The Offensive Genius of Nikola Jokic | Thinking Basketball

[@NBA]

Let us know what you think of this collaboration with Thinking Basketball and if you want to see more!

[@yudhistira9453]

Man, you should do it more often with Thinking Basketball of course! All of his contents are great!

[@michaellarose5827]

Embiid 🔥💪 >>> Jokic 🤮🤦‍♀️

[@jamesmcnaughton9939]

Yessir

[@marcol8520]

@@michaellarose5827 Embid ain’t 💩

[@wwfchriswwf]

Moreeeee

[@oftfnas]

Finally giving the man his respect that deserve. Props to the nba

[@Tiimbaa-hk2vs]

He won the MVP last year

[@williegordon7899]

@@Tiimbaa-hk2vs You can bet a black player is going to win it this year. Can't have white players winning the MVP too many times.

[@thecaptain9212]

@@williegordon7899if you think the nba or society in general is biased towards black people to white people then you've been living under a rock since forever

[@Blank9458]

@@thecaptain9212 the nba is kinda biased towards black players tho well at least fans are people were actually trying to say he shouldn’t have won mvp and would be the worst mvp ever

[@domination4892]

@@Blank9458 Bird won 3 mvps in a row, Nash won 2 in a row. How is the nba biased?

[@redman6790]

Ben Taylor one of the best NBA breakdown analysts. Love to see him on the biggest stage!

[@sareaper69]

Been following this dude since video 1. Patron subscriber aswell. Best out there.

[@vj.phillips]

Him and Jxmy

[@hash7703]

@@vj.phillips jxmy is trash lmao. How do you watch ben taylor and put him in the same category as highroller in NBA knowledge

[@JP-jd8wr]

@@sareaper69 agreed

[@JP-jd8wr]

@@vj.phillips lmao f no. They don't even do the same type of basketball content

[@variousleaf6674]

Get this guy back on, way better than mainstream media outlets and analysts. Rather than following narratives or large market teams he breaks down strictly the best and most interesting basketball. His analysis is easy to follow and informative. Glad to see him get recognized!

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Follow his page, it’s awesome

[@Artv2003]

There's also JxmmyHighroller who makes this type of great nba content

[@ichirosuzuki2252]

@@Artv2003 not even on the same planet

[@johnwall9691]

@@ichirosuzuki2252yea what lol. I could product the same level of “analysis” as him. Ben is leagues ahead lol

[@Thanosdidtherighthing]

@@johnwall9691 Yea Jokic is definitely the 2nd best center in the league

[@LivingRegal]

I’m glad the NBA is pushing Jokic content. He doesn’t self promote, and that’s why people love him, let the work speak for itself. We need more players like this, especially in a social media driven world.

[@tonecruise8277]

💯

[@tonyvision4137]

Kawhi Leanord & Giannis are the same, guess it's more common than you think

[@michaelbietsch2864]

@@tonyvision4137 you've just used 2 examples... in a league of over 400. His point absolutely still stands

[@tonyvision4137]

@@michaelbietsch2864 We talking abt the elite that are humble. Out of 400 maybe 25 can possibly become elite

[@KneedsItsGat]

@@tonyvision4137 well maybe because you are then talking about 2 out of 25 player. All of those players who arnt putting up stats that are even close to jokic this year

[@tridra5714]

Lets go a dude who actually analyzes the game like Ben Taylor is great

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@@geffects1214 And your point is??

[@johnpenaflor2662]

@@sofica7375 1.5K likes that’s the point. And you your point is? lol

[@colemyer9020]

Shout out to Thinking Basketball!! They been the best basketball breakdown channel on KZbin for a long time!!

[@tridra5714]

Honestly

[@daniellien6704]

He’s incredible, so glad he’s getting this attention

[@FallUpSlowly]

1000%, I gobble up any content he drops now a days

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If you're listening NBA, this is what we want. High quality content about the game, the NFL does this really well. Wish we could see more of this not just on youtube but also on broadcasts

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[@pmiskovic]

Amen!

[@Yabas00]

They actually read this 🙏

[@jean-lucasymptotic5083]

If the NBA wants to develop long time fans of the sport, they need to get people to study the game. Chasing highlights is great for social media metrics, but it's flashes in a pan. If you want fans who watch the game for the game, week in, week out, like the NFL, you need to promote and create content like this. Give Thinking Basketball and other KZbin creators access to raw footage, a editing team, and the broadcast level on screen elements. And pay them.

[@MylotheZooLovingScientist]

@@jean-lucasymptotic5083 Say it again for the people in the back!

