Denver Nuggets coach David Adelman discussed the unique defensive pressure Nikola Jokic faces every game, saying no other player in the league is guarded like him.
Denver Nuggets coach David Adelman spoke about the unique challenges of guarding Nikola Jokic and how the team is adjusting to keep him effective on the court.
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"Nobody's being guarded like him in our league. Nobody. Nobody's going at the knees of other MVPs. No one's taking shots like he's taking," Adelman said per DNVR Nuggets. "But that's our reality."
"And so we have to continue just to try to win games. He has to play through that physicality. I have to find a place on the court where he can play in space. That's on me. So there's no excuses because if the whistle doesn't happen, it doesn't happen."
Jokic continues to put up incredible numbers this season, averaging 28.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 10.3 assists, while shooting 57.0% from the field and 40.1% from three-point range.
Despite the tough defense he faces nightly, the Nuggets remain competitive in the Western Conference, currently sitting fifth with a 38-24 record.
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