Dwight Howard: “I’m happy for Jokic. But y’all were saying in 2020, I was stopping this man, and I wasn’t in my prime. Imagine me in my prime. There would be no question”
Dwight Howard: “I’m happy for Jokic. But y’all were saying in 2020, I was stopping this man, and I wasn’t in my prime. Imagine me in my prime. There would be no question”
… But to give fair context here Jokic has improved significantly since 3 years ago.
SuperElection3215
The word stopping of course being a euphemism for hacking without repercussions
shanmustafa
i thought dwight was annoying him for sure and then AD being the best help guy imaginable behind him
i wouldn’t say he was just stopping him tho, he averaged 4 fpg, in just 20mpg
and jokic also hadn’t fully become that best player in the league type level until the next season
HappyChromatic
Prime Dwight would play amazing D and prime Jokic would just go for 15 points 30 assists instead of 30 points 15 assists
SincereFan
Dwight is so underrated its ridiculous and thats because the NBA is an unfair, buddy buddy league. Dwight was fighting Kobe for best player in the league at his prime. Dwight was more accomplished than Lebron early in his career till Bron decided to go to Miami. Dwight was certified top 5 all time if he didn’t leave Orlando and get injured.
nowhathappenedwas
Jokic played 86 minutes with Dwight on the court that series.
Jokic scored 45 points on 72.6% TS. He drew 16 fouls, and Dwight committed 19(!) fouls.
realudonishaslem
To be fair, Dwight in his prime was an absolute beast. 3 straight DPOY is no joke.
suckstosuck98
The refs shut Jokic down not Dwight. They called tick tack fouls on him on one end, while allowing Dwight to hack the shit outta him on the other end.
This series and the whistleblower pod that dropped that summer forever changed the way I view the NBA
yutzykrop
Jokic also wasn’t near his peak in 2020 bubble. True peak Jokic is 2021-2023 years and counting and he got in much better shape post bubble.
Breasts_Enjoyer
Prime Dwight would probably be one of Jokic’s worst possible matchups tbf
dash_44
I kinda agree with Dwight, people are acting like he’s not one of the best defenders of all time
Markel100
We gotta stop ad was still on that team u didn’t lock jokic u slowed him doen
girlscoutcookies05
He beat MVP Bron in the playoffs. He can talk his shit
Professional_Sir7689
The amount of fouls Dwight got away with in that series was absurd… dude should just STFU already
n0th1ng10
Jokic was cooking Ad. What difference would it make if it was Dwight? Dwight just wouldn’t have an answer for Jokic. Saying there would be no question is so disrespectful. Jokic just had maybe the best offensive postseason run ever, Dwight made the finals turn got swept. There is no comp here man Jokic is way better than Dwight ever was.
RyanBlackburn
lmao people on here always elevate the players of the past like they’re some kind of supermen but think about it, there’s little gap between Gobert and prime Dwight on the defensive end. And look what Jokic has done to Gobert in all of their playoff battles.
Tbf, Gobert has done a good job defending Jokic but Jokic still managed to win their match ups in the end. Dwight’s offense really isn’t something to be feared. Jokic is strong as fuck. Dwight can’t bully him on the post with the limited post moves that he has.
Mysterious-Ad4966
Yeah idk, Jokic was cooking Davis in the playoffs until Lakers switched Davis to be the help defender.
IK Dwight was 3x DPOY but I’d say Davis was pretty comparable to Dwight defensively and obviously better offensively.
GenericDarkFriend
oh no he spoke against this sub’s god
3big_bird23
The thing about current jokic is he is unstoppable, or atleast unsolved, if you take away his scoring, he’s an elite playmaker and vice versa. How do you do both? We’ve yet to see the answer
TJStrawberry
Dwight was actually at the MVP level the year he carried his team to the finals. Not many guys have that ability and he did it.
Denotsyek
So did this guy rape a dude? What happened with that story?
thisisbyrdman
People don’t like Dwight Howard and dickride Jokic, so they’ll clown Dwight for this. But it’s not remotely outside the realm of possibility.
Nabz23
dwight howard is like one of the more misunderstood players on this sub i feel. I think alot of the audience here missed out on his prime
3rdtryatremembering
This right here is why players ring chase. So you can rewrite your legacy and act like you were actually an import player on a championship team instead of someone thrown in to rack up fouls and frustrate the opposition.
Baconmazing
Stopping ? No. Making him expend more energy ? Yes.
Dwight and JaVale were only there to give rest to AD on defense and to make Jokic spend more on offense.
Their battle was literally one of attrition.
In fact, that’s the only semi-impactful way to play against Jokic. Attrition with Jokic and focus on everyone else.
Prime Dwight would absolutely be more impactful. But Jokic plays as the playmaker from post as well. Dwight ain’t defending no passes from Jokic.