[@Maver1ck101]

Jokic is a once-in-a-lifetime player. There's nobody quite like him, and probably won't be in the foreseeable future. He's that good. He is definitely my MVP for this season.🃏

[@noellmayoral9010]

I don't know how you argue against a player that takes a team from 8th best offense to 3rd worst just by benching him. He is the offense.

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@@noellmayoral9010 i know a player that had a stat like this...lebron james.

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@@justanothergamer3675 ye, 15yrs ago....

[@jordanblarson]

This dude is unstoppable. Absolutely incredible to watch.

[@AB-oy5on]

Ben Taylor/ Thinking Basketball a true generational talent I agree

[@filipgrozdanovski7988]

@@AB-oy5on Jokic :))) just dont play the main stream media like you guys use to it :)))

[@jimmyjoejerkic]

I am so glad for Ben! (Thinking Basketball) He is an incredible basketball mind. Very well deserved, to be working directly with the NBA! Best regards Ben!

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[@PickNPod]

Ben Taylor, the Nikola Jokic of Basketball analysts. Love to see more of him here.

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[@voongnz]

It's a shame they won't give someone like Basketball Examined any time, because he exposes some NBA partners or some people working with those partners.

[@collinmccauley3134]

Ben Taylor and Joker getting the respect they deserve for their legendary work. Love to see it

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[@beastmry]

"Second to Joel embiid in post up scoring where he shoots FIFTY NINE percent to Embiid's forty eight" That's freaking crazy! Jokic is the most underappreciated player in the league.

[@almightytrollgod]

And they say "second" where he has more % then Joel. Anybody else seeing a bullshit right here?

[@cantripleplays]

@@almightytrollgod it’s in volume he’s second to but he’s no.1 in efficiency

[@GrenAigatheboy]

@@almightytrollgod did you watch the video? he said "he ranks second to embiid in post up points per game, but he shoots 59 percent to embiids 48."

[@omnivorous65]

How can a three times MVP be called "underappreciated". There is no higher, individual accolade.

[@danelukic2911]

Without Jamal and MPJ, he have 26/14/8 on crazy efficiency, he have better season than his MVP season last year, most tripple doubles in season 10, and aprox. 7-8 games short by one assist or rebound. He leads Nuggets in every possible stat category. He have 4 games with 20+/20+ 🤯in this season, and 49pts tripple double🤯 By advanced stat, no.1 by far in whole NBA, he have best PER in entire NBA history! Not just that he is the best center in NBA, but the best player in NBA, by all measures! Man revolutionized center position! Back to back MVP🃏🔥🃏🔥🃏🔥

[@t4d0W]

Its funny because early on my NBA viewing I always viewed point guards like Stockton as stalwarts for efficiency and their playmaking as hubs of offense for their teams. Then you watch taller wings who try play the same way but add more to to their game because of what that length offers. Rarely do you get a combination of a player whose got that height who can see half the court but also find their teammates accurately cutting to the hoop or open for the jumper out by the perimeter. But also have the basic consistent tricks like entry passes and outlet passes that make a tall big valuable on the offense. Then there is Jokic.

[@josephgood2704]

As a Denver homer who has been saying this for like 4 years it makes me sooo happy that it's finally being recognized.

[@ziggle5000]

Wonder where Dane Lukic is from lmao

[@danelukic2911]

@@ziggle5000 Not your father... keep searching

[@neilfabay11s]

@@josephgood2704 I'm not a denver fan but this level of recognition is not enough to Jokic's level of talent

[@yashsolanki589]

Thinking Basketball finally getting the recognition the channel deserves. Top Peaks has to be one of my favorite video series on KZbin.

[@danielmontoya2494]

I watched so much of that I started saying the intro with him

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Binge watched that series after viewing just one episode.

[@PlayboiCartiAdLib]

Ben's level of analysis, attention to detail and explaining of advanced metrics is what is missing in almost every mainstream form of NBA Media coverage. Props to the NBA for promoting him, this is the type of basketball content that any fan of basketball deserves!

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[@baseballpimp1910]

Fr ESPN and Fox Sports will give a dude like Jokic props out of obligation but they won't actually break down, appreciate, and explain what makes him so great. The only analysts I've seen that have really taken Jokic seriously and fully appreciated his game are Ben Taylor as well as a lot of the guys over at the Ringer such as KOC, Bill Simmons, and J. Kyle Mann. Only guys I've seen at ESPN that have shown him some love are Jalen Rose and David Jacoby.

[@aarondimas7312]

We definitely need more content like this from the NBA. Highlight culture has really taken over basketball and sports in general. More analytical context would give the average basketball fan more insight and a better understanding of players and their game.

