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Caitlin Clark Calls Nikola Jokic the Best Player in the World

The exchange highlighted cross-league buzz around Jokic's late-season form.

Overview

  • Clark said on NBC's Sunday telecast that Nikola Jokic is her favorite player and "the best in the world," then Jokic joked after Denver's 116-93 win that she said it because "we have the same agent."
  • Both Clark and Jokic are represented by Excel Sports Management, which framed his tongue-in-cheek response.
  • Jokic posted 25 points, 15 rebounds, and eight assists against the Warriors, extending Denver's winning streak to six games.
  • For the season, Jokic is averaging about 27.9 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.8 assists, keeping him at or near the front of MVP discussions.
  • The light moment went viral, drawing fans to a cross-league conversation as Clark’s profile grows and Jokic’s case for another MVP strengthens.