Nuggets' Nikola Jokic Has Hilarious Reaction to Caitlin Clark's 'Best in the World' Praise

Denver superstar thinks Clark's high praise is due to their shared agent.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:24pm

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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic had a lighthearted response after WNBA star Caitlin Clark called him the 'best player in the world' during a recent NBC broadcast. Jokic joked that the reason for Clark's high praise is that they share the same agent, Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management.

Why it matters

Jokic is widely considered one of the NBA's elite players, having won multiple MVP awards and led the Nuggets to consistent playoff success. Clark's praise further cements Jokic's status as one of the game's premier talents, even drawing comparisons to the best players across both the NBA and WNBA.

The details

During the Nuggets' recent win over the Golden State Warriors, NBC analyst Caitlin Clark said Jokic is 'probably my favorite player to watch and the best player in the world.' When informed of Clark's comments, Jokic responded with a chuckle, saying 'We have the same agent. That's why she said it.' While their shared representation may have played a role, Jokic's stellar play speaks for itself, as he nearly recorded another triple-double in the victory.

  • On March 29, 2026, Caitlin Clark made her 'best player in the world' comments about Jokic during NBC's broadcast.
  • On March 30, 2026, Jokic responded to Clark's praise with his humorous agent-based explanation.

The players

Nikola Jokic

The superstar center for the Denver Nuggets, a two-time NBA MVP known for his elite all-around game and playmaking ability.

Caitlin Clark

A WNBA star and one of the league's most popular players, who was serving as an analyst for NBC during the Nuggets-Warriors game.

Jeff Schwartz

The sports agent who represents both Nikola Jokic and Caitlin Clark through his firm, Excel Sports Management.

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What they’re saying

“'I think everybody knew he was going to do everything he could to get back. I mean, there's not many people that average a triple-double. You're lucky to get maybe a couple of those in a season; he's done it all year long and back-to-back years. It's pretty incredible, and honestly, he's probably my favorite player to watch and the best player in the world.'”

— Caitlin Clark, WNBA Analyst

“'We have the same agent. That's why she said it.'”

— Nikola Jokic

What’s next

The Nuggets will next face the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, March 31, 2026, as Jokic looks to continue his dominant play.

The takeaway

Nikola Jokic's lighthearted response to Caitlin Clark's high praise underscores his humble and humorous personality, even as he cements his status as one of the NBA's elite superstars. The shared agent connection may have played a role, but Jokic's remarkable on-court performance speaks for itself.