Nikola Jokic names toughest NBA players to match up against
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 6:13 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic discussed the players he finds challenging to face during a recent podcast. Jokic, despite his exceptional skills, identified Ivica Zubac, Jusuf Nurkic, and Rudy Gobert among defenders who present difficulties. He also mentioned Jalen Duren, Wendell Carter Jr., the entire Oklahoma City Thunder team, and Victor Wembanyama as tough matchups. His insights highlight the competitive nature of the league and the caliber of defenders available.
- •Nikola Jokic shared thoughts on tough NBA matchups on the Jaomile Podcast.
- •He highlighted players like Ivica Zubac, Jusuf Nurkic, and Rudy Gobert.
- •Jokic also included Jalen Duren, Wendell Carter Jr., and the Thunder team.
- •His comments reveal the challenges he faces from various defenders.
- 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — Nikola Jokic reveals the toughest NBA matchups he struggles to play against
"Nikola Jokic is one of the league's greatest-ever players, but he has admitted that he struggles against some players.
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