Nikola Jokic’s rise from promising star to all-time great has reshaped the NBA. He’s finished in the top two in MVP voting the past five seasons, making him a rare breed. Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets remain one of the most consistent teams in the Western Conference. His influence has grown every year, and his performance early this season has fueled talk of another historic campaign.
Currently, Jokic is averaging close to a triple-double of 30 points per game. He also adds over 12 rebounds per game and leads the league with 11 assists per night. Those numbers highlight his control of every offensive possession. Thanks to that influence, Denver continues to maintain its championship-winning composure.
“There’s not a more dominant, complete player that I’ve ever played against.”
——LeBron James on Nikola Jokic
This may be the highest praise Jokic has ever received. pic.twitter.com/f4XAnlaxFA
— Swipa (@SwipaCam) November 28, 2025
LeBron adds extraordinary perspective
Even though LeBron James has faced nearly every elite player in the past two decades, even he feels the need to pay attention to Jokic’s rise. In the latest program Attention gameJames had unusually strong praise for the Nuggets star.
“I will say this. In terms of all attributes, there’s not a more dominant, more complete player that I’ve ever faced,” James said. He then detailed Jokic’s strengths, adding:
“From passing, to shooting, to rebounding, to paying attention. There’s nothing he can’t do on the offensive end. Like, nothing. Nothing. You try to double him and he’s going to make you pay. You try to put him in isolation and he’s going to make you pay. He even brings the ball down the floor and they pass it to him.”
James rarely calls his current opponent the most well-rounded opponent he’s ever faced, so his comments emphasized the importance of Jokic’s running game.
Jokic’s streak continues
As the Nuggets enter another competitive season, Jokic’s command remains the foundation of their success. Additionally, his passing continues to redefine the command of the modern big man. His scoring has also reached new levels without sacrificing efficiency. Since defenses can’t eliminate any part of his game, each strategy usually yields the same results.
Jokic shows no signs of slowing down as he enters his 11th season. As a result, the debate surrounding his place in history has become increasingly fierce. LeBron’s perspective only confirms what the data and performance already indicate: Jokic’s dominance isn’t a trend — it’s the new standard.
