Nikola Jokic, a star player for the Denver Nuggets, is currently in first place on the KIA MVP ladder. He was also the KIA MVP of the previous NBA season. However, due to his achievements, he is always criticized by other players and NBA analysts.
According to the reports, Toni Kukoc, a Croatian former basketball player, recently criticised Nikola Jokic. He said that Jokic is not at the level of Vlade Divac and Dino Radja. These claims are a topic of debate for other analysts. Despite Jokic’s achievements, Kukoc claims they have made an impact on NBA fans.
“Jokic is not an athlete, he does not run fast and does not jump like the American players from college, but he has an incredible quality to introduce the game into a rhythm that suits him. He scores, assists, rebounds, all in his own fashion. When he gets the game into a rhythm that suits him, then he can do whatever he wants. Maybe he will be, but he is not yet. Despite all the statistics, Jokic is not at the level of Divac and Radja in the center position.” Toni Kukoc said.
“30 years ago, Divac surprised America with how he handled the ball with his height, Radja – with how he could catch the ball under the basket and reach the other side to score. Anyone who remembers Sabonis knows how he dominated as a center. It’s a shame that his Achilles tendons bothered him so much. Jokic has improved a lot and can improve his game a lot more.” Toni Kukoc further added.
Nikola Jokic is more likely to face criticism because of his achievements
Granted Jokic’s advancements and his exceptional ability to control the game’s flow, Kukoc insists he hasn’t surpassed Divac and Radja’s achievements. He implies that Jokic has not yet reached his full potential and that there is still space for improvement and development in his game.
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During their NBA careers, Divac and Radja—both esteemed members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame—made a big impact. Radja’s scoring ability and versatility, along with Divac’s durability and adaptability, solidified their respective reputations in basketball history.
Given Jokic’s superior skill set and statistical dominance, several observers contest Kukoc’s assessment.
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