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Yes sir!

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[@pmiskovic]

💯 there’s a thirst for it, KZbin and twitter have shown that, we want analysis to go deeper, this video is a great example, amazing video

[@momard]

It sickens me when it's a white player (star or role player), he is always characterized as "smart", "savant", " has a great feel for the game", "understands the game"...but when a black player does the exact same things the focus is on his athleticism and physical talent unless it's a HOF type player. Jokic is a great passer but what is described in this video as "savant" is done by basketball players (especially PGs) in every single game.

[@justadream1297]

I had the priveleage of seeing Joker in Brooklyn last nights and was mind blown . I am glad people are starting to realize he is one of the great players of our generation

[@berryesseen]

Jokic is basically the best center and the best guard in the nba right now. He's also my MVP favorite by a large margin. The man's basketball mind is off the charts.

[@yohanneludwigquezon1671]

he has an unimaginable feel for the game, can't believe players like him can get drafted so late in his draft class

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Thinking basketball better than any TV Analyst

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Tim Legler is good too but yeah I love Thinking Basketball

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@@TheElsMan Only Tim Legler is good. KZbin has so much more better analysts

[@AdolphSaxOfficial]

Fax

[@ranchosdelnorte]

The reason Jokic is so underrated is because it actually takes having some basketball knowledge to understand his greatness. Unfortunately, "fans" who only dedicate experiencing basketball with just watching 3 second highlight clips on social media are the ones with the loudest mouths.

[@ren2871]

It's not even the fans, it's the buffoons on TV who clearly are just there to collect a paycheck and to create/stir drama while having no desire or ability to analyze the game or to interpret stats. It's watered down to the lowest common denominator.

[@TheBronzeBomber38]

🌝He won the mvp last season when it easily could’ve gone to Embid who had better numbers leading his team to a better record….. Let’s stop saying he’s “underrated “

[@mence5992]

@@TheBronzeBomber38 Embiid did not have better stats. Embiid had 28.5 on 51.3%fg 10.6 rebounds 2.8 ast while Jokic had 26.4 on 56.6%fg 10.8 rebounds 8.3 AST. Also Embiid lost 30% of the season, while Jokic played all games.

[@batopopadic1071]

@@TheBronzeBomber38 casual alert!

[@eamonwheatland4437]

@@mence5992 but... but... but... but two more points!!!! /s

[@racimegacar]

This kind of player u can see once in your lifetime, maybe never again... We fans should be honored to watch this genius of game, everything he does is poetry... unstoppable force...

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[@MindfulAttraction]

bird was the first, we're truly lucky that there's another hailey's comet

[@racimegacar]

@@geffects1214 ?

[@austinrathburn7674]

he’s a hero in Colorado

[@danmaks1047]

- All time level passer and playmaker / high-end scorer in post, midrange and spot up. - Dangerous on and off the ball / pick n pop + roll weapon as scorer and passer - Dynamic, versatile weapon / Elite offensive rebounder. Superb.

[@mackenziekerridge5858]

First of all congrats to Ben for making the leap to the NBA Channel. Second, Jokic is impossible to describe in words. His understanding and gamesmanship is spectacular; it's incredible to watch someone so mechanical and unorthodox dominate the way he does.

[@MindfulAttraction]

Ben (and bball breakdown) is the Greatest bball mind on youtube and I'm glad someone in the NBA has some sense.

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That was my thought when I first watched thinking basketball. Thinking basketball reminds me a lot of bball breakdown.

[@pmiskovic]

Jimmy brings the heat too

[@SoloPerICommenti]

@@smrtfasizmu6161 it's an improved and nore analytical version of what bballbreakdown used to be

[@smrtfasizmu6161]

@@SoloPerICommenti bball breakdown would focus on actual plays a little bit more. Bball breakdown was more helpful if you played 5 vs 5 basketball and you wanted to implement what bball was talking about in your actual games. Thinking basketball is more of a spectator approach. But other than that, I find thinking basketball and bball breakdown to be very similar.

[@VeljkoMatic]

Truly one of the best players that ever played the game for sure.

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[@MindfulAttraction]

Another thing, I'm glad that somebody recognizes the genius of players like joker. Most people are enamored by ball dominant players, but true basketball IQ recognizes the genius of Larry bird, nikola, and even players like Bill walton. Players who played the game the right way

[@DrewDowns6791]

Magic Johnson. Lebron James. Etc

[@kingcam0775]

@@DrewDowns6791 Reggie Miller and Curry, too.

