The genius of Nikola Jokic is not told by statistics. It lies in his mind.
As the Nuggets began the second half of their season Thursday night, it finally hit me. Jokic is an all-time great not because he operates like Larry Bird and Bill Walton, but rather Peyton Manning.
Think about the similarities.
Jokic is not an athletic marvel. His belly is a little pudgy. He labors like he is running uphill, yet he’s never out of breath. He is strong, but not sculpted. Jokic should win his fourth MVP in five years because he beats teams with brains over brawn.