Darko Rajaković discusses defensive challenges against Nikola Jokić

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković discussed the difficulty of defending NBA superstar Nikola Jokić during an appearance on the ‘Kole Point’ podcast. Rajaković joked about meeting Jokić for drinks the night before a game, but clarified that his actual approach involves attempting to slow the player down and hoping for an off-night.

Rajaković categorized Jokić alongside players like Luka Dončić, Victor Wembanyama, and LeBron James as individuals for whom a definitive defensive tactic does not exist. He noted that coaches can only attempt to make the game more difficult for such players, but ultimately cannot stop them from dominating.