[@Maver1ck101]

@@kingcam0775 Currbrick is overrated.

[@t4d0W]

@@DrewDowns6791 Those two are more open court on ball passers. Walton, Bird and Jokic have that same court vision but are better passing on the move and in rhythm of the offense. Matters a lot too because those 3 players are very good post up players so often they are working on tricky angles (that helps of course by being MAD tall) so they have to be able to deliver precise passes with such limited space as they invite double/triple teams. In Jokic's case he's zipping them with accuracy from where he posts up across the corner AND the opposite elbow area. Also Jokic's ability to fool defenses with his eyes is QB level material. Its fun to watch because its more apparent (being a tall guy and all) and its fun seeing defenders from the opposite side of the half court start moving in concert with the guy they are guarding while looking at Jokic and then the ball just ends up at a place they didn't think to look at and it turns to a score.

[@MindfulAttraction]

@@DrewDowns6791 you're right. Magic should be on that list as well. I see LeBron's top 10 all time iq. I don't see him as top 5. But he's up there mindless

[@danelukic2911]

When commentators talking about Jokić, just remember with what names they compare him. Playmaking like Magic, CP3, Jason Kidd. Shooting like Dirk and Duncan from mid range. Post game and foot work like Hakeem. Passing OMG not compared with Sabonis anymore, but best poinguards ever. Dude is combination of best centers ever, best playmakers ever, best PF's ever!

[@t4d0W]

Take all traits of a pass first efficient point guard and combine it with the fundamental play of a big man along with one of a kind court vision and the technique to set up passes at various spots all over the court. I hate to say it but its better than watching PGs and wing players dime up their teammates.

[@hamoiq908]

@@t4d0W honestly yeah beacause he uses his extra skills as a big man to perfection, and does it all in his own elegant way

[@t4d0W]

Amazing collab with one of the guys pushing out thoughtful content. Joker even in the realm of amazing post passing bigs like Walton and Bird is his own pantheon. He has the consistent ability to deliver surgical zips to cutters and even displays the precise touch passing like a Legend. At times his shot can also blend as a shot attempt to further work up the illusion. But all this is wrapped up in consistent execution and efficiency that makes him an important offensive hub to his team. These new school bigs want to come into the league with their wing like skills want to call themselves unicorns. But Big Honey has been showing all that skill at an elite level for 2-3 seasons straight and no other prospective new school big has come close. Jokic is most certainly in his own galaxy when it comes to a display of his virtuoso.

[@respectedlocalgentleman7108]

Bird's isn't/wasn't a big. Both the Gasol brothers were way better passers than Walton. Think more. Babble less.

[@t4d0W]

@@respectedlocalgentleman7108 thank you for engaging with my content.

[@busterkeaton1001]

@@respectedlocalgentleman7108 Bird was 6"9 or 6"10 so within one or two inches of Jokic. also LOL about the Gasol Brothers being better passer than Walton.

[@respectedlocalgentleman7108]

@@busterkeaton1001 Toni Kukoc was 6'11" and he wasn't a big. Dirk Nowitzki was 7'0". Neither are bigs. Bird was 6'9". Just like Magic. Neither are bigs. LeBron is 6'8". Need I go further? Both Gasol's ran offenses from the top of the key. Walton was a secondary distributor from the pivot. Your commentary is indeed worthy of a Buster Keaton monologue. Type less. Read more.

[@t4d0W]

@@busterkeaton1001 Its not necessarily the detail of his verticality that lumped him there along with Walton and Jokic. But in Thinking Basketball's Bird prime vid most of his damage on offense was posting up. So he was always in that position to zip to cutters, pull a post move to pass or shoot or go for his fade away jumper. Basically a lot of stuff Jokic has in his game but works much better for him as a burly 7 footer. Including easily fighting for offensive rebounds and putbacks.

[@lorenzoc4pra]

He is definitely in the GOAT conversation for the best NBA analyst ever. Thank you Ben for your work!

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[@mrtspence]

Thinking Basketball collabs are actually genius. Such great content.

[@karu6111]

Oowwwshit, I thought this was the Thingking Basketball channel.

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[@nicoperezcreative]

The best in the Game right now. Truly a gift to watch every night he is on the floor. One of a kind. Enjoy it. He is in his prime right now.

[@HomoErectus311]

Except Joel Embid is a better scorer and defender

[@samuelbach1631]

Joker or Ben Taylor?

[@dusandragojlovic9656]

@@HomoErectus311 maybe in some fantasy land. In reality he is neither. He will finish his career looking up at Jokic in every imaginable stat and achievement.

