Meiji: No active big man can reach Jokic’s level, but Shen Jing can become the next Jokic

Recently, American reporter Dan Devine talked about Shen Jing and Jokic in the podcast "The Big Number".

"Through the performance in previous seasons and the European Championships, we have seen a big player similar to Jokic - Shen Jing has an excellent touch, a strange shooting angle, flexible footsteps, and outstanding passing ability. Although there is no active insider who can reach the level of Jokic, but if Shen Jing can score steadily outside the three-point line, and combine his inside skills and organizational skills, maybe he can really become the next Jokic. I don't It means that he can definitely become a top ten player in the league, but if he can add three-point shooting skills, everything is possible. He is already an offensive core and an excellent passer with excellent touch at the basket. His one-on-one matchup with Jokic in this summer's European Championship is a top-notch matchup. If he can really develop three-point shooting, his position on the MVP odds list may be higher. Devine said.

In the opening game against the Thunder this season, Shen Jing played 49 minutes, making 12 of 24 shots, 5 of 8 three-pointers, 10 of 11 free throws, and scored 39 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal and 1 block.