, he was not only having the positioning in mind , he also already knew the no look at the end would be a nice cherry on the wide open cake

[@Kaitydid74]

Great catch man, that is unbelievable. I get so much joy and laughter out of watching this man

[@Paulmotron]

He also draws the defender off of Monte by faking a pass out wide before sending it right to him. Brilliant play.

[@loungekiller]

Sensational. This guy is a beast.

[@EricPS]

I can watch stuff like this all day and it never ceases to amaze me. Jokic is really a once-in-a-lifetime player. He must really know his teammates well. He knows how they play and how they move. That's the only explanation for the seemingly unbelievable assists he makes without even looking. An extremely smart player.

[@steviechampagne]

having this touch at 7 feet tall is unbelievable and frankly unfair. he can see every inch of the court, over any defender, and have the ability to teleport the ball into the exact right spot. we’ve never seen any human this big be this coordinated and have the mental ability to understand defensive positions. you run out of words describing Jokic’s greatness. A few more rings will do all the talking. He’s one of the GREATS

[@THEWARDIARY]

He is absolutely unbelievably good..... I don't think people even actually quite realise just HOW good he is just yet either....

[@angahbg9089]

​@@THEWARDIARYit really comes down to making his teammates shot harder at this point.. Hes almost unguardable when hes running the play

[@THEWARDIARY]

@@angahbg9089 I agree 100%

[@roberthall1818]

The one thing i see when be pivots in the paint his head is up and looking for open man if no one is open he shots its incredible

[@rudyardganuelas6254]

Jokic: stand right there and you’ll score two points Jokic: (3 seconds later) here you go

[@J.Ragland-hz1er]

A DENVER PLAYER IS "STANDING" AND NOT MOVING. Maybe it's ME, but last time I checked, a STANDING TARGET is EASIER to pass to than a MOVING ONE...

[@rudyardganuelas6254]

@@J.Ragland-hz1eryes but why was he open under the ring?

[@J.Ragland-hz1er]

@@rudyardganuelas6254 Quit acting like Jokic leads them by the hand, and is the ONLY NUGGETS PLAYER WITH A BRAIN. THEY MAKE HIM BETTER AS MUCH AS HE MAKES THEM BETTER. WHEN PLAYERS GO 6 OUT OF 7 FROM 3PT RANGE, THEY ARE THE ONES SHOOTING AND MAKONG HIM BETTER, NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND, BECAUSE A 3PTR.. IS AN "UNIMPROVED" SHOT. THEY MAKE HIM BETTER, TOO. QUIT WHITEWASHING OTHER NUGGETS OUT OF THE PICTURE.

[@J.Ragland-hz1er]

@@rudyardganuelas6254 He moved his legs. It wasn't Jokic doing the running. It's called TEAMWORK. The biggest difference between Jokic and say, DeMarcus Cousins (who made EVERY kind of pass Jokic has but a decade earlier) is NOT "I.Q."... it's MPJ, Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray, Bruce Brown... etc.

[@J.Ragland-hz1er]

Hold on... supposedly... Jokic makes them better... 🤔🤨... but SOMEHOW.. as soon as they get to a DENVER, they SUDDENLY FORGET HOW TO... GET OPEN. Really? WOULDN'T THAT BE MAKING THEM WORSE?

[@porozil4068]

Bro might end up as the best passer PERIOD when it's all said and done

[@DineroA1]

Him luka and magic are top 3 of all time

[@unfixablegop]

The only way Jokic could surprise his team-mates would to to look at them and then pass them the ball. 🙂

[@MbogaTatu]

I think they'd freeze and the ball would hit them on their faces

[@juusan8078]

Jokic will make a lot of players money. When you play with him just play hard and you will get your stats.

[@EmanCollins]

I've already seen most of these, but it NEVER gets old. 😊😊

[@mariohostios]

Best passer in history. He routinely drops dimes no else has ever done.