[@kkim5000]

@@samuelbach1631 yes.

[@GlassOnion23]

@@HomoErectus311 Better scorer and defender, sure, although Jokic is as multifaceted and dynamic in scoring as Embiid. He's not that far off. On the other hand, Embiid is not even close to being close to Jokic as a passer and playmaker. Simple box score stats like assists or even assist to TOs don't capture how vast the gulf in ability is between the two. Jokic is comfortably among the most elite passers and playmakers in the history of the game. To have a basketball mind like that in the body of a true center is just incredible.

[@atomaalatonal]

jokic has the best shooting touch ive ever seen. out of any situation and position. thats his simple secret. plus his other arsenal of tactical moves

[@niyioguntona7747]

This man has changed the way I see basketball and given me an even greater respect for the sport I love. Give this man all the money and all the collabs

[@putinno1fan298]

This Jokic man... I started watching nba again just bcz of him

[@pesky19]

giving jokic and thinking basketball the recognition they deserve

[@nopizza438]

MVP of basketball content creators with MVP of NBA. Double enjoyment.

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[@nikolanedeljkovic9287]

Thinking Basketball = good, scientific and honest basketball analysis, not pushed or influenced by any ongoing narrative, keep it the collaboration going NBA

[@TheTLCGeneticShow]

Savant is an understatement. This mans play style changed the way I look at the game

[@ovadialevy478]

He’s definitely in the GOAT conversation if he does this for another five years

[@dankennedy3347]

Nah bruh rusty buckets

[@danmaks1047]

@@dankennedy3347 ok

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@@dankennedy3347 ok

[@TheMissiIe]

If he keeps at this level for 5 years and wins 2 more MVPs, 2 rings and 2 FMVPs, I'll put him in my top 10, for me to put him in the top 5 he'll need a total of 4x MVP 3x Champ 3x FMVP 10x All NBA 2x either Rebound or Assist Title Within the next 10 years

[@TriforceRich]

He's phenomenal and somehow still going under the radar. Thinking Basketball is great and it's awesome that Jokic is getting highlighted here. All time great level stuff by the Joker, should absolutely be at the top of MVP discussions. 26 points, nearly 14 rebounds, and 7.5 assists a game... I understand that his has limitations on defense, although he definitely isn't awful by any means (intelligent limited by athletic mobility) but this is unheard of at his position. Point Center!

[@HomoErectus311]

0.8 blocks a game historically bad for a center

[@josedeleon3179]

@@HomoErectus311 decent steals and deflections tho

[@komi1834]

7.5 assists per game to g-league players, if Murray and MPJ were playing he would have like 5-5.5 more per game

[@nighthiker]

This season Jokic's currently at the top or near the top on almost all defensive advanced metrics (above guys like Giannis and Embiid, by the way). His positional defense and the way he causes deflections more than compensate for his relative lack of rim protection. The narrative that Joker is a liability on defense needs to finally go wherever narratives go to die.

[@nolanrussell6326]

@@nighthiker Jokic is a good defender, but most of the defensive metrics you're referring to aren't very good (i.e. the ones that he's at the top of the league in). Defensive RAPTOR, Defensive Box plus-minus and Defensive Win Shares rely too heavily on the box score, and Defensive Rating fails to adjust for teammate and opponent quality. Defensive LEBRON and Defensive EPM are generally regarded as much better, and Jokic doesn't rank as highly in those. He's barely top 50 in D-EPM, and 23rd in D-LEBRON. Not saying he's a bad defender, in fact I'd argue he's actually good now. But he's definitely not one of the best defenders in the league.

[@ghedneildagalea6958]

Give the man (Ben) his own show. I'd love to listen to him more than SAS or Skip. He's a true analyst who just can't stop spitting facts! Make it happen.

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[@baceto]

I don't wac

[@dooshan81]

There's a difference in reactions when you watch Nikola compared to lots of other NBA greats. When I watch players like Lebron, or any Top 5 NBA action with lots of power dunks and so on, I'm in an awe of how strong, skillful and athletic these guys are and my usual reaction is: Wow. When I watch Jokic, my reaction is much more complex: 1. a smile on my face, 2. how the hell did he do it / what's just happened 3. I'm in an awe of this guy.

[@Aggarius]

I was just telling my mom yesterday about how if thinking basketball youtube channel were around 10 years ago when basketball was my favorite thing in the world. It would be my favorite internet content period. The channel is literally what I craved as a basketball fan growing up but could never find.

