Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Nikola Jokic throws wildest pass of NBA season

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Darryn Albert | Last updated Nov 25, 2025 8:09 AM ET

Nikola Jokic was at it again this week with his witchcraft and wizardry.

Jokic and the Denver Nuggets faced off on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn. During the closing stages of the fourth quarter, Jokic threw an absolutely ludicrous pass to Nuggets teammate Peyton Watson for the assist.

Nikola Jokic continues to impress with his play

As he was driving one-on-one against Grizzlies big man Santi Aldama, Jokic seemingly got his vision blocked by a double-team from Memphis’ Cam Spencer. But somehow, Jokic was still able to find a cutting Watson by the baseline and dropped a feathery soft pass behind his back to feed Watson for the easy layup.

Nikola Jokic is no doubt one of the greatest passers in the game.

Absolutely nuts.pic.twitter.com/4392jAYTgr
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) November 25, 2025

Some social media users also noted that even the Grizzlies bench was visibly stunned by the majesty of Jokic’s dime there.

peep the Grizz bench reactions to this Jokic pass lol pic.twitter.com/m0CZhTTDbf
— eric (@EricTweetsNBA) November 25, 2025

The three-time MVP Jokic finished with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 16 assists. That helped the Nuggets secure a 125-115 victory over the Grizzlies, moving them to 13-4 on the season.

Now 30 years old, Jokic has already produced some absolute poetry before when it comes to his passes. But with that dime on Monday from a seemingly impossible angle and window of vision, Jokic may have produced some of his best work yet.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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