Overview
- Caitlin Clark praised Nikola Jokic as her favorite player to watch and said he is "the best player in the world."
- Asked about her comment after Denver beat Golden State, Jokic joked, "We had the same agent," brushing off the compliment with a smile.
- Denver’s win pushed its streak to six games, and Jokic credited a sharper second half and 19 made three-pointers for the turnaround.
- Heading into the Warriors game, Jokic was averaging about 27.9 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 10.8 assists, putting him near a triple-double season.
- Jokic has noted some inconsistency since a Dec. 29 knee injury yet remains in the MVP conversation, which helps explain why Clark’s praise resonated.