[@70sfan]

Wow, that's incredible that you finally got recognition from NBA. Congratulations! Joker video is amazing, you showed in very quick way every single aspect of his game that makes him so incredible. Keep doing your work! Now, if only they help you out with oldschool material for more historical content... sky is the limit then!

[@jaivl1106]

Ben x 70s x NBA is what people need but don't even know it yet :)

[@70sfan]

@@jaivl1106 I'm not on Ben's class, but thanks for kind words! :D

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[@DPGParanoia]

Best Center in the world. And Mvp of the season. I love this guy

[@stefanvanderwoude]

great vid, guy is a revelation on his position,, 100% future hall of famer

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[@WJCfilms]

Ben Taylor from thinking Basketball is the premier mind and video analysis content creator for basketball. Unbiased, informative and well researched, more collabs with him please.

[@smradinaglupa]

What a great video! NBA needs more content like this on the official channel! Jokić is a savant in the most extreme meaning of the word. He sees the game through a different dimension than all other players. So so rarely in the history of basketball have we seen such talent.

[@jakebrill2303]

I don’t usually leave comments on KZbin videos but I had to support my guy Ben. His analysis is the closest thing to objectivity that I’ve ever seen and is a breath of fresh air compared to what’s on TV right now. He’s literally changing the game. I don’t even think Stephen A. stands a chance against him in an argument. NBA, give this guy a chance and he will prove that basketball analysis can be taken to another level.

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[@brandonko7839]

This is the high quality analysis that is great for the sport. Interesting for both the casual and hardcore fan. Ben analyzes the game in a very digestible manner and would love to see the NBA continue to support his channel in any way.

[@geffects1214]

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[@Koerq]

Happy you gave Thinking Basketball this spotlight ! We need more!

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[@looseele]

I'm not even into basketball and I watched five minutes of a highlight reel of this guy and fell in love with his play

[@jirojiro1029]

Have been watching “thinking basketball” for a long time. By far the best basketball analyst ever

[@bryceandcarter6139]

Thank you NBA, he’s the best offensive player in the game rn for sure, and probably the best overall player too with his improved defense. With Championships I think he can be a top 10 player of all time.

[@HomoErectus311]

Averages 19 a game for his career…. LOL

[@ren2871]

@@HomoErectus311 The first few years of his career he was under utilized and his usage rate was quite low. His offensive rating per 100 possessions, points per 36min are all better than Lebron's and KD's and were at the same point in their careers, despite a lower usage rate.

[@zivibrzoumrimlad]

@@ren2871 Don’t even try to explain this Embiid troll anything

[@HomoErectus311]

@@ren2871 I’m trolling LOL. I already know Jokic is a beast….

[@geffects1214]

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[@Lucas.jp13]

Ben at Thinking Basketball produces the best NBA content on KZbin (no offense @NBA). So mad props to ya'll for giving him recognition and a wider audience. Yes please to seeing more.

[@jonahdavis8465]

I'd love seeing more collabs with NBA youtubers, such a good concept and a good way to have the community feel more connected

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[@dbosho7778]

Nicely done highlight combo. OMG, I knew Jokic was mvp but had not seen many of these highlights. I agree with using the word "savant'. Thank you NIkola Jokic. Brilliant beautiful Basketball!

[@ernestz.9260]

So many people just look at the highlight dunks but don’t watch the games .

[@ernestz.9260]

Unbelievable player and talent. Doesn’t move like a typical athletic center, but is so skilled.

[@injusticeanywherethreatens4810]

This makes me wonder. Imagine if Jokic had the athleticism of the likes of Olajuwon... We would actually be watching a 'cannot-be-defeated' kind of player. It would be crazy!

[@jimmyjoejerkic]

Nikola Jokic, known also by the cognomen "Big Honey", "the stretch mark Five", and the honourific "MVP", and often times referred to as "The Joker", is the floor general of the Denver/Colorado Baskteball Team - The Denver Nuggets.

[@denizakin5645]

No Jokic content without a comment of yours

[@jimmyjoejerkic]

@@denizakin5645 , it's only natural, i am Jimmy Joe Jerkic.

