Jokic ranks behind-the-back dime among his best passes

Cam Johnson details catch on the other end

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 56m1 min read

Q: "Where would you rank that in your all-time passes?" JOKER: "Probably right on the top." Nikola Jokić on his UNREAL Via @NBA on X

What happened: Nikola Jokic ranked his behind-the-back no-look crosscourt dime at the top of his all-time passes. Cam Johnson, the recipient, gave a full breakdown of the play from his perspective.

Why it matters: The exchange adds to Jokic's passing reputation entering the 2026-27 season. He sits 12 triple-doubles short of Russell Westbrook's record mark of 209.

What to watch: Denver opens the 2026-27 season against Oklahoma City on Oct. 22.

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