Nikola Jokić breaks down viral preseason behind-the-back pass, his new 'personal favorite' assist

Top Stories Nikola Jokić breaks down viral preseason behind-the-back pass, his new 'personal favorite' assist Nikola Jokić broke down his eye-popping assist to Cam Johnson in the Nuggets' preseason opener against the Jazz. Ben Lambert, for NBA.com October 14, 2026 9:24 PM Nikola Jokić and Cam Johnson broke down his viral behind-the-back dime against the Utah Jazz. Play Yahoo Fantasy High Score Today! Nikola Jokić and Cam Johnson broke down his viral behind-the-back dime against the Utah Jazz with NBA staff in recent days, sharing some insight into one of The Joker’s favorite assists of his career. Q: "Where would you rank that in your all-time passes?" JOKER: "Probably right on the top." Nikola Jokić on his UNREAL behind-the-back no-look crosscourt dime, plus Cam Johnson’s full breakdown as the recipient on the other end 🔥 pic.twitter.com/J578tYiuxv — NBA (@NBA) October 14, 2026 Jokić backed down Lauri Markkanen in the strong side corner during the Nuggets’ preseason opener on Oct. 4, then, after catching sight of Johnson, slung a behind-the-back pass along the baseline, whipping it past three defenders directly into his teammate’s hands for an open 3-pointer. “I didn’t have to move my hands,” said Johnson. “Amazingly fast.” Jokić said such passes often come to mind, but he needs to practice them. He’s delivered more than a few highlight-reel assists in his career, tallying 6,080 dimes, good for No. 41 on the all-time charts. “(This one would) be right on top,” said Jokić. “I think that’s my personal favorite.” Related Jokić reiterates plan to stay with Nuggets Nikola Jokić plans to re-sign with the Denver Nuggets, ‘if they want me.’ 2026-27 Season Preview: Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets enter the season looking to address depth and defense after three straight early playoff exits. NBA Fantasy: Center preview - sleepers, breakouts RotoWire's Jeff Edgerton details which sleeper and breakout centers you want in your fantasy basketball drafts. SGA, Wemby headline All-NBA First Team Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, Cade Cunningham, Luka Dončić and Nikola Jokić were named to the Kia All-NBA First Team.