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Nikola Jokic Reacts To LeBron James Comparisons: “To Be Compared To One Of The Best Ever, Or The Best Ever, I Think Is Really Cool.”

Nikola Jokic reacted to Kentavious Caldwell-Pope comparing him to LeBron James, praising the legendary Lakers forward.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
May 17, 2023
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Nikola Jokic is on the path to greatness in the NBA and will cement his status as an all-time legend if he can lead the Denver Nuggets to a championship this season.

After Game 1 of Lakers vs. Nuggets in the Conference Finals, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope compared Jokic to LeBron James by saying the only difference is that LeBron jumps higher. The Serbian center was really happy to be compared to LeBron.  

“That’s really offensive. To be compared to one of the best ever, or the best ever, I think is really cool. But I don’t know, we don’t have similar games. He’s more attacking. Maybe we have a similar global game, if that makes any sense. We impact the game in different ways and he’s a really good player.” 

"To be compared to one of the best ever, or the best ever, I think is really cool…"

Nikola Jokic on KCP, who has played with both Jokic and LeBron, saying the only difference between them is the LeBron jumps higher🔊#NBAConferenceFinals presented by @GooglePixel_US pic.twitter.com/2d9snaiTno

— NBA (@NBA) May 17, 2023

The only similarity between LeBron James and Nikola Jokic is their ability to read the game and create opportunities for everyone on the court. They are also extremely perceptive of what happens on the court, so KCP’s comments could be referring to how they both can study the game and apply what needs to be done on the court to maximize winning.


A Championship Run For Nikola Jokic?

The Denver Nuggets have never even made an NBA Finals, let alone win one. They have been stopped by the Lakers in the Conference Finals thrice before, with the latest coming in 2020 in another battle between LeBron and Anthony Davis against Jokic. 

After all the doubts raised over Jokic’s ability to be a winning player in the postseason, he is shutting his critics up with one dominant triple-double after the other. If he can continue the form we’ve seen him have in the playoffs, the Nuggets could be title favorites depending on who comes out of the Eastern Conference.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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