Victor Wembanyama has taken the NBA by storm to start the season, showcasing his two-way dominance on offense and defense. But if there’s one edge that Nikola Jokic still has, it’s his ability to completely orchestrate the offense and manipulate the defense in ways that no other player in the league can.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may be the best scorer in the league, and Wemby is clearly the best defensive player in the league. However, in terms of all-around impact on the game, Jokic is still head and shoulders above the competition as a complete offensive player.
He has consistently made extraordinary stat lines and performances seem normal.