Shen Jing responds to defeating Jokic! Official EuroBasket account: Don’t call him Little Jokic, call him Daddy Shen Jing

On September 4th Beijing time, Turkey beat Serbia 95-90, locking in first place in Group A with a 5-0 record. In the knockout round of 16, Turkey will meet Sweden, and Serbia will face Finland. Shen Jing made 10 of 17 shots, 4 of 7 from beyond the arc, totaling 28 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists, including decisive free throws and a steal. Jokic shot 10 of 16, 2 of 6 from three, contributing 22 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals.

In this highly anticipated matchup, Shen Jing’s victory over Jokic sparked widespread discussion. Statistically, Shen Jing clearly outperformed Jokic in their personal duel. He scored 28 points compared to Jokic’s 22; outrebounded him 13 to 9; assisted 8 times versus 4; and shot 4 of 7 from three-point range. This comprehensive performance perfectly showcased Shen Jing’s talent and value.

NBA analyst Perkins previously dubbed Shen Jing “Little Jokic,” but in this game, the Rockets star proved he has truly grown his wings.The official FIBA EuroBasket account even wrote: “Don’t call him ‘Little Jokic’ anymore, call him ‘Daddy Shen Jing’ instead.”

If both Turkey and Serbia advance all the way to the EuroBasket final, the showdown between Shen Jing and Jokic will happen again. In the upcoming NBA season, with both the Nuggets and Rockets considered Western Conference contenders, the two are also expected to face off in the playoffs.

“MVP” chants echoed throughout the arena for Shen Jing, and Turkish media praised his performance enthusiastically. Haber reported: “Alperen Shen Jing completely exploded!” Onedio specifically mentioned that one of Shen Jing’s assists brought the entire crowd to their feet.

In an interview with Fanatik, Shen Jing said: “Jokic is one of the best players in the world right now. Competing against him and winning means a lot to us. When he gave me an open shot, I confidently took and made the basket.”