Ultimate Secret to ‘Neutralizing’ Nikola Jokic Uncovered by 41YO NBA Veteran

Published 11/11/2023, 8:04 PM EST

The secret to stopping arguably the best player on the planet today is out, folks. While Nikola Jokic has been thoroughly dominating the league in every facet, one NBA veteran believes he has the answers. Even though the NBA hasn’t found an answer, the 41-year-old believes he has.

Breaking down how he would achieve such a feat feels like a second coming of the Dillon Brooks situation.

The answer to Nikola Jokic

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Since his infamous comments about Hakeem Olajuwon, former Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas has been under intense scrutiny. With more of his takes bordering on exaggeration, a more temperamental approach was the expectation.

However, that isn’t the way for Gilbert Arenas. Despite intense backlash and heavy criticism, Agent Zero continues to solider forward. His latest “scheme” on Jokic sounds in line with his recent flippant remarks.

On the Gil’s Arena podcast, the 3-time All-Star made his plans for single-coverage known. “If you’re going to do head-up, just make him go left the whole time. What I’m saying is: If you look at every clip, he’s getting right…He going to go, spin, he coming back right. Only time he actually goes left is if he already euro-stepping.”

With Gilbert seemingly figuring out what makes the Denver Nuggets superstar so special, it’s a matter of time before the league catches on. Or, with eerie similarity, this situation is going to end up like it did for Dillon Brooks.

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Before, and during last year’s playoffs, Brooks had a clear strategy to slow down LeBron James. How did that turn out?

Nikola Jokic’s slander the second Brooks-LeBron situation?

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During their first-round matchup, Brooks was constantly taking shots at LBJ. Whether it was calling arguably the greatest player in the history of the sport “old” or the infamous “Bears” comment, Dillon was on a mission to piss off the King.

Moreover, he even laid out his recipe for stopping James. According to the loudmouth, Bron wasn’t as strong going to his left and that could be used against him. Unfortunately, reality in the form of a 6’9″ all-time leading scorer in NBA history freight train hit Brooks.

In a pivotal Game 4, LeBron James was sensational in the clutch, hitting game-tying and subsequently winning shots over Brooks, from the left. Unfortunately, Dillon The Villain still hasn’t given up.

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With history suggesting that calling out a player’s “weak” side does not end favorably for the instigator, could Arenas’ comments also backfire?

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My earliest memories of a connection to basketball was through its popularity in my school. Eventually, that gave way to a genuine passion for the sport and the rest, is history. Whether it be gameplay, the tactics, the narratives, or the sheer art on display, the game speaks to me in a way few other things can.

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Ultimate Secret to ‘Neutralizing’ Nikola Jokic Uncovered by 41YO NBA Veteran

The answer to Nikola Jokic

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