After watching Nikola Jokic and Isaiah Hartenstein of the Thunder duke it out in their seven-game playoff series, it’s easy to forget that IHart was once a Nugget. On a recent Podcast P Show appearance, Hartenstein was asked for the biggest thing he picked up from playing with Jokic, and he immediately said passing.
Hartenstein noted that he was already a good passer, but Jokic taught him the intricacies like looking guys off, manipulating defenses with your eyes, watching the eyes of defenders to see passing lanes, and other specific skills. He also explained how Jokic is like a coach on the court, telling guys where to be and what to do.