As Spain prepare to defend their crown at FIBA EuroBasket 2025, Santi Aldama is making headlines not only for embracing his role with the national team but also for the way he describes the Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. The Memphis Grizzlies forward, speaking to FIBA ahead of the tournament, offered high praise for the reigning NBA Finals MVP.

“He’s probably a combination of both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic. He always makes the right read. If he doesn’t have the ball, it’s probably better for us,” Aldama said.

The comparison makes sense. Doncic and Jokic both control time and space for their teams, dictating tempo in ways that make them the best at what they do. What separates Jokic, though, is that he is more than just a playmaker—he is the complete package.

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