Nikola Jokić was taken to what is called a film room. It is usually used in preparation for matches, and there the coach and his staff scout opponents and solve some tactical nuances. This time the purpose was different.
The Serbian center sat down with Kate Fagan and explained how he reads opposing players.
He explained that he does it in real time, i.e. simultaneously while attacking the players. Even the host was surprised because it shows that Jokić’s basketball IQ is at an incredible level.
When they showed him one action, he said he knew how he would fool the opponent: “I knew he would fall for the fake shot, he’s young.”
It was just one of a series of basketball tricks he sold to his opponents.
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At one point, they showed him a clip against Rudy Gobert, one of the best defenders in modern basketball.
“Tough shot. Good defense, better offense,” Jokić said and laughed.
Then he explained how he thinks when playing against the Frenchman.
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“Against him, the most important thing is to get into the middle of the paint, and then you only have two good options – either a jump shot from behind or a ‘hook’.”
The Serbian ace has averaged 31.5 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 9.3 assists per game in four games this season. He recorded two triple-doubles and shot 57.3% from the field.
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