Nikola Jokic is officially on a mission to snatch the NBA’s all-time assist record from Russell Westbrook, and if his “insane” preseason opener is any indication, it’s going down faster than anyone expected. The three-time MVP put on a passing clinic Sunday against the Jazz, showing he’s not just game-ready, he’s record-ready, already proving he’s on pace to shatter that historic mark in the coming months.
That Behind-The-Back Magic
Forget the final score, because what really mattered happened when Jokic had the ball. We’re talking about a ridiculous, no-look, behind-the-back pass that went cross-court straight to Cameron Johnson, who then cashed it in for a smooth 3-pointer. It was the kind of play that makes you rewind the tape a dozen times, just to make sure your eyes weren’t lying. This guy’s historic passing ability isn’t just hype, it’s the real deal, and he showed it off with absolute flair in their first preseason game.
History Is Calling, And Jokic Is Answering
You want to talk about efficiency? Jokic only played 14 minutes in the 109-97 loss to the Jazz, scoring three points, but he dropped seven assists in that limited time. Seven dimes in a blink! That puts him within a jaw-dropping 11 assists of tying Russell Westbrook’s all-time record. Think about that for a second. He’s already sixth among active players in assists, with every single player ahead of him entering the league earlier. This wasn’t just a highlight reel; it was a loud and clear message to the league: the assist record is next.
The Nuggets have five preseason games to get ready for the season, but after seeing that Sunday night, it feels like we’re just counting down the minutes until Jokic officially writes his name into the record books. Get ready to witness history, folks.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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