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re: Is Nikola Jokic the best passer in NBA history?

Posted on 5/2/24 at 8:55 am to
Posted by Dawgsontop34
Member since Jun 2014
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 8:55 am to
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Jokic has 1 maybe…jamal murray


Let’s get Jamal into an all star game before he becomes a hall of famer.
Posted by Madking
Member since Apr 2016
47955 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 8:57 am to
Jamal Murray is a far, far better player than Micheal Cooper ever was and he’s in the HOF.
Posted by Diseasefreeforall
Member since Oct 2012
5552 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 9:14 am to
There has never been a time in the NBA with 2 passers as good as Luka and Jokic or 3 if you add Sengun. The stuff those guys do on a nightly basis is nuts.

Posted by 9rocket
Member since Sep 2020
1213 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 9:15 am to
No. No it’s not. Just pop in a tape and watch some of Pete Maravich’s highlights. Then you will know.
Posted by StrongOffer
Member since Sep 2020
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 9:15 am to
I'll submit another big. Arvydas Sabonis was a phenomenal passer.
Posted by Dawgsontop34
Member since Jun 2014
42627 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 9:16 am to
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Jamal Murray is a far, far better player than Micheal Cooper ever was and he’s in the HOF.


I tend to agree, but Cooper also has 5 titles and 5 appearances on the NBA defensive team.

He’s also won 2 WNBA Titles as a coach and the HOF evaluates everything.

I’m fine with Jamal getting in if the Nuggets do go on a run. I’d just like for him to get into an all star game as well because of how good he is.
Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
278539 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 9:19 am to
Jokic is prob top 5 that I’ve seen


Magic
Nash
Lebron
Jokic
Rondo
Posted by dukke v
PLUTO
Member since Jul 2006
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 9:25 am to
You are an idiot. But yo be fair…. Jayson Williams was a incredible ball handler and passer.
Posted by dukke v
PLUTO
Member since Jul 2006
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 9:28 am to
He helped them become HOF players…
Posted by Tasseo
Member since Feb 2024
662 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 9:37 am to
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Is Nikola Jokic the best passer in NBA history?

Don't watch NBA and never knew why this guy gets as much as talk as he does, but I can see it now. Dude is aware and has fun with it. Doesn't seem to be selfish and enjoys the "putting on a show"

On a separate note regarding one of those gifs, I wonder if the NFL is going to sue the NBA/Rockets for "stealing" the old Oilers look.
Posted by VerlanderBEAST
Member since Dec 2011
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 9:43 am to
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There has never been a time in the NBA with 2 passers as good as Luka and Jokic or 3 if you add Sengun. The stuff those guys do on a nightly basis is nuts.
yall just say anything. Bird and Magic played a decade together
Posted by diddlydawg7
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Member since Oct 2017
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 9:44 am to
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No. No it’s not. Just pop in a tape and watch some of Pete Maravich’s highlights. Then you will know.


To be honest I’ve always thought from seeing Maravich’s highlights that he was simply a flashy passer.

If you look at his top passes in his career, they are all really cool, but in many cases the exact same result is reached by a simple bounce or chest pass.

Don’t get me wrong. He was obviously elite, I just think he’s been hyped up for being extra flashy
This post was edited on 5/2/24 at 9:49 am
Posted by VerlanderBEAST
Member since Dec 2011
18986 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 9:46 am to
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Maybe the best passing big man but hard to say who is the best passer ever
Him and Chris Webber are about equal. Jokic assist stats are inflated because of the era though
Posted by diddlydawg7
2x Best Poster Elite 8 (2x Sweet 16
Member since Oct 2017
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 9:47 am to
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Don't watch NBA and never knew why this guy gets as much as talk as he does, but I can see it now.


Averaging 26 Points, 12 Rebounds, and 9 assists on 60% shooting over the last 4 years also has a lot to do with it
Posted by Madking
Member since Apr 2016
47955 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 9:58 am to
Right, HOF in basketball is a wide net. It’s not even specific to your NBA playing career.
This post was edited on 5/2/24 at 10:00 am
Posted by Tasseo
Member since Feb 2024
662 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 10:10 am to
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Averaging 26 Points, 12 Rebounds, and 9 assists on 60% shooting over the last 4 years also has a lot to do with it

Yeah I've heard he has great numbers, but I just don't know what is good or not anymore in today's game. But seeing his type of play in those gifs is different and adds to his reputation.
Posted by redfishfan
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2015
4424 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 10:11 am to
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Jayson Williams was a incredible ball handler and passer


He was better at covering up deaths and driving motorcycles.

Jason Williams on the other hand was an incredible ball handler and passer.
Posted by TackySweater
Member since Dec 2020
11950 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 10:13 am to
Aren’t you forgetting about the best to ever do everything even probably at age 48……LEBRON
Posted by PP7 for heisman
New Orleans
Member since Feb 2011
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 10:25 am to
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Him and Chris Webber are about equal. Jokic assist stats are inflated because of the era though

Is this a serious response? Weber was a good passing big, but Jokic is an all time passer, regardless of position. It's not even remotely close. Jokic has double Weber's assist total per 36. The NBA has averaged 23.75 assists per game during Jokic's career. It averaged 22.5 assists per game during Weber's career. Don't think that makes up for the discrepancy.

I mean just watch this career passing compilation from chris weber. That's a nice 4 minute video that includes a whole bunch of simple assists.

Now watch these 2023 passes from Jokic. He has one per night that's as good as Weber's all time best

Watch this compilation. He's Bird, Magic, and Jason Williams all in one. He's insane.
This post was edited on 5/2/24 at 10:37 am
Posted by LSU82BILL
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Member since Sep 2006
10331 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 11:03 am to
Let me know next time Jokic makes a great pass in transition







This post was edited on 5/2/24 at 11:03 am
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