‘Dry and sarcastic’ – Nikola Jokic received bizarre praise from ex-NBA player

Former NBA player Lou Williams weighed in on the criticism surrounding three-time MVP Nikola Jokic during a segment on FanDuel’s Run It Back.

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Jokic, the Denver Nuggets’ star player, continues to earn acclaim and criticism as he vies for a fourth MVP title. Despite his success on the court, some criticize his unique manner and look, which Williams and co-host Michelle Beadle discussed on the show.

Beadle remarked on the unique perception of Jokic.

“I do think he gets crushed because he’s not chiseled or you know, he looks like he’s stepping out of some stupid muscle magazine,” Beadle said. “I personally like his attitude. He’s like dry and sarcastic – just love that.”

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Williams offered a candid perspective on the nature of the criticism Jokic faces.

“That’s just a credit to his greatness. Like none of our greats get out without criticism. None of them,” Williams said. “So the fact that he’s looking at his fourth MVP – at some point, he’s going to get criticized. People get bored with you just being great. People get bored with it, so they start talking s–t.”

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Jokic’s numbers this season have underscored his continued dominance in the league. The Nuggets center is averaging 30.9 points, 13.3 rebounds, 9.9 assists, and 1.8 steals per game while shooting 55.8% from the field and an exceptional 48.9% from three-point range.