A Podcaster claimed that Nikola Jokic ceiling to be same as LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan (Via Los Angeles Times/Denver Gazette)
Nikola Jokic’s rise into the NBA was something not many fans expected. A Serbian coming into one of the most popular leagues in the world, questions were raised on whether he would be able to cope with the new surroundings. Fast-forward now and he is arguably one of the best players of this generation and the favorite to win the 2024 MVP award. And while there are fans and rivals who possess nothing but respect for what he has done, there are few who might have gone over the par.
A clip from a Basketball Podcast called Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf has gone viral with the host making a strong statement in Nikola Jokic‘s case. The podcast which specializes in breaking down the NBA’s biggest games and storylines within the game, caught a huge fire of blazing fans for his strong take on Nikola Jokic being better than a few notable stars.
Timpf said, putting forward an argument on the Denver Nuggets star’s case of being at a higher level than the names mentioned in his statement. And for the fans, they haven’t really been the keenest on his words:
I think [Nikola] Jokic’s ceiling is in the same echelon as [LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan]… Jokic is better in his era relative to his peers than Kevin Durant and Steph Curry ever were.
Jason Timpf said
“I think [Nikola] Jokic’s ceiling is in the same echelon as [LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan]… Jokic is better in his era relative to his peers than Kevin Durant and Steph Curry ever were.”
— Jason Timpf 😳
(via @TheVolumeSports)pic.twitter.com/YOQbmkKDbh
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 29, 2024
With the clips making rounds around the internet, his arguments have been countered with few schools of thought and words from NBA fans.
Fans react to podcaster’s hot take on Nikola Jokic
With the clip now all over the internet, fans have given their side of thoughts on the strong statement by the podcaster – ranging from rages to calling him out. It has gathered a lot of impressions of fans, as the comments continue to flow.
Nikola Jokic for the Denver Nuggets (Via Sports Illustrated)With tweets and thoughts aimed at him and for his take, the clip gains more and more attention. Here are some of the reactions:
This is so flawed.
So Jokic has a higher ceiling because none of his contemporaries are as good as Steph, KD or LeBron were?
Two top-10 all time players and one top 15-20 player.
This is such a deeply stupid argument from someone who claims to be over this kind of clickbait. https://t.co/HZjpe2dSFz
— AthiestGoddess 🍉 (@hyperfixat) February 29, 2024
Jokic is more comparable to Duncan then any of those other guys
— Memeface1000000 (@Memeface1000000) February 29, 2024
He talking like Jokic got 3 rings
— President Curry. (@Curry4daW) March 1, 2024
Jokic could finish higher but put Steph and KD in this era and put Jokic in Lebrons era and what happens.
Durant has 4 MVPs if Lebrons not in the league. 3+ rings.
— Suns_Set (@SunsSet13) February 29, 2024
Yeah because the NBA WNBA have all adjusted to Jokic’ style of play 🤣🤣🤣
— ʙʀᴜᴄᴇ ʟᴇᴇ-ʀᴏʏ 🥋 (@TrophyMentality) February 29, 2024
At some point people will start respecting Luka but after 6 years I guess it still ain’t happening
— Washed Gamer (@MitchellRossman) March 1, 2024
Whether the argument may age well or not, it definitely has not pleased the fans as they continue to back their GOATs in this argument of Nikola Jokic and him having a higher ceiling than the others.
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