Nikola Jokic's no-look pass takes top spot on 2026 NBA preseason countdown

Honor follows his 2025-26 Fan Favorites Assist award.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

“That’s not even real.” 🤯😂 @RealAClifton, @Darren_Collison, @TThompson, and @SkyDigg4 go around the horn to discuss Nik Via @NBATV on X

What happened: A no-look pass by Nikola Jokic earned the No. 1 ranking on the 2026 NBA preseason top-plays countdown. NBA TV analyst Darren Collison joined Allie Clifton, Tristan Thompson, and Skylar Diggins-Smith on a panel to break down the playmaking sequence.

Why it matters: The preseason recognition comes immediately after Jokic collected the 2025-26 NBA Fan Favorites Assist of the Year trophy. His passing remains the centerpiece of his offensive workload entering the 2026-27 campaign.

What to watch: Jokic opens the 2026-27 regular season during NBA Opening Week on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

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@NBATV 2026-10-18T01:53:28.186093+00:00

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