[@egoiorobio5988]

Bro, no

[@J.Ragland-hz1er]

JOKIC IS THE BEST PASSER OF THE 15 PLAYER NBA. TODAY'S PASSERS NOW HAVE 3 MORE TEAMMATES. THREE MORE RECEIVERS. AND A 3PT SHOT. AND MOVING SCREENS. IF ITS EASIER THAN EVER TO SCORE DUE TO RULE CHANGES (ALL AGREE THIS IS SO), THEN IT LOGICALLY FOLLOWS THAT IT IS EASIER THAN EVER TO GET AN ASSIST. SO... if Jordan would score 50 PTS today (+66%?), it LOGICALLY FOLLOWS MAGIC JOHNSON would get (+-66%) more assists. Magic + 15 players + NO HAND CHECKING + MOVING SCREENS + OFFENSIVE PLAYERS NOW ALLOWED TO "STIFF ARM" (take it to the weight room)... MAGIC WOULD BE AVERAGING SIXTEEN OR MORE ASSISTS.

[@razoo911]

0:12 he tells Monte where to stand and after 7 second that guy recived a perfect no look assist

[@pg13pacernation30]

Jokic is a gifted scorer/passer- in his unconventional way. He will make mid-range and 3-point baskets with his high-arcing shot. Averaged 30.5 points, 13.4 rebounds and 10.1 assists per game on 55/47/80 shooting splits in a postseason that is going down as one of the greatest of all time - is showing us that what he's got might just be unprecedented. Best C in the league and arguably best player in the world right now.

[@tropickman]

“Unconventional” only because he is among the most intelligent bball players ever. We are used to seeing a certain type of nba basketball, so Jokic’s genial play may come off as “unconventional” only because we are expecting the same old style of play.

[@75beebop]

Pure unselfish genius in motion, thanks for that Joker !

[@milankavric6782]

Ljudi ovaj je srbin

[@rickyisme1230]

This guy is so good unbelievable court awareness and basketball IQ .He makes the game look so easy.

[@drew9344]

literally… every pass looks so nonchalant. incredible.

[@NmixxKyujin29]

Bro the second play he instructed his teammate to wait in the paint then he comes to murray to get the ball and pass to that teammate. Bro's IQ is mad

[@rickyisme1230]

@@NmixxKyujin29 genius

[@jeanneandrade4875]

​@@NmixxKyujin29Depois que você falou , fui assistir novamente. Incrível!

[@theshonuff8956]

The offense moves thru Jokic! I haven't seen passing like this since Magic Johnson. Kudos to his teammates as well for recognizing this and moving efficiently without the ball.

[@bluewanderer9903]

Exactly that, great team they work well together

[@kristalmacleod3004]

Magic made EASY passes look HARD' Larry Legend made HARD passes look EASY'

[@J.Ragland-hz1er]

ICONOCLASTIC VERSION OF HISTORY.

[@michaelserrurier9392]

Tragic Johnson? LMAO.

[@m.f.1646]

The level of awareness is another level, he always knows where everyone is. His teammates has to be aware aswell, you never know when the pass comes.

[@dudecurcic6588]

Just look right at the beginning second scene, he points his teammate where to go already having the play figured out and finds him seconds later wide open in from of the ring for an easy lay up. He is a chess master on the basketball court. It is just amazing.

[@ChiefOttoSo]

Best passer ever regardless of position I think he’s the smartest player ever too

[@DineroA1]

Luka and magic are the best passers of all time in my opinion and pau gasol and jokic are the best big man passers fosho

[@cyruswang9354]

@@DineroA1 nah jokic straight up doesn’t miss cutters. Luka is great but doesnt make a large variety of passes and it gets predictable by good playoff defences.

[@LeoGregory88]

Nash

[@ChiefOttoSo]

@@cyruswang9354 Thanks for saying facts I didn’t want to cook bro lol but Luka isn’t close to Joker

[@ryanroxas2016]

⁠@@DineroA1Comparing Joker’s passing to Luka? cmon bro.. Its not even close..

[@23codez]

Big man? Forget that, he's an amazing passer period. He's better at passing than 95% of guards.

