Nikola Jokić has quickly established himself as one of the most versatile and dominant players in the NBA. The Serbian star's combination of size, skill and basketball IQ allow him to impact the game in a multitude of ways, making him a nightmare matchup for opposing teams.
But perhaps the best example of Jokić's brilliance came in Game 4 of the Denver Nuggets' playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Late in the game, with the Lakers looking to mount a comeback, Jokić received the ball at the top of the key, guarded by LeBron James.
In a move that perfectly summed up all of his talents, Jokić faked a handoff to teammate Jamal Murray, causing James to momentarily freeze. With the four-time MVP caught off-guard, Jokić took advantage and drove hard to the hoop, finishing with a graceful reverse layup that sailed over the outstretched arms of Lakers center JaVale McGee.
The spectrum of Jokić's brilliance was captured in that one specific shot. His ability to handle the ball like a point guard, his creativity in creating space for himself, and his strength and finesse around the rim were all on full display. And this was against
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