Hurricane_08
At least this time Dwight’s just being delusional instead of trying and failing to be funny
gohuskies15
A lot of this sub wasn’t around for Dwight’s prime huh
Phenomenal2313
Prime Dwight would probably give Jokic hell , people forget how fucking good Dwight in his prime was
3 straight DPOY’s
desirox
Let’s be real, prime Dwight was the best center in the league by far
orangesodazz
Even in his prime, Dwight would have gotten cooked by last season’s Jokić.
By stopping, I guess he meant only getting called for 1/4 of his hacks in the Bubble. This man is incredibly delusional.
CoachDT
Dwight actually has a point.
However I’d say that the media as a whole is a little slow when it comes to picking up on defense. Dwight made Jokic expend more energy, just because he did that and his team win the media swore he was a Jokic stopper. Following what “they said” in his prime he’d be a whole hell of a lot more effective.
However I’d argue that while Dwight would 100% give Jokic problems, he wouldn’t be able to do much about his passing which is what’ll open up the game for him. Dwight would have to choose between defending Jokic or exposing the paint. Conversely he’d gorilla dunk on Jokic because Jokic wouldn’t want to rack up fouls.
DjLionOrder
He’s absolutely right. Ppl in this are recency bias personified.
I’m not saying Dwight would have held him scoreless, but come on now
risforpirate
Everyone is talking about how Dwight’s offense wasn’t great, but he’s saying that he’d “stop him” as in defense. Y’all are tripping if you don’t think Prime Dwight is not going to be Jokic’s toughest matchup ever. No offense to Jokic dude has been MVP for a reason, but you don’t win DPOY without being the best defensive player of the year
PsychoWarper
2020 Jokic was worse then 2023 Jokic.
Dwight did not take on Jokic alone he was also backed up by McGee and AD.
AzorAhai1TK
Glad people seem to be realizing a bit more how dominant Dwight was. He was top 5 in MVP voting every year from ages 22-25, peaking at 2nd, and deserved it all. He brought the 08/09 team to the finals somehow, and his DPOYs were dominant. His prime was relatively short but it was nuts
New_Computer_5576
To be even more fair, Dwight has absolutely no moves.
If people don’t pass him the ball in the perfect spot, he’s fuckt.
Glum-Piece1504
Jokić stopper is still a mythical creature nowhere to be found. Some story tellers claim that it exist somewhere among us waiting to show up.
OmerYurtseven4MVP
A prime Dwight Howard beats all but like 4 centers ever. Only the best of the best have an edge on him. He’s in the David Robinson tier if you ask me.
gigglios
No one is stopping jokic lol
Prince_of_DeaTh
Jokic averaged 22/7/5 on 62%TS in that series with 2 steals per game.
Dwight averaged 8/5/0 on 75%TS in that series with 1 block and 1 steal per game.
penguin_torpedo
He is absolutely right. He would stop Jokic.
As long as he has AD as his PF.
electricHats75
Jokic got better…
SandyMandy17
Only thing stopping Dwight is kitty
DereHunter
Lol Dwight comparing himself to jokic that’s best joke of the year ,jokic is one of the most basketball intelligent players ever played the game while he has an intelligence of a dead cat
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jokic wasn’t in his prime in 2020 either
… But to give fair context here Jokic has improved significantly since 3 years ago.
The word stopping of course being a euphemism for hacking without repercussions
i thought dwight was annoying him for sure and then AD being the best help guy imaginable behind him
i wouldn’t say he was just stopping him tho, he averaged 4 fpg, in just 20mpg
and jokic also hadn’t fully become that best player in the league type level until the next season
Prime Dwight would play amazing D and prime Jokic would just go for 15 points 30 assists instead of 30 points 15 assists
Dwight is so underrated its ridiculous and thats because the NBA is an unfair, buddy buddy league. Dwight was fighting Kobe for best player in the league at his prime. Dwight was more accomplished than Lebron early in his career till Bron decided to go to Miami. Dwight was certified top 5 all time if he didn’t leave Orlando and get injured.
Jokic played 86 minutes with Dwight on the court that series.
Jokic scored 45 points on 72.6% TS. He drew 16 fouls, and Dwight committed 19(!) fouls.
To be fair, Dwight in his prime was an absolute beast. 3 straight DPOY is no joke.
The refs shut Jokic down not Dwight. They called tick tack fouls on him on one end, while allowing Dwight to hack the shit outta him on the other end.
This series and the whistleblower pod that dropped that summer forever changed the way I view the NBA
Jokic also wasn’t near his peak in 2020 bubble. True peak Jokic is 2021-2023 years and counting and he got in much better shape post bubble.