[@dondee5439]

At the 5:28 mark, Nikola Jokic rebounds the ball with one hand and throws the overhead outlet pass for the easy assist without using his other hand. It looks like he was just toying with the other team.

[@travisnoffsinger4507]

Dudes an amazing basketball player period.

[@angelinagina1526]

Naslov videa je uvredljiv. Jokić je najbolji dodavač svih vremena.

[@speedy6953]

I can watch his passes a hundred times and they are always interesting. I just miss Manimal, they were a great match. They should bring him at least on a minimum contract.

[@ahnguyen1]

You mean Manimal

[@WolfPrincessTalia]

I concur. Manimal could replace Jeff Green as a veteran.

[@daddyfuse50]

If he was worth a min, he'd be there. I think Jokic can make anyone look great tbh

[@Djoga100]

@@daddyfuse50 you're wrong (for Manimal), A few of the top assists ever were with Manimal, they had a special connection. yes, Joker can make literally anyone look great

[@redoe2782]

Is it wrong for me to say jokic is way past being the best big man passer and is just one of the best passers now? If he continues to do this for the remainder of his career he can even be considered an all timer in this department and it wont be a reach.

[@YY-wu7et]

No other 5 in history comes close in passing. At this point, the only reason to call him that is to avoid the uncomfortable discussion of comparing him with all-time PGs.

[@agooddrawingofme2639]

@@YY-wu7etit’s not that uncomfortable he has skills similar to Larry and magic with his height which you can compare him to

[@catalogueboys2538]

I'd argue that jokic is sometimes better. Yes magic was flashy but jokic can dish out dimes while not being ball dominant. And sometimes jokic seems to be even more creative than magic who regularly relied on speedballs and no looks. I'd argue that bird was a better pure passer than magic and that jokic is almost equal to bird.

[@agooddrawingofme2639]

@@catalogueboys2538magic was strong in fast breaks and screen plays while bird was better halfcourt and outlet passing

[@wyotriumphrider]

Jokic is the best passer I have ever seen in my 56 years of watching professional basketball.

[@elduderino3120]

His passing reminds me of Jason Kidd. Like Kidd, Jokic makes the players around him better. MVP.

[@LegoCaptainRex]

And the end of his career he will the the best passer in nba history period.

[@vukforest223]

Best passer big man and one of the best if not the best passers ever.

[@amycarter8497]

He does it all so effortlessly! Amazing

[@arkinsam7733]

its like watching Magic 2.0 in some of that plays, these requires high IQ, precision and creativity. which Embiid lacks TOTALLY.

[@artscience9981]

Great compilation. I thought I would get bored watching 13 minutes of Jokic passing, but It was always so fun to see what the next pass would look like. As interesting as the passes are, it’s also fun to listen to the commentators try to find words for what just happened when Jokic passes.

[@bobmalack481]

I've allways disliked basketball as my least favorite sport, but now because of the 'Joker' this has picked my interest, and I actually follow the Phoenix Suns now. Robert at 68.

[@lokeyGee87]

Jokic just makes it look so easy

[@kabenuri4255]

happy to live in the world where I can watch his best performance.

[@j109joell]

Maqic elevated passing to another level in the NBA . Jokic has taken it to another level.

[@kennethcarden]

His passes are fantastic I can watch Jokić and Dončić all day long with your fantastic vision of the game the two smartest players I believe that is ever played at the same time he is so unselfish with the ball just wants to win doesn’t care that much by scoring that’s what makes I live in New York so the West Coast got games are always not until later like around 10 o’clock at night but I get to meet pass every year and I’ve always watched Denver as one of my faves the Mavericks are my favorite team it’s been that way every since Tim Duncan retired from the spurs but after the performance the Denver put on in the playoffs last year they have captured my heart completely I can’t wait for another great season I just wish these two teams did not play have to compete against each other For a finals position can’t wait for the new season to start I already feel like the West will win the finals whether it is Denver or Mavs I’ll be a happy man my opinion only

[@bartholomeweshiwani246]

The power of simplicity🙏

[@billbill6576]

This guy is so smart and big that as long as his knees hold up he will be incredibly effective for many years.

