Bam Adebayo Describes Nikola Jokic As The NBA's Most Unguardable Player

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo recently shared his belief that Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic is the league's most unguardable player
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Miami Heat All-Star Bam Adebayo is regarded as one of the NBA's top big men, but even he recognizes the greatness of Nikola Jokic.

Jokic and the Denver Nuggets took down the Heat in last season's NBA Finals. Adebayo recently appeared on former Heat players Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller's podcast, 'The OGs'.

Miller asked Adebayo, "Who's the toughest dude in the league to guard right now?"

Adebayo replied, "Gotta be big fella, the Serbian."

Haslem chimed in, "Man, that (expletive) is unreal, bro. I gotta take my glasses off to that guy...he don't jump, he don't run fast, you can't speed him up, you can't move him like I don't know."

"But then the thing that I am most like about him is like he don't flop, and I ain't saying, like you know, guys try to sell calls, but other than that, he not trying to get 16-17 free throws," Adebayo said. "No, he trying to get buckets."

Jokic's talents were on full display during the Finals, as he averaged 30.2 points, 14 rebounds, and 7.2 assists on 58.3 percent shooting. The two-time MVP is not dominant in a normal fashion but rather thrives off of his playmaking and unique offensive skillset.

Adebayo is an elite defender, but it is near impossible to keep up with the never-ending set of moves Jokic showcases.

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ANTHONY PASCIOLLA

Anthony Pasciolla is a sports journalist who began covering the NBA in June 2023. A Philadelphia native, Anthony has experience covering the Philadelphia 76ers as a credentialed reporter. He has written for Miami Heat, Back In The Day Hoops, Kansas State Wildcats, and Illinois Fighting Illini on Sports Illustrated. His work also includes 76ers coverage for The Sporting News and previous stories for Athlon Sports and BasketballNews. When he’s not covering the NBA, you can find him spending time with friends and family or diving into the world of fantasy football. Follow him on X @AnthonyPasci or reach him via email at ampasciolla@gmail.com