Nikola Jokic has clear separator from competition for world’s best player

Denver Nuggets Media Day | Matthew Stockman/GettyImagesNikola Jokic’s ridiculous stat lines should be enough to prove he’s clearly the best basketball player in the world, but what separates him from the competition is the way that he provides an elite offensive system all by himself.

Players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo can all put up gaudy stats, arguably even on par with Jokic’s. But they simply can’t impact the game in the same way that Jokic can, as he is constantly evolving and adapting his style to fit the teammates around him, and provide whatever is needed to make his team successful.

Since the Joker hit his prime in the late 2010s, his…