Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler delivered high praise for Denver Nuggets center and two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokiu0107's defensive efforts in a chat with reporters on Saturday.
Ryan Blackburn of Mile High Sports relayed the remarks.
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburnJimmy Butler on Nikola Jokiu0107:<br><br>"As much as everybody looks at what he does on the offensive end of the ball, he's elite on the defensive end too."<br><br>Cited Jokiu0107 moving his feet well at his size, forcing guys to change decisions in the paint, and rebounding/outlet passing.
Per Basketball-Reference, Jokiu0107 finished first in the league in defensive box plus-minus, 10th in defensive win shares and 12th in defensive rating.