Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is no stranger to knocking down incredibly difficult shots. On Sunday evening, the Nuggets hosted the Chicago Bulls as part of NBA preseason action, and early on Jokic reminded fans of just what a tough shot maker he is.

Just seconds into the contest, Jokic found himself working in an isolation scenario against Bulls’ center Andre Drummond, and he promptly knocked down a seemingly impossibly off balance step back jump shot from the baseline.

The jumper drew incredulous reactions from the fans, commentators, as well as Bulls defenders.

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Over the course of his career, Nikola Jokic has come to be known for, among many other things, his ability to make these high difficulty shots with seemingly no means of balancing himself. Jokic knocked down several shots of that variety during the Nuggets’ 2023 run to the NBA championship, especially in their Western Conference Finals series against the Los Angeles Lakers via a 4-0 sweep.

Following the 2023 playoff run, which was one of the most overpowering individual postseasons in recent NBA history, Jokic has cemented himself as the (largely) undisputed best player in the world. The unusual mix of Jokic’s passing, size, and, of course, his ability to make baskets like the one above rendered opposing defenses helpless.

When they play the Lakers on October 24, the Nuggets will tip off the 2023–24 season and begin their title defense. The 2023 title rings will be presented to Jokic and his teammates during that home game.