Jonas Valanciunas praises Nikola Jokic's dedication to basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 4:21 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Jonas Valanciunas spoke highly of Nikola Jokic on the BasketNews Off the Record podcast, emphasizing the hard work Jokic puts in behind the scenes. Valanciunas noted that while some may view Jokic's off-court lifestyle differently, he has never seen anyone work harder in his 14 years as a professional. This commentary comes amid the off-season, as players assess their performance and approach to the game before the upcoming season.
- •Jonas Valanciunas has played for 14 years at the professional level.
- •Valanciunas discussed Jokic's work ethic on a podcast.
- •He contrasted public perception with Jokic’s behind-the-scenes dedication.
- •The basketball community continues evaluations as players prepare for the next season.
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