By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Nikola Jokić has been dominating the basketball world in recent years, winning three of the last four NBA MVP awards.
While most are in awe of his abilities, former NBA player Sam Cassell believes one player could be the antidote to the Serbian center.
“Hakeem is a beast in every sense on the floor. He’s in the Top 10 in every NBA category—steals, rebounds, points. I think Jokić would score more points, but Hakeem would win because he would constantly pressure him. Jokić wouldn’t be able to do damage in the post; it simply wouldn’t happen,” Cassell said when comparing Jokić to Hakeem Olajuwon, speaking to Draymond Green on his podcast.
The assistant coach of the Boston Celtics believes that the Denver Nuggets‘ center wouldn’t be able to stop Olajuwon.
“On the other end of the floor, Jokić wouldn’t stand a chance. Joel Embiid gives him problems, and he wouldn’t have any hope against Hakeem. I believe Hakeem would have an answer for whatever Jokić tried defensively,” Cassell added.