“George Karl lost to Michael Jordan, FYI”: NBA Twitter Reacts to Legendary Coach Crowning Nikola Jokic as a “Potential” Top-10 Player of All Time

Advait Jajodia | 06/02/2023
“George Karl lost to Michael Jordan, FYI”: NBA Twitter Reacts to Legendary Coach Crowning Nikola Jokic as a “Potential" Top-10 Player of All Time

The Denver Nuggets are one of the most in-form teams in the entire association this season. Mike Malone’s boys hold on to a 37-17 record, putting them #1 in the stacked Western Conference. The likes of Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter Jr., among others, have played a huge role, however, Nikola Jokic has to be the biggest reason behind the team’s success.

Playing 33.6 minutes per game, the Joker is averaging a triple-double; 24.8 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 10.1 assists. Having been ranked #1 in the past few MVP Ladders, the Serbian superstar has a legit shot at completing an MVP three-peat for the first time since Larry Bird (1984-1986).

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NBA Twitter reacts as George Karl showers Nikola Jokic with huge praise

Amid a historic season, George Karl went on to laud the Nuggets’ leader on social media. Calling Nikola a “potential” top 10 player of all-time, the legendary coach posted on his Twitter:

As soon as the Hall Of Famer posted on social media, NBA Twitter blew up with reactions.

Having lost to Michael Jordan, coach Karl knows a lot about great players

George Karl has been around the NBA circuit for the majority of his life.

Over the years, Karl has witnessed some of the game’s greatest players. Having coached the likes of Allen Iverson, and Carmelo Anthony, among several others, and coached against Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Hakeem Olajuwon, Magic Johnson, and some of the biggest names in the sport, his verdict of deeming someone as a top 10 player of all-time is a huge deal.

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Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over four years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,700+ articles.

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