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The Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been dominating the hardwood in the current season with an inspiring all-round performance. Moreover, the Serbian star has played a major role in the unstoppable Nuggets’ performance. Despite his consistent effort on the hardwood, the haters have found a way to discredit his contribution to the team?s success. However, a former NBA star gave a fitting reply to the haters prompting a fan debate in the social media comment section.?

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2x NBA MVP Jokic has maintained a triple-double average this season with 24.8 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 10 assists in 54 games. He recently went on to create history by scoring a triple-double with 100% shooting. Even after the outstanding feat, the haters pointed out his lack of athleticism and strength in Jokic. Moreover, they discredited him by mentioning that the eye test doesn?t match the stats. However, former Los Angeles Clippers star JJ Redick stood up for the Nuggets star in his recent podcast episode.

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JJ Redick?s perfect reply to Nikola Jokic haters

In the recent podcast episode of The Old Man And The Three, JJ Redick pounced on Jokic haters with a brutal reply. He addressed the prevailing eye test and stats debate set on Jokic with NSFW. He said, ?My question to people that would say that is what the fu*k are you watching because when I watch Jokic I see dominance I see someone who makes his teammates better.??

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He further went on to talk about the influence of Jokic on his teammates.

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However, JJ?s defense triggered a fan debate in the Instagram comment section. One user said, ?Jokic is just soft and impulsive. Yes he?s playing the best but he is such a horrible face for the nba? Following are some reactions from NBA fans.

?When I watch Jokic, I see him getting bounced from the playoffs every damn year.?

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?Will it translate to playoffs which is obv a diff game.?

?ain?t no denying how great he really is. And the crazy thing is, he?s getting better.?

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?Don?t get too worked up JJ. Casuals gonna be casual.?

” I wouldn?t say I?m a hater but I do hate the fact that he?s incredibly hotheaded, impulsive, and soft.”

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?He?s a back to back MVP, giving the haters for attention then they deserve.?

The Nuggets lead the Western Conference with a dominating 43-19 record. Nikola Jokic leads the offense of the team by dropping 1340 points so far in the season.?

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What do you make of JJ Redick?s reply to the Nuggets star Nikola Jokic?s hater? Let us know in the comments below.

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Shahul Hameed is a Senior NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. Armed with a Master's Degree in journalism from a distinguished institute, his journey into sports writing began during his college days, and since then, Shahul has been captivated not only by the remarkable consistency of Stephen Curry but also by the enduring legacy of LeBron James. He specializes in covering the live basketball action. When games aren’t on, beyond covering trade rumors and match reports, Shahul actively engages with fan bases, ensuring he is attuned to the ever-changing NBA landscape. His dedication to his craft finds an equal match in his admiration for the storytelling and cinematic brilliance of Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher, and Wes Anderson.

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