"First time we have our backup with a similar skillset to Nikola Jokic" – David Adelman sees Jonas Valanciunas as a perfect fit for the Nuggets originally appeared on Basketball Network.

A Fox Sports analyst compared Lakers center Deandre Ayton with Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic when it comes to their overall talent.

Popular podcaster losses him mind by claiming new Lakers center Deandre Ayton is as good as Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid.

"Why isn't Joker on the cover?" - Rashad McCants wonders why Shai made the 2K cover while Jokic never did originally appeared on Basketball Network.

ESPN Insider believes that by not signing the extension with the Nuggets, Nikola Jokic has created possibilities for teams like the Lakers

“Jokic is like with water polo,” Mazzulla said in a recent interview on the Games With Names podcast. “If you watch water polo, you’re essentially watching Jokic play. That’s exactly how — that’s how he plays.”

Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets failed to reach an extension, sparking wild speculation, including a surprise Pistons connection.

With Jokic, the answer looks pretty clear. Whenever this man is ready to hang 'em up, his horses will be waiting and ready to run. This article was originally published on www.si.com as Fans Loved How Hyped Nikola Jokic Was Watching Horse Racing Back in Serbia.