Does Jokic's genius actually make him a good defender?

How good is Nikola Jokic on defense now? This detailed film breakdown & scouting report explores how Jokic uses his basketball IQ and genius in 2024 to overcome his defensive shortcomings, and whether he's still a liability on defense for the Denver Nuggets. Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/12kpkAvUj6LGxzViDIH0qH Support at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball Book: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Basketball-Ben-Taylor/dp/1532968175 Website: https://www.thinkingbasketball.net Twitter: @elgee35 Find additional Thinking Basketball content on the NBA App, the More Thinking Basketball channel and the Thinking Basketball podcast. Stats courtesy: http://www.pbpstats.com @bballport https://www.basketball-reference.com https://stats.nba.com ----- Footage in this video is owned by the NBA and its partners. It is intended for critique and education. Music by csus (instrumental) #ThinkingBasketball