Jalen Pickett has a lot of similarities with Nikola Jokic. They both play at their own pace and nobody can speed them up. They both have skillsets that are hidden behind a lumbering, awkward, yet somehow also graceful way of moving around on the court. And both of their talents pop the more that you watch them.

In this breakdown, I share some of the things that I find impressive about Pickett’s game, compare and contrast him with Jokic, and highlight his skill set and tendencies.

0:00 – Intro
1:26 – Transition
2:41 – PnR kickouts
3:45 – PnR pocket passes
4:54 – On the short roll
5:06 – Low post passing
6:15 – Slip passes and backdoors
7:24 – Booty ball
9:41 – Willingness to play off ball
11:59 – Jokic roles
13:04 – Head fakes, ball fakes, and craft