Who is better? Nurkic or Jokic?

[Nhawz]

After 8 games with nurkic, I think it's pretty close. Thoughts?

 

[illmatic99]

Nurkic is a better defender. Jokic is better at everything else. So far.

 

[Natebishop3]

Third option..... Jock itch!

 

[tlongII]

I can't wait until we play Denver.

 

[Nate]

Nurkic is a better defender. Jokic is better at everything else. So far.

Can't believe they got him with the 44th pick.... could he be the best player ever drafted that late? He's got a 26 per this year.... and 7 WS

I don't consider Thomas to be that great... so he's not even in the running, in my mind.

 

[illmatic99]

Can't believe they got him with the 44th pick.... could he be the best player ever drafted that late? He's got a 26 per this year.... and 7 WS

I don't consider Thomas to be that great... so he's not even in the running, in my mind.

Manu. 57 th pick.

 

[Nate]

After seeing Nurkic, his rookie year, it was hard to believe that he was being outplayed by jokic. Until I saw jokic play... they had 2 of the best young centers in the league. Nurkics injury probably paved the way for that.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I love Nurk, but Jokic is definitely the better overall player. He's basically already done for the entire season what we've been drooling over from Nurkic over the past 8 games...plus has range out to 3.

 

[Nate]

I love Nurk, but Jokic is definitely the better overall player. He's basically already done for the entire season what we've been drooling over from Nurkic over the past 8 games...plus has range out to 3.

He better not have been practicing those...

 

[ripcityboy]

Nurkic is great but Jokic has insane shooting and passing skills for a big man. I saw him make this arc pass recently that had I seen it 20 times I wouldn't have believed possible. But of course, I would never say that shit to Nurk's face!

 

[Scalma]

Don't ask a nuggets fan. Lol.

The reality is this; they are both really good, and even if jokic is better, it doesn't justify selling low on Nurkic.

I also think it's kind of ironic that Denver fans are calling Nurk out for being selfish. By not playing, Nurkic is essentially losing future earnings. He knew he was too good to sit. It's easy for fans to preach about being a "team player," but this is a young professional being held back from earning a lot of money. Maybe it's actually the fans that are selfish. Look at Plumlee. Before the trade he was probably looking at a contract that started at 15 million, maybe even more. Now? He'd probably be lucky to get 15.

 

[Mediocre Man]

J is better than N

 

[PtldPlatypus]

He better not have been practicing those...

Could happen.

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

Ask again in 3 years.

 

[B-Roy]

J is better than N

I see what you did there.

 

[Sedatedfork]

Remember when we gifted Jermaine to Indy? We were in the same situation as Denver was back then.

 

[BlazerWookee]

Remember when we gifted Jermaine to Indy? We were in the same situation as Denver was back then.

Denver is one hurdle away from being a legitimate Championship contender?

 

[Mediocre Man]

I see what you did there.

Literally too lazy to type it, so whatever you see is strictly your brain.

 

[Sedatedfork]

Denver is one hurdle away from being a legitimate Championship contender?

Hah! Fair point. True, our decision was a little different. But, we were ALSO suffering from having a front court player not playing adequate minutes because of a perceived better player starting in front of them.

 

[joeBlazers]

Both guys are excellent players and will be great in this league.
Could it be that Nurkic is a better fit for our team? He really has what our team is missing. Inside presence at the 5 who can score, rebound, assist, block shots, and clog the middle. He can finish around the Rim, he is very mobile and has great hand and amazing footwork for a big man. He can play inside very well. He can step outside and hit the Jumper.
I mean ... it is not even as if we had to chose between both.
We have one guy who has mad basketball skills and a great IQ. He is surrounded by an existing core of very good players, who have underachieved this year, we just need to maximize what he can do for our team...

 

[riverman]

Nurkic says he doesn't want to talk about Denver so I don't want to talk about his Denver time....keep that out of his head for good is my motto

 

[BeastModeXXL]

Right now Jokic is little better player. Jokic is much closer to his peak and he cannot be lot stronger or heavier , kind of limited. Will always be kind of player that you can stop , due to his physic . Nurkic , sky is the limit ... Game Denver Portland will reveal who of these two can bully who ?

 

[GDiama]

After 8 games with nurkic, I think it's pretty close. Thoughts?

Jokic and it's not even close.

 

[Trackjack]

The best player is going to be the player that's get there team in the playoffs. They will play against each other here pretty soon I guess we will find out than.

 

[GDiama]

It doesn't have to do with the playoffs. You cannot say Nelson is better than Lillard if Denver gets the 8th seed. Not even if Nelson plays better than Lillard you can say that.

I understand the excitement about Nurkic, I'm excited too, but if you have seen Jokic play in a few games you know he is on a different level. He is already a franchise player in his 2nd season in the league.

 

[Strenuus]

Here's my thoughts:

I'm really happy we got Nurkic.

It does not matter if he's better than Jokic.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Nurkic is better.

If Jokic played for the Blazers then he would be better.

 

[tlongII]

I just want to see them match up. I'm pretty sure Nurk won't be afraid of him.

 

[rotary111]

Nurkic is better because Jokic would have required a lot more than Plums and cash. Plus we got a pick! Either player would have worked perfectly with our team. Jokic has shown more of a shooting touch though.

Thank you Denver!