In this clip, JJ Redick talks about the Western Conference Finals series between Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and The Denver Nuggets vs. LeBron James, Anthony Davis and The Los Angeles Lakers and how Jokic and Murray are the best duo in The NBA.
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This video should be about Bam and Jimmy honestly.
they need to keep bruce brown. he is such an impact from bench and sometimes even when starting.
I would argue Heat culture starts with Riley and his continued confidence and empowerment of Spo.
Too early to say that. Heat is going to sweep them.
Y’all change your time on the nuggets now that they beat everyone lol
Book & KD we’re a far better Duo, Nuggets just had a better team
Oh there the best duo when they are in the finals. 😂 you ain’t say nothing when they were top of the west. You sound like 🤡 Dillon brooks. #denverNative
Yeah matters who other 3 are,smh. Mpj healthy, kcp 3s n d. N Gordon hustle..
It’s crazy that Jokić stat padded the Nuggets into the Finals
4 guys who balled out all playoff is Jimmy the joker Murray and Booker!
Jamal > Jokic I said it
Even with the number 1 seed barely anyone took them seriously. It was the Suns, then GSW, and then the Lakers. Don’t rewrite the past and act like everyone thought they were going to make franchise history and maker their first finals appearance.
They disrespect JOKIC given the MVP yo EMBII
But he is Focus on revenge, the only think matters its the NBA FINAL Trophy, but he is in a misión to show the World he is a winner and the BEST in the NBA this year with his TEAM.
And NO! Basketball Its more than 2 mens and thats why DENVER its un the Final Gordon, and KCP are playing as good Veteran and they got healthy and playing Michael Porter, who was a steel in the draft, hitting shots. A fight bench and a good coach
JJ Redick knows what he is talking abot. 😀
The only Piece that doesn't fit is Porter Jr, they need to trade him to a Siakam or a Hashimura.
I’m glad Murray was able to make a comeback. We might be talking dynasty if Murray hadn’t had the serious injury.
Can this guy talk without using the F word?
There is nothing to explain when duo makes it to the final with 29.9poins 13.3rebounds and 10.3 assists triple double
And 27.7points 5.5rebounds and 6.1assists in playoff
I reckon if BRON n AD defend it they would be the closest out of anyone to defend them 2 but since Denver has AG AND Michael Porter The Lakers can’t use AD & BRON defending it
Joker didn't play with another all-star (Murray is playing like an all-star in the playoffs but didn't play like this in the regular season), also averaged almost a triple double and was 1st in the west. Thats why he clearly should have been the MVP.
MMQ
Of course it matters who the other 3 guys on the floor are with this duo. Neither of them are great defenders. That's where the Nuggets depth really shines. They're hand crafted to get the most out of this duo, and it shows.
You don't mention what AG has been bringing to the table. His stats in the playoffs don't look impressive. He has been an absolute STUD as the 'glue guy' who plays excellent D against the other team's best player NO MATTER THE POSITION. You can't say that about just about any other PF in the league that can 'stretch out' to play anyone. Then there is his rebounding. Not just him getting the ball, but his consistently top-shelf box out. Too many people fail to understand one of the key reasons for Jokic averaging a triple-double this year has been AG boxing out forcing the other team to try and stop Joker one v one on the boards (and you can't do that… obviously). AG has also been making the shots when it counts the most. Inside and outside. His off the ball play whether it be cutting to the basket, setting big screens, or his distributing the ball has been All-Star level. The fact he didn't make an All-Star team this season was a travesty. He was EASILY one of the best PF in the league. You figure 27-28 teams he would have started at the PF. That, by definition, makes him an all-star.
Let's pump the brakes yea they having a good run but let's see this duo actually win something smh
Heat/Celtics are both better then any one Nuggets have played yet. Both well coached teams.
Jamal is Canadian! Not many know that, but I do. Jokic and Murray are a real international duo. Trivia question: What other International duo made it to the NBA finals?
Maybe I should’ve bet, had a feeling it was their year, Butler isn’t serving the Serbinator
You make Jokic have to carry the offense solo for 4 wins and hope he tires out, while attacking him with Bam often and have him chase Kevin Love and Duncan around, for spurts. Just wearing on him throughout the series both sides of the court.
Or R. Williams and Horford (awesome Jokic matchup) P&R/P if Celtics comeback. If there’s a team to comeback and prove haters wrong, this is the pedigree against a scrappy Heat team that’s overachieving, as Jimmy provides through pure will. If they match or surpass the Heats intensity they’ll have enough to get 3 games in a row. Play hard for 48 minutes, it’s win or go home! This blowup talk is nonsense. You have a first time head coach against Coach Spo, perhaps that advantage is over and the Celtics players are figuring it out. Cool finals either way, but Denver in 7
My take. Murray b4 his injury was Top 10 player.
For a basketball nerd like me its therapeutic very time JJ starts recounting a play.
if you had the play film running while you explain would be so goood, if you can do that
Shaq and Kobe