[@geffects1214]

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[@busterkeaton1001]

I think Nikola Jokic has earned the right to be called NJ. Like NJ is one the best passers ever

[@ren2871]

He's the definition of most "Valuable" player. In Russian we have a word "полезный" to describe players like Jokic who play in team sports, the translation comes out "useful". Jokic is the type of player that whenever he's on the court, his sheer presence is useful/valuable for his team. He doesn't have to score or have the ball in his hands to have an impact. I could only think of handful of players in NBA history you could say that about. He's like a more complete version of Tim Duncan in a sense, you could play him with any supporting cast and I feel like they would mesh well. I don't think I can even say the same thing about Durant or Harden. I even feel like Mike Malone underestimated and under utilized him because he's so selfless, they ran the offense more through Jamal Murray, but he's legit a much better scorer than Murray. Even in his rookie and Sophmore years, his PER, offensive and defensive rating per 100 possessions, win shares were all in the elite category. Amazing player, a joy to watch, he should be back to back MVP and the analytics back it up, a 33.1 PER would be the best in NBA history. Also don't underestimate Serbian athletes, they're beasts. I have no doubt he'll play at a high level for a long time.

[@HomoErectus311]

Embid is going to drop another 40 piece tonight 🥱

[@032HULK]

@@HomoErectus311 How ridiculous embid fans you are, when your peak is to score 40 points, simply wow

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[@cantripleplays]

russel westbrook averaged a triple double last year (says kendrick perkins, TWICE)

[@parinravula]

@@HomoErectus311 and he still isn’t better than Jokic sadly.

[@MadeByIsmael]

I'm happy thinking basketball and jokic are both getting their respect in the same video

[@otonieltrejo5692]

Thinking Basketball keeps me more interested in the game of basketball than anyone else out there. Ben Taylor almost single-handedly kept me watching NBA content during the pandemic shutdowns with his videos and podcasts. He should be one of the main faces of basketball analysis!

[@Dalmatinac3]

I think Jokic is the most fun player to watch. Every game he's got something spectacular.

[@ebrown112]

bravo, Ben! thinking basketball is a gem, glad to see the nba recognizing how to bring the most value to its fans. next up the league should collaborate with @The NBA Storyteller

[@Sotanath86q]

He's the MVP. What he's doing with this depleted Nuggets team is so impressive

[@giannisfamily779]

Stat padding is not mvp material.... He is just like westbrook...he play for stats....not for win

[@Sotanath86q]

@@giannisfamily779 if you think jokic is stat padding you're a moron. Just look at his advanced stats. He's way more efficient and impactful on offense than westbrook was

[@slnb413]

@@giannisfamily779 i dont know what youve been watching to say that he's stat padding.

[@TheodorTosho]

@@giannisfamily779 clueless

[@nickbasom6351]

@@giannisfamily779 bad bait

[@lukaslambs5780]

Such fantastic analysis! Jokić is unreal and the more you look into it the more incredible he is.

[@BWalker9313]

Thinking Basketball is by far one of, if not the best basketball channels on KZbin. Their breakdowns are fantastic. Jokic is truly one of the most unique players of all time. I really can't compare him to 1 person, what a talent

[@Rangatology]

I’m glad you mentioned his Waterpolo background. This has led to his soft touch & great passing & being comfortable keeping the ball above his head (when most would bring the ball down to generate power/speed).

[@t4d0W]

I mean much like height in the NBA, a soft touch can't be taught. Even in Water polo the elite passers/scorers with that rare trait to make just moving the ball in that sport that much easier. In the NBA big men with soft touch around the rim and can score have very high ceilings they can reach. Even rarer for said rare big men to also have that touch for playmaking as well.

[@DukeOfChevo]

I have been playing water polo for 10 years and I can confirm that the Joker's ball movements with one hand (especially when he has the ball over his head) are very similar to water polo techniques. Also, the Joker himself said that he played H2Opolo in his young days. Maybe not in a competitive way, but it is obvious that it helped him control the ball in the basketball game.

[@shorewall]

@@DukeOfChevo Hmm, maybe a secret training tech for big men? And since it's in water, easy on the joints, and good for conditioning.

[@ronsdad3736]

Joker really one of the most amazing players I have ever seen. He is so smart

[@buddyVuk]

People don't give him enough credit. He is the true MVP . Makes everyone around him better. In my opinion best player out of Europe ever.

[@DrewDowns6791]

He’s number 1 on the MVP list as we speak so he’s not underrated there especially since he has a 41-45% chance of winning the MVP again this year and 2nd place is down to 15-17% and 3rd place is 7%

[@HomoErectus311]

@@DrewDowns6791 And then Embid drops another 40 piece tonight 🤩

[@TheBronzeBomber38]

Dirk and Giannis never played in the NBA ?

[@DrewDowns6791]

@@HomoErectus311 still only 10% probability of getting it, Jokic with 41% no one is even close to getting 20% only Jokic is above 30% let alone 40%

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[@russellhustle9787]

Thanks Ben and NBA! This was a great analysis vid, Jokic is posting HUGE HUGE numbers, want more of these vids! 💯💯

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[@ck6604]

Thinking Basketball is one of the best analysts I've ever heard. Give him more videos.