[@MbogaTatu]

His knees will very likely hold up just fine; because he plays more with his brain than with athleticism. His type of players las a very long time. Andre "The Professor" Miller comes to mind

[@g1lmk]

Best passing center ever ❌️ Best passer ever ✅️

[@lejlaskobalj1416]

Najbolji na svijetu

[@user-ol5pq9oy8d]

神了。

[@johngulino2651]

The very fine art of passing the basketball has reached its zenith in Nikola Jokič.

[@11fasteddie]

his passes are amazing, anyone going towards the basket, he will deliver to him... he is "one of a kind" big or small... best passes of all time" hands down

[@dondee5439]

NIKOLA JOKIC has said that if you SCORE a point then one person is happy but if you make an ASSIST then two people are happy. I think speaks volumes on his pass first mentality.

[@travisromero9528]

Jokic was somehow more fun to watch as like a rookie or sophomore. That man would literally throw it anywhere and be like “yeah, there’s four other people on my team somewhere”

[@user-rz8fy7lb6k]

I agree but it is because his evolution as a complete player. Recent his passing style is getting more practical and simple but if he will he can still make some flashy passes I guess

[@GoddamnAxl]

aaron gordan is like an extension of jokic's arms 🤣

[@philippeduchamp3660]

Nikola Jokić is the greatest passing big man by far, and one of the top 3 with Magic and Stockton

[@dvdv8197]

Jokic should've been 3 x MVP and Finals MVP as we speak, but nope, there was a whole anti-jokic narrative built all throughout last season that basically gifted Joel Embiid the MVP. It's sad.

[@stephensperr1379]

Wow! He’s every bit as good a passer as Bird.

[@dejanmunjiza80]

amazing compilation 👌👍👏👏

[@biggy20dood]

Jokic is the best passer in basketball history... His passes look no different from some of the most electrifying passers, and his reads are similar to the brightest basketball minds we've ever seen. Now, take into consideration that he's taller than all of the best passers. The ability to pass over and around everyone on the court with ELITE speeds, accuracy and timing doesn't even make this a debate anymore. I have felt like this for 5 years and even called him winning his first MVP with spot on precision. I love the respect he's getting, but give him more!!

[@anuragtank529]

just super smooth. that finesse is something that separates him from the rest whether big man or a guard. too good

[@TheBaylor22]

He’s not just the best passing big man in league history. He’s one of the best passers and playmakers the league has ever seen, period. Regardless of position! There isn’t a guard in the NBA today who can see the floor and make the plays and passes that he can. The guy sees the floor like Magic Johnson, and he’s a center!!

[@robotube7361]

Just like Gregg Popovic said in few words: "He is magnificent".

[@kennethward4985]

Best passer/player in the NBA period. I can't even watch the NBA these days, way too boring, except for Jokic. Now I want to watch ever Nuggets game.

[@user-go7nu7se8q]

다음시즌도 덴버 응원한다!!!

[@kniz88]

会传球传得美真是一种艺术

[@Shelldamage]

It is just wonderfull to watch...

[@GaryGstohl-bo9xn]

Jokic is the. real deal no ego just a tremendous team player

[@tropickman]

Jokic is already top 3 passer of all time & arguably the best ever, as of this point. Other names that come to mind: Magic, Pistol Pete, Stockton, Kidd, Mugsy Bogues. Am I missing someone?

[@DineroA1]

Luka

[@spaltersar]

Larry Legend? The lick from french hick?

[@michaelchennan]

If we're strictly talking passing Nash and Jason Williams are up there as well...

[@rizaalfian1396]

@@DineroA1 luka need to trust his teammates more...

[@karna6634]

​@@maxchang1122bro said lebron 😂😂

[@zenmaxer]

Realy - ART!

[@wib50]

Words that were never spoken, Nikola, you are telegraphing your passes.