Prime Dwight would probably be one of Jokic’s worst possible matchups tbf
I kinda agree with Dwight, people are acting like he’s not one of the best defenders of all time
We gotta stop ad was still on that team u didn’t lock jokic u slowed him doen
He beat MVP Bron in the playoffs. He can talk his shit
The amount of fouls Dwight got away with in that series was absurd… dude should just STFU already
Jokic was cooking Ad. What difference would it make if it was Dwight? Dwight just wouldn’t have an answer for Jokic. Saying there would be no question is so disrespectful. Jokic just had maybe the best offensive postseason run ever, Dwight made the finals turn got swept. There is no comp here man Jokic is way better than Dwight ever was.
lmao people on here always elevate the players of the past like they’re some kind of supermen but think about it, there’s little gap between Gobert and prime Dwight on the defensive end. And look what Jokic has done to Gobert in all of their playoff battles.
Tbf, Gobert has done a good job defending Jokic but Jokic still managed to win their match ups in the end. Dwight’s offense really isn’t something to be feared. Jokic is strong as fuck. Dwight can’t bully him on the post with the limited post moves that he has.
Yeah idk, Jokic was cooking Davis in the playoffs until Lakers switched Davis to be the help defender.
IK Dwight was 3x DPOY but I’d say Davis was pretty comparable to Dwight defensively and obviously better offensively.
oh no he spoke against this sub’s god
The thing about current jokic is he is unstoppable, or atleast unsolved, if you take away his scoring, he’s an elite playmaker and vice versa. How do you do both? We’ve yet to see the answer
Dwight was actually at the MVP level the year he carried his team to the finals. Not many guys have that ability and he did it.
So did this guy rape a dude? What happened with that story?
People don’t like Dwight Howard and dickride Jokic, so they’ll clown Dwight for this. But it’s not remotely outside the realm of possibility.
dwight howard is like one of the more misunderstood players on this sub i feel. I think alot of the audience here missed out on his prime
This right here is why players ring chase. So you can rewrite your legacy and act like you were actually an import player on a championship team instead of someone thrown in to rack up fouls and frustrate the opposition.
Stopping ? No. Making him expend more energy ? Yes.
Dwight and JaVale were only there to give rest to AD on defense and to make Jokic spend more on offense.
Their battle was literally one of attrition.
In fact, that’s the only semi-impactful way to play against Jokic. Attrition with Jokic and focus on everyone else.
Prime Dwight would absolutely be more impactful. But Jokic plays as the playmaker from post as well. Dwight ain’t defending no passes from Jokic.
At least this time Dwight’s just being delusional instead of trying and failing to be funny
A lot of this sub wasn’t around for Dwight’s prime huh
Prime Dwight would probably give Jokic hell , people forget how fucking good Dwight in his prime was
3 straight DPOY’s
Let’s be real, prime Dwight was the best center in the league by far
Even in his prime, Dwight would have gotten cooked by last season’s Jokić.
By stopping, I guess he meant only getting called for 1/4 of his hacks in the Bubble. This man is incredibly delusional.
Dwight actually has a point.
However I’d say that the media as a whole is a little slow when it comes to picking up on defense. Dwight made Jokic expend more energy, just because he did that and his team win the media swore he was a Jokic stopper. Following what “they said” in his prime he’d be a whole hell of a lot more effective.
However I’d argue that while Dwight would 100% give Jokic problems, he wouldn’t be able to do much about his passing which is what’ll open up the game for him. Dwight would have to choose between defending Jokic or exposing the paint. Conversely he’d gorilla dunk on Jokic because Jokic wouldn’t want to rack up fouls.
He’s absolutely right. Ppl in this are recency bias personified.
I’m not saying Dwight would have held him scoreless, but come on now
Everyone is talking about how Dwight’s offense wasn’t great, but he’s saying that he’d “stop him” as in defense. Y’all are tripping if you don’t think Prime Dwight is not going to be Jokic’s toughest matchup ever. No offense to Jokic dude has been MVP for a reason, but you don’t win DPOY without being the best defensive player of the year
2020 Jokic was worse then 2023 Jokic.
Dwight did not take on Jokic alone he was also backed up by McGee and AD.
Glad people seem to be realizing a bit more how dominant Dwight was. He was top 5 in MVP voting every year from ages 22-25, peaking at 2nd, and deserved it all. He brought the 08/09 team to the finals somehow, and his DPOYs were dominant. His prime was relatively short but it was nuts
To be even more fair, Dwight has absolutely no moves.
If people don’t pass him the ball in the perfect spot, he’s fuckt.
Jokić stopper is still a mythical creature nowhere to be found. Some story tellers claim that it exist somewhere among us waiting to show up.
A prime Dwight Howard beats all but like 4 centers ever. Only the best of the best have an edge on him. He’s in the David Robinson tier if you ask me.
No one is stopping jokic lol
Jokic averaged 22/7/5 on 62%TS in that series with 2 steals per game.
Dwight averaged 8/5/0 on 75%TS in that series with 1 block and 1 steal per game.
He is absolutely right. He would stop Jokic.
As long as he has AD as his PF.
Jokic got better…
Only thing stopping Dwight is kitty
Lol Dwight comparing himself to jokic that’s best joke of the year ,jokic is one of the most basketball intelligent players ever played the game while he has an intelligence of a dead cat