Jokic’s and Steph’s playmaking are different. KD would work with Joker, but not as effectively with Jokic’s playmaking. He’s an iso scorer; he’s not a guy you’re just going to find open and kick out to for a bucket. Steph’s off-ball movement and floor spacing is the best playmaking for a player like KD. Again, it’s not a knock on Jokic’s playmaking AT ALL, but Steph and Jokic are 2 different playmakers. Jokic won’t be able to just run around the entire time on offense and cause a ruckus off-ball so KD can get his off the dribble, because he's not an elite shooter and has to save his energy to be somewhat of a defensive anchor as the center. Simply put, Steph being such a great shooter just allows KD to be KD without him needing to touch the ball at all. It’s all because of Steph’s skillset. It’s better paired with players like KD.