141 Days After “Worst Job on the Planet” Remark, “Coach” Nikola Jokic Gets Honest About Coaching: “My Plays Are Amazing…”

Serbian basketball superstar Nikola Jokic enters the 2023-24 NBA season as one of the best players in the world, if not the best. The one thing that separates him from the rest of the superstars in the league is his honesty and humility. The Joker, as he is affectionately known, rarely refrains from speaking his mind about topics. Recently, it seems like Jokic took on the coaching role during a practice that didn’t end really well.

This comes just days before the Denver Nuggets begin their title charge. Interestingly, Jokic was brutally honest and made it clear that he had no intentions of pursuing the coaching path.

Nikola Jokic clears the air around his coaching career

Not every great player becomes a great coach and vice versa. Both coaching and playing the game require unique skill sets, which make an individual stand out from the rest of the crowd. It looks like Nikola Jokic has already realized that the coaching job is not for him.

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During a recent training practice, the 2023 NBA champion took charge of some plays on the court. Safe to say, it wasn’t a pleasant experience for the Serbian. After the game, he faced the media and answered some questions about his teammate, Jamal Murray, and other topics. When asked about his experience on the sidelines, The Joker was visibly upset.

“I’ll never be a coach for sure. My plays are amazing but sometimes you need the players to make it happen”, said the two-time MVP. This isn’t the first time he has spoken about the difficulties of being a coach. A few months ago, when the Nuggets took on the Los Angeles Lakers, Jokic had some words for coach Mike Malone. “I don’t want want to be a coach…I think that’s the worst job on the planet for sure”, said the 2023 NBA Finals MVP during a press conference.

Joker doesn’t need to be a coach to establish his greatness

It is quite rare to see a legend of the game also excel in the coaching role. Many have tried their hands and have failed miserably. As for Jokic, he certainly will never even try to go into the coaching role.

He doesn’t need a coaching role to establish his greatness in the sport of basketball. After all, he already has two MVP titles, an NBA championship, and multiple other accolades to his name. His all-around greatness on the basketball court has drawn huge praise from some of the biggest NBA legends of the game. In fact, many feel he has already made it to the top rankings of all time.

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