A former NBA player shares a surprising revelation about Nikola Jokic, connecting the MVP to the late Kobe Bryant in a controversial way.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokić lead their respective conferences in the third fan returns of #NBAAllStar Voting presented by AT&T. Fans account for 50% of the vote to decide All-Star starters. Players and a media panel account for 25% each. pic.twitter.com/FBGGd00GB2

The fan voting for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game continues to heat up, and the second returns were unveiled on Thursday. Milwaukee Bucks star

Kevin Durant did the same recently, crowning Jokić as a member on his Top 10 list of greatest NBA players ever. This prompted Michelle Beadle to bring up the topic on Run It Back. Lou Williams admitted that he isn’t willing to entertain the argument right now, however, the three-time MVP certainly can demand a place in the conversation.

Shaquille O'Neal is one of the most prolific centers that ... LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 03: Nikola Jokic #15 passes to Bones Hyland #3 of the Denver Nuggets as Dwight Howard #39 of the ...

With a game against the Denver Nuggets coming down to the final possession, Wembanyama was tasked with guarding three-time MVP Nikola Jokić with a one-point lead. Jokić, perhaps the most offensively effective player of a generation, turned to his signature Sombor Shuffle move for a game-winning basket.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Joki continue to lead the Eastern and Western Conferences, respectively, in the