Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesBill Simmons almost breaks down in tears over alleged end of Nuggets’ ‘Apex’ Nikola Jokic appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Nikola Jokic has set an incredibly high standard during his time with the Denver Nuggets. The three-time MVP has made dominant performances look routine, but his recent shooting struggles have raised questions about whether he can return to his best form.Bill Simmonsaddressed those concerns on his podcast. According to him, the version of Jokic he calls the “Apex Joker” might be gone. Simmons was teary-eyed while discussing the possibility that the center’s peak offensive dominance has ended.“Oh man, this really hurts,” Simmons said during the emotional moment. “Almost don’t want to do it…I think we have to pour one out for Apex Joker. I hate to break the news to you this way (but) his apex was six years. Most people’s apex in basketball is two to three.”Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)Bill Simmons believes we’re witnessing the decline of Nikola Jokic.“Apex Joker … that guy might be gone.”pic.twitter.com/qEcxEiFpIY— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) November 4, 2026“I’m not writing off Joker. I’m really concerned about him post-injury last year, the way he looked when he came back, how he looked in the playoffs, and how he looks this year because he can’t shoot threes anymore,” he added.Though Jokic’s numbers remain strong, his efficiency has dropped. He is averaging 22.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 9.0 assists through six games. However, he is shooting just 22.6% from three-point range.The decline follows a knee injury that kept him out for a month last season. Before the injury, Jokic averaged nearly 30 points per game and shot 43.5% from beyond the arc across his first 32 appearances. In the 33 games after returning, his three-point percentage fell to 31.9%.Jokic has also struggled to find his touch early this season. After Denver’s loss to Portland, he admitted that his practice shooting has not translated into games. Still, he described the struggle as a privilege because it gives him a reason to improve.Related: Raptors vs. Nuggets injury report: Kawhi Leonard still out, Cam Johnson listedRelated: Nuggets seal fate of 2024 1st-round pick bust with $5.55 million contract decision
Bill Simmons almost breaks down in tears over alleged end of Nuggets’ ‘Apex’ Nikola Jokic
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Nikola Jokic has set an incredibly high standard during his time with the Denver Nuggets. The three-time MVP has made dominant performances look routine, but his recent shooting struggles have raised questions about whether he can return to his best form. Bill Simmons addressed those concerns on his podcast . According to him, the version of Jokic […] The post Bill Simmons almost breaks down in tears over alleged end of Nuggets’ ‘Apex’ Nikola Jokic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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- Bill Simmons almost breaks down in tears over alleged end of Nuggets’ ‘Apex’ Nikola Jokic.
- Nikola Jokic has set an incredibly high standard during his time with the Denver Nuggets.
- The three-time MVP has made dominant performances look routine, but his recent shooting struggles have raised questions about whether he can return to his best form.
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