Steve Kerr Makes Feelings Clear About Nikola Jokic Before Nuggets-Warriors Game

Steve Kerr spoke about Nikola Jokic.

Feb 23, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr talks to media members before the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

On Friday night, the Golden State Warriors are playing the Denver Nuggets (at home).

Before the game, head coach Steve Kerr spoke highly of Nikola Jokic.

Via ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk: "Steve Kerr doesn't like to compare eras. But asked about Jokic averaging a triple-double and career-highs in points, assists + 3-point shooting, Kerr: "He's the best center I've ever seen. I played against Kareem... Kareem couldn't do all this stuff.""

Steve Kerr doesn't like to compare eras. But asked about Jokic averaging a triple-double and career-highs in points, assists + 3-point shooting, Kerr: "He's the best center I've ever seen. I played against Kareem... Kareem couldn't do all this stuff."

— Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) April 5, 2025

Jokic comes into the night with averages of 29.7 points, 12.8 rebounds, 10.2 assists and 1.8 steals per contest while shooting 57.5% from the field and 41.6% from the three-point range in 65 games.

Via The NBA: "Nikola Jokić has been the ENGINE driving the Nuggets offense this season

In his 65 games, he's been responsible for 45.7% of all Denver's points

DEN (West #3) takes on GSW (West #5) in a battle with HUGE standings implications at 10:00pm/et on NBA TV!"

Nikola Jokić has been the ENGINE driving the Nuggets offense this season 💪

In his 65 games, he's been responsible for 45.7% of all Denver's points 🤯

DEN (West #3) takes on GSW (West #5) in a battle with HUGE standings implications at 10:00pm/et on NBA TV! pic.twitter.com/EvYixKTr15

— NBA (@NBA) April 4, 2025

Jokic most recently played against Golden State on December 3.

He finished with 38 points, ten rebounds and six assists (and the Nuggets won by a score of 119-115).

Via Evan Sidery of Forbes: "When Nikola Jokic is playing, the Nuggets have the best offensive rating in NBA history scoring 125.4 points per 100 possessions.

Denver’s offense craters to the NBA’s worst when he sits:

On: 125.4 OffRtg (1st)
Off: 104.9 OffRtg (30th)

A 20.5-point swing with just one player."

Mar 28, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) prepares to shoot the ball in the second half against the Utah Jazz at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Following the Warriors, the Nuggets will play their next game on Sunday when they host the Indiana Pacers.