[@RudolfSikorsky]

Everyone who talks about Jokic being boring hasn't seen his passes. Seriously. There can't be more streetball on the court. Maybe Jason Williams (being a point guard) had more flash but that's it.

[@kuduranaylargezegeni4733]

Nikola Tesla

[@AlejandroMadrid-tn1gp]

This is fun to watch.

[@changcheng73]

I was just laughing all the time. Jokic is a great entertainer. He makes the game fun to watch.

[@rickbackous1041]

Fun to watch. Joker is a great passer but just as impressive, his teammates can catch and deliver.

[@ahighhorseman]

I was skeptical, but this video makes the title hard to argue.

[@whpured]

现役最强的球员，太无敌了

[@kandi303]

Arvydas: Hold my beer

[@heliocarneiromartinssousaj2832]

Nobody Is Better than him.

[@johnnyv.5142]

Bill Walton was the best passing center, especially on his outlet passes to start fast breaks!

[@rollotomasse]

You should drop that "big man" from the title of this post...

[@ehoua]

Treating the NBA like a 9-5 😂😂

[@eniph2953]

And that’s what makes him great too. Just come to work, dominate and show great leadership and teamwork, go home and spend time with family and doing whatever else he loves. Truly one of the best ever already

[@JOTAFDRR]

SIMPLESMENTE O MELHOR DESSA ATUAL NBA 2K23.

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

Nikola is the best 🔥

[@gabrielmena4484]

Not many players were better than him at passing overall.. not only bigs

[@coruviel]

Jokic literally doing icon passing irl 😂

[@G123G]

best current passer, big or not

[@miroljubbacic5848]

i just hope that that 3 guys will stay in Denver for loong time...Jokic...Aron Gordon and Muray....they are amaising together!

[@themightysquid]

A great pass is better, and rarer, than a great shot! His game reminds me of Bird. So refreshing to see someone who owns the game in this era.

[@user-jc3pl3de8b]

"Scoring makes one person happy an assist makes 2 people happy" - nikola jokic

[@danijelandroid]

Somebody needs to make a video of all the passes Jokić missed to show us that he is a human being and makes mistakes.

[@imulippo5245]

It would be a very short video :)

[@Lantuak]

And they say he's boring wtf!!

[@minarii111]

maybe give credit also on his teammates, amazing cuts, screens and finishes.

[@calvinnewborn8452]

True that

[@dallaslangevin8694]

To date, he is the best passer the NBA has ever seen.

[@marcorustignoli6524]

By far!!!

[@isaaccardenas5848]

Jokic makes better passes than anyone else in the NBA? when does this "for a big man" talk go away? Jokic does things that smaller players cant.

[@mirkoleone1964]

110%

[@donbuethorn1618]

He would be fun to play with !

[@Owen-bk5fc]

Everyone else is playing basketball while Jokic is playing volleyball

[@bretkindsvatter3574]

Yup

[@benjaminpadilla4857]

Wilt was a passing big man

[@juyoungim5597]

He is pointsenter!!

[@michaeltischuk7972]

I think you can leave the word 'big' out of the title of the video and it would still be true.

[@juan-in3cw]

i hate waiting for the day people will finally stop calling him the best passing big man and instead one of the best passers of all time. every since i saw him i already thought magic and bird era. nobody can pass like this on a nightly basis.

[@common_sense_man]

And some will pick Embiđ to build a team ảround..what a joke

[@user-xb1fs3ub1i]

the second play jokic littelary command his teammate to be there so he could dish out the ball , what an iq

[@OwenHooper-mv4fm]

Man I wish that Faried had been able to stick around :( even just at backup PF.

[@LINLIN-pl4lc]

👍👍

[@MrHowie18]

He is very good and exciting. Some super passes, however the big man comparison is uneven. He is the first big man to be passing from the key and 3pt line as a guard would. I am sure that Wilt or other big men if playing the same style would have high assist numbers.

[@rexxx777]

He's the best passer ever.

[@marksines1246]

he really plays like the prime marc gasol when zbo left