Jokic on similarities with LeBron: We are the same athletic-wise… Can he jump as high as me?

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic jokes with reporters about the similarities between him and LeBron James:

“The speed is there. We are the same athletic-wise….I don’t know, can he jump as high as me? We are kind of similar in the quickness. He’s a little bit older, so, I don’t know, can he keep up? ….Ok, I’m joking. I mean he’s the best player in the league. He’s a guy who’s been doing this for a long time, affect the game in every possible way. There is some kind of similarities because how we affect our teammates. That is similar, just that”.

"The speed is there. I don't know, can he jump as high as me?"

Nikola was asked what similarities he sees between him and LeBron James 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/cDmSdaWiiO

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