Apr 14, 2024 · Nikola Jokic was a rookie when Tim Duncan was playing the final season of his legendary NBA career. Despite the huge age difference, Jokic was still astounded by Duncan's timeless skill and strategic style of play during their duels. The pair faced each other twice in the 2015-16 season.

Feb 24, 2024 · Tim Duncan has been retired for eight years, but his dominance is still talked about. The NBA's current best big man, Nikola Jokic, only ever played two games against Duncan as they only...

Mar 12, 2024 · Tim Duncan's former coach, Will Hardy, believes that the San Antonio Spurs legend and Nikola Jokic have much in common. The current head coach of the Utah Jazz said that how they dominate their opponents on the court makes them quite similar, as well as how they carry themselves in public.

Mar 11, 2024 · Will Hardy coached Tim Duncan when he was an assistant coach for the Spurs and compared him to Nikola Jokic. The Utah Jazz took on the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, and prior to the contest, their head coach, Will Hardy, spoke on the comparisons between Nikola Jokic and Tim Duncan.

Mar 2, 2021 · Before Nikola Jokic was a superstar bound for his inaugural All-Star game start, and long before he was throwing down poster dunks in crunch time against the Chicago Bulls, the unheralded...

Jun 3, 2023 · Jokic clearly has so much respect for Tim Duncan and wants to model his game, and his career after the Spurs legend. Duncan's performance against Jokic could be described as a teachable moment, as the Serbian big man would have learned a …

Dec 15, 2024 · We highlight Jokic's impressive accolades, including three MVP awards, and compares them to Duncan's legendary status as the greatest power forward of all-time. We explore the significance of their achievements, their playing styles, and the impact they have had on their respective teams.

May 31, 2023 · Nikola Jokic says he modeled his game after Tim Duncan, calls him the best power forward ever to play, and recalls a game where Duncan (even at an older stage in his NBA career) gave him...

May 3, 2024 · According to former Nuggets head coach George Karl, Jokic has already “bypassed” the San Antonio Spurs legend in the fundamentals department. This is no mean feat, as Duncan, throughout his...

Mar 2, 2021 · On Monday night, after Jokic dropped 39 points on 17-of-28 shooting along with 14 rebounds and nine assists, Malone couldn’t help but draw a line from Duncan’s humble reign to the way Jokic ...