Nikola Jokić's Historic Shooting Numbers Propel Him Into GOAT Conversation

Nikola Jokić is posting unprecedented shooting numbers this season, fueling discussions about his place among the all-time greats. The Denver Nuggets star recently became only the fourth player in history, and the first this century, to score 55 points on 78% shooting. Through 11 games, he boasts an incredible 78.3% true shooting, 68.4% field goal percentage, and 41.7% from three-point range, with an astounding 81.8% from mid-range and a perfect 7-for-7 from 15-19 feet. Jokić is averaging 28.8 PPG on just 16.1 shots, alongside a league-leading 13.1 rebounds and 10.9 assists per game. The Nuggets are outscoring opponents by 15.3 points per game with him on the floor. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue noted the difficulty in defending Jokić, who can dominate as a scorer, passer, and rebounder, adapting his game whether facing bigs or smaller defenders, showcasing unparalleled all-around skill.