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Former NBA center calls Nikola Jokic a 'slightly better Bill Laimbeer'
Original: "Slightly better version of Bill Laimbeer" – Former NBA center rips Nikola Jokic's greatness, says Shaq and Hakeem would have destroyed him
A former NBA center has dismissed Nikola Jokic's standing among the game's greats, calling the Denver Nuggets star only a 'slightly better version of Bill Laimbeer' and arguing that Shaquille O'Neal and Hakeem Olajuwon would have dominated him head to head. The remark takes aim at the ongoing debate over whether Jokic, a multiple MVP and champion, belongs among the all-time centers. It has sparked pushback from fans who see the comparison as dismissive of Jokic's accomplishments.
Why now: Debates over where Jokic ranks among the greatest centers are a constant flashpoint for basketball fans and former players.
Nikola JokicShaquille O'NealHakeem OlajuwonBill LaimbeerDenver Nuggets
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- "Slightly better version of Bill Laimbeer" – Former NBA center rips Nikola Jokic's greatness, says Shaq and Hakeem would have destroyed him · sports.yahoo.com
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