The Golden State Warriors and the Denver Nuggets Game kick off their first-round playoff matchup on Saturday in Game 1 of what should be a very competitive series. Dubs head coach Steve Kerr is well aware of the threats Denver brings to the table and there is clearly none bigger than reigning league MVP Nikola Jokic.

Heading into their highly-anticipated matchup, coach Kerr had nothing but praise for the Nuggets big man. The Warriors coach talked up Jokic's elite skill set while also revealing what he believes makes the All-Star center so very unique:

“That’s what makes him special, it’s pick your poison,” Kerr told reporters on Tuesday, via Kristi Rodriguez of NBC Sports. “He can score 1-on-1 down on the block, brilliant passer. Biggest thing for us is we can’t give up the easy stuff.”

When asked if he thought Jokic was a bigger threat as a passer or as a scorer, Kerr's hilarious one-word response said it all:

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“Yes,” Kerr said before chuckling.

Kerr and the Warriors clearly aren't underestimating Jokic and what he brings to the table. The Dubs will definitely come prepared as they look to make another deep run in this year's postseason.

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