The Denver Nuggets just outsmarted the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Nikola Jokic carried forward his playoff fortitude to this triumphant game as well. The 2x-MVP recorded his sixth triple-double of this post season with 34 points, 21 rebounds and 14 assists, while clinching a 132-126 win over LeBron James and co. On the back of his illustrious playoff run, the Joker has been earning his stripes from NBA veterans. With his display against the Lakers, Jokic has invited praises from yet another ex-NBA star.

Nikola Jokic’s offensive exploits in this post season have stunned the former Orlando Magic star JJ Redick. When he saw how Jokic outsmarted the Lakers’ solid defense, Redick made a strong claim about Jokic. Interestingly, NBA fans also agree with Redick’s strong take.

A former NBA star praises Nikola Jokic with a strong claim

Nikola Jokic might have failed to secure the MVP award for the third straight season. But the adulations of NBA legends keep on coming the Serbian’s way. It has not been many days since Shaquille O’Neal proclaimed that Nikola Jokic is currently the best center in the NBA. For JJ Redick, however, Jokic is not just the best center.

In the latest episode of The Old Man and the Three podcast, JJ Redick weighed in on Nikola Jokic’s display against the Lakers. Redick was quick to make a strong claim. “Let me just say something. Nikola Jokic is the best player in the world right now. You don’t believe that? I will respectfully disagree,” said JJ Redick.

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The ex-Magic star then went on to explain why he thinks so. He pointed out that Jokic put out a 53-point display against in the series against the Suns. Moreover, the Joker had recorded back-to-back triple doubles in the last two games in the Semi-Finals to eliminate the Suns.

Redick is now stunned to see Jokic performing at the same level against a maestro defender like Anthony Davis. “It is unbelievable. And this is going against Anthony Davis, who is one of the best defenders in the NBA,” Redick added. Redick’s take is now doing rounds on Instagram, inviting the attention of hoops fans. Most fans agree with the analyst’s take on Jokic, much to the dismay of the Laker nation.

Fans nod to JJ Redick’s take on Nikola Jokic

Fans came in rushing to Instagram to agree with JJ Redick, as if they were waiting for someone to let this out. “Nothing but truth spoken,” a fan said. Besides, in a move to taunt the Laker nation, certain fans have restated that Jokic has outplayed the ace defender, Anthony Davis. “Lebron said AD was the best defender in the nba. Joker took that personally,” commented a fan.

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Here are some other responses from fans.

“I respectfully, agree.”

“Joker not joking around man.”

“I knew you were gonna say this when I was watching the game.. Jokic is being GOATed right before our eyes.”

“Let ‘em know jj.”

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“I agree, no doubt. Best player this season.”

“Facts.”

Do you agree with JJ Redick’s take on Nikola Jokic? Who do you think is the best player in the NBA right now? Let us know in the comments!