[@MotoM1234]

Jokic is so underrated. One of the best offensive players of all time. His passing is genius, great shooter and post player. If he gets some help they will win a championship.

[@andreaspapadakis2602]

Maybe the best ever..till 2 months later there will be another bestie best!every two months people go up and down the best ever categories from people who have seen the best ever basketball in the last 5 years!

[@michaelbietsch2864]

​@andreaspapadakis2602 what a terrible opinion. Jokic at worst is a top 5 offensive player of all time.

[@taystoner7144]

Keep bringing him back. This guy is great

[@nuggz720]

I'm so lucky to be a Nuggets fan right now! Watching him live is even more spectacular as you see how incredible his decision-making is at full speed (or Jokic-speed). And the best part is his game is going to age really well. I think we have another solid decade of MVP-level Jokic in Denver... I just hope Murray and MPJ can comeback healthy and we got a real title shot in the next few years!

[@javi_gd_1770]

So glad for this man. I have been following him for a couple years, and I know he deserves this recognition. Great work as always!

[@kugodx9]

Dear NBA, Do MORE of this. Analysis like this is EXACTLY what many of us fans have been wanting. Please bring in more analysts that actually anaylize the game.

[@thedarkknight1939]

Jokic is so awesome, he should win his 2nd MVP this year! BACK TO BACK!!! 🃏

[@obnoxiouslakerfan]

Love that the NBA is celebrating one of its best analysts. More NBA x TB needed for sure

[@tomselek1000]

This was awesome. I appreciate the understanding of the intrinsic understanding of what makes great basketball and not just highlight dunks and deep three's. Jokic is unreal. I can't wait until Murray is healthy again as well!!

[@danelukic2911]

Unicorn

[@PabloMartinezDutra]

OMG, NBA giving more room to this type of analysis to educate the viewers (casuals and fans), finally. More of this, please.

[@jasonpalafox997]

Been watching this guy for a while now he deserves a lot more attention then he’s getting right now. Definitely would love to see more collabs

[@maxcarter5148]

Yes please more of this!!! Thinking Basketball is the best basketball content out there and it would be great to have more of this kind of analysis on the NBA channel too. Gives people a greater appreciation for the game I think

[@peterzhao86]

been a fan of Ben for a long time. It's great to see him being recognized by the NBA. keep up the great work!

[@uhbayhue]

This is absolutely amazing, so happy the NBA acknowledged your one-of-a-kind analysis 👏

[@jeffreyt4345]

There will not be a breakdown video greater than this published by the NBA ever again. Bow down to BT the GOAT of historical NBA analysis.

[@happymanali]

Props to the NBA page for seeing and employing the brilliance of the “THINKING BASKETBALL” channel. It’s about time and he breaks down the game in an incredible way, all people can learn from him

[@djohnson2499]

Jokic is my favorite big man to watch since Shaq. Dude is a Very Bad Man

[@Nerfgunninja]

We need more Ben Taylor! The best analyst in the sport

[@jelly2882]

I feel bad for the sports cameramen who needs to track the ball while Jokic just nonchalantly yeets the ball to a player across the court where they are not paying attention, especially when Jokic wasn't known as one of the best passers in the league yet.

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[@xxjackirblackbloddxx7377]

the reigning(and repeat) MVP getting respect is great to see

[@RoryCarmichael]

This was incredible. Big Jokic fan, and the depth of analysis helped me get my head around why some of the stuff he does looks so different and is so effective. It was also neat highlighting some of the players from the league's past and showing the through line between their games and what's going on with the best in the league today. Great stuff.

[@KelGhu]

Thinking Basketball is the best! Happy the NBA collaborates with him!

[@alvaromamute2433]

This collab was simply the best thing that ever happened in Basketball KZbin. Please keep it up! I love Thinking Basketball and their "best peak" series should inspire some amazing content here!

[@SgtPrice1000]

Jokic winning back to back MVPs (which seems pretty likely at this point) will not only solidify him as one of this generation's best players, but as one of the greatest to ever do it. He's completely redefined what it means to be an NBA center and is one of the most well-rounded players the game has ever seen. This is the best analysis of the Joker's play that you will find anywhere. Period.

[@TheBjscool]

Amazing analytical content. Ben Taylor is fantastic.

[@Max-kw2hp]

Ben is the best! Great to see him in official NBA material.

[@dialtoneplus]

Nice! Love Ben's content - glad to see him getting his work out there. Video was great, Jokic is so fun to watch.