In a moment that defied logic, physics, and perhaps even common sense, Nikola Jokić casually launched a 62-foot, one-handed shot at the halftime buzzer against the Utah Jazz. The ball sailed through the air and swished through the net, leaving fans and players alike in stunned silence.
This wasn’t Jokić’s first rodeo with improbable shots. Earlier in the season, he sank a 66-foot buzzer-beater, making him and Stephen Curry the only players in NBA history to make two shots from at least 60 feet in a single season.
Jokić’s penchant for these long-range heaves isn’t just for show. He’s attempted a league-high number of shots from beyond half-court, embracing the low-percentage attempts with a nonchalance that borders on comedic.
As the NBA continues to evolve, Jokić’s blend of skill, creativity, and audacity ensures that fans are always in for a treat—and perhaps a physics lesson or two.