PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 20: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets posts up against Jerami Grant #9 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Moda Center on February 20, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Praise for the Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic comes easily these days.
With impressive tape and a decorated resume, it’s clear that Jokic is one of the top players in the game and is well on his way to capping off his career with a Hall of Fame nod.
Jason Kidd, a player who is already in the Hall of Fame, just tossed a rare compliment Jokic’s way. The former NBA point guard considers the Nuggets center one of the best point guards in the league.
Yes, you read that right.
Jason Kidd Sends Rare Compliment Jokic’s Way
GettySerbia’s #15 Nikola Jokic handles the ball during a warm-up ahead of the friendly basketball match between France and Serbia, at the CO’Met Arena in Orleans, north-central France on August 23, 2026. (Photo by LOU BENOIST / AFP via Getty Images)
GettyDALLAS, TEXAS – DECEMBER 23: Head coach Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at American Airlines Center on December 23, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
“When you talk about just his ability to make plays for his teammates, he makes the game easy. He can score, he can rebound, but again, his passing is like a point guard.”
Keep in mind: Kidd was once a star point guard. He also coached one of the most prominent point guards in the game, Luka Doncic. He’s seen elite point guard play, yet the Nuggets’ big man takes the cake in the eyes of Kidd.
Jokic’s Offensive Dominance
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – APRIL 27: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles against Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter in Game Five of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 27, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
When it comes to playmaking and passing, it didn’t take a Jason Kidd endorsement for Jokic to be recognized as the best center in that category.
Throughout his career, Jokic averaged 7.5 assists per game, while turning the ball over just 3.0 times per game. Over the past two seasons, Jokic averaged at least 10.2 assists per game. He has averaged a triple-double over the past two seasons.
Since Jokic’s playmaking has only gotten better over the past two seasons, he will likely remain strong in that category in 2026-2027. The 11-year center is facing another big year for the Nuggets.
Justin Grasso Justin Grasso is an NBA/NFL reporter, covering trending league news, transactions, injuries, and player developments. He is a credentialed journalist with nearly a decade of insider access. More about Justin Grasso
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Praise for the Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic comes easily these days. With impressive tape and a decorated resume, it’s clear that Jokic is one of the top players in the game and is well on his way to capping off his career with a Hall of Fame nod. Jason Kidd, a player who is […]
