NEW ORLEANS — Nikola Jokic’s original disciple has outgrown the infant label.
Alperen Sengun is a fully formed All-Star by now, a synthesis of skill, strength and smarts at the center of the only NBA offense better than Denver’s.
“Baby Jokic” is his own person now, Actual Jokic declared this week.
“He’s talented. I think people are connecting (me) with him, but we are different types of player,” Jokic said. “He’s an amazing player. You can see some similarities, but I don’t want people to see him and tell me he’s something like me.