Jokic's Unstoppable Post Offense

The ball went back to the Nuggets.

This time, Jokic brought the ball up himself and reached the top of the key. After passing it to Murray, he quickly sank into the post and called for it back.

He was going one-on-one!

The Nuggets hadn't made a single shot or scored a single point in their first two possessions. That wouldn't do!

Where was the defending champion's swagger?!

So now it was time for last season's FMVP to step up and put on a show.

Jokic planted himself firmly on the left block, then took Murray's pass.

With his back to Little Jordan, he held the ball in both hands and leaned into his defender, turning his head to survey the court.

Jokic first used his excellent court vision to make sure no defender was coming over to help right away. Then he put the ball on the floor and launched his attack.

With a quick, nimble spin, he slipped right past Little Jordan's side and drove straight to the basket, lifting a hand for a soft layup to finish.

The ball kissed the backboard and dropped cleanly through the hoop.

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Jokic's offense was always like this: at first glance, it seemed like nothing special.

Wasn't it just a spin to get past his defender, a drive to the basket, and a quick layup? What was there to say about it?~~

It was almost too plain and simple.

But he could make it! And he just kept making them!

He could put up historically great offensive efficiency!

That was an incredibly impressive ability.

After all, the last player in the League to earn a similar reputation was the Stone Buddha of San Antonio, Tim Duncan.

Of course, Jokic and Duncan still differed quite a bit in their respective strengths.