Carmelo Anthony Unveils Shocking Secret Behind Nuggets Star’s Unstoppable Rise

Ever wonder what truly sets a basketball phenom apart from the rest? Sure, we all know Nikola Jokic from the Denver Nuggets is a beast on the court — but what is it, exactly, that catapults him above NBA royalty? Carmelo Anthony gave us a little peek behind the curtain recently, and it’s not just Jokic’s stats (though those triple-doubles are insane). It’s his uncanny patience and this almost telepathic connection with his teammates. Imagine having eyes in the back of your head, seeing plays unfold five, ten moves ahead—that’s the wizardry Jokic brings every night. Let’s dive into why the man they call “Joker” isn’t just special—he might just be basketball’s ultimate strategist.

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There is no doubt that Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets is one of the best players in the NBA, but people debate what makes him so special.

But everyone agrees that he has a temperament and mind that make him unlike anyone else.

Carmelo Anthony talked about Jokic on NBC, and he summed up why he is so special.

According to Anthony, it’s Jokic’s patience and connection to his team that sets him above everyone else.

“He’s patient. He’s connected with his group of guys. The Denver offense understands that everything goes through Joker. He has the best set of eyes in the NBA right now. What he’s able to do orchestrating that offense, I just love the position Joker be is on the court,” Anthony said.

"He has the best set of eyes in the NBA right now."

Carmelo and the NBA Showtime crew breakdown Jokic's passing ability.

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When Anthony says that Jokic has the best set of eyes in the league, he means that Jokic can strategize and plan better than anyone else.

At many times, it feels like he has eyes in the back of his head, and he’s able to see his teammates and predict where they will be five to ten steps down the line.

It’s no surprise that Denver’s offense runs through Jokic.

The man is able to create his own buckets or locate and assist the rest of the roster.

Jokic can do it all and does so night after night.

As predicted, 2025-26 has had an explosive start, and he has averaged 20.0 points, 15.3 rebounds, and 11.7 assists during the first three games.

He has become a walking triple-double machine over the last few years and looks to keep it up this season.

Earning so many triple-doubles proves that Jokic can do everything, which further proves Anthony’s point that no one can see and run the floor like him.

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