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Given that it's often been quite a divisive topic in the past, what's the current general consensus on Nikola Jokic's defensive level? Is he a weakness, a positive, or somewhere in the middle? (alien.top)

submitted 10 months ago by honestnbafan@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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Denver last playoffs and this regular season so far have shown another level of defense to in the past playing at a borderline top 5 level in both instances

However many still view Jokic's rim protection as a major issue and simply think Denver have done a good job of hiding this

Personally I'd probably say he's obviously not All Defense level or anything but at this point is probably someone between a neutral and moderate positive overall

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[–] trollittoG@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

One of the best in the league. You dont need blocks or steals or perimeter or rim defense. He knows how to position himself very well but most importantly he reads the oppositions offense and instructs his team on defence, you can see it if you watch the nuggies. Also top 5 rebounder in the league. Another thing, when the game is on the line and he puts in full effort, then come the blocks and steals. Last season he won 2 games by blocking the final play. Underrated af. Also no need to play defence when you run the offense at much higher rate then you ops