As he spun, Jokic tap-shoveled a pass to Gordon for a wide-open slam. The play baffled Milwaukee center Brook Lopez, turning in the opposite direction of the ball. It baffled the greater NBA sphere, as only Jokic can — an instantly-viral highlight from the Nuggets’ 127-117 win over the Bucks Saturday night.

He came through with his 30th triple-double of the season and delivering a few jaw-dropping highlights in the process. Though his recent stretch of missed games was undoubtedly frustrating for managers who had been hoping to ride him during the fantasy playoffs,

If you go back and look at some of Jokic’s draft profiles, he is praised for his IQ, work ethic, passing ability and feel for the game but slammed for a number of reasons. He is described as slow, unathletic, and a defensive liability who is weak around the basket and overall not strong enough.