Is there anything Nikola Jokic can't do?
We all know about his triple-doubles, his impossible shot-making and mind-bending passing and all the rest.
But there's also this: Jokic is the best kicker in the NBA. Yes, kicker.
ESPN broke down this secret Jokic superpower in a recent story.
According to ESPN, Jokic has been called for 127 kicked-ball violations since the start of 2020. He had 56 kicks alone in 2022-23, more than any other team.
Jokic has basically double the kicked-ball violations of second place Nikola Vucevic (66) in that span. Apparently something about being named Nikola and kicking.
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ESPN broke down the stats further: Jokic has 67 kicked-ball violations with his right foot and 60 with his left. Talk about balance.
Jokic's kicked-ball tendency slows down the opposition attack and gives them no choice but to reset.
He may not be a classical great defender, but Jokic has his methods of getting the job done.
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