Dirk Nowitzki, NBA Hall of Famer, recently offered high praise for Nikola Jokic, calling him “arguably the best player in the world.” He marveled at Jokic’s uncommon blend of size, skill, and basketball IQ. According to Nowitzki, Jokic dominates smaller defenders while still reading the game like a point guard. He noted how Jokic’s court vision and passing are “just next level.”
Speaking on Haymaker Network, Nowitzki praised Jokic’s exceptional court vision, saying his basketball IQ remains “just incredible.”
“He’s incredible. With the lack of athleticism, you really have to say that he’s arguably the best player in the world. Just skill level out of this world. How he reads the game, his basketball IQ, it’s just incredible,”
As the Nuggets charge through the 2025–26 season, riding Jokic’s all-around brilliance, Nowitzki’s praise carries special weight. When a Hall of Famer with your physical profile says you’re operating on another level, that’s a powerful validation of just how unique Jokic is.
