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8. Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
Have we figured out a ceiling for Nikola Jokic yet?
In his best moments he looks like a bigger version of Draymond Green. His defense isn’t quite at that level yet but his offensive game in terms of his shooting range and playmaking for a big man is hard to ignore.
As mentioned his defense needs work as well as his ball handling ability but Jokic is already an impressive talent and will only get better as the years go on.
Some have already said he’s the best passing big in this rookie class and ball movement from every area on the floor is more important than ever in this era of “pace and space” basketball.
Let’s hope Jokic keeps showing us a thing or two as this season winds down.
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