Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic doesn’t mind the perceived differences in the way he is officiated compared to other stars.

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets have gotten off to a strong start to their title defense in the 2023-24 NBA season. The Nuggets currently sit with a solid record of 10-5, and Jokic has looked the part of the reigning NBA Finals MVP and two-time regular season MVP, leading the Nuggets in virtually every major statistic and continuing to make a mockery of opposing defenses on a nightly basis.

In fact, so dominant has Jokic been both this season and dating back the last few years that opposing defenses sometimes tend to resort to overly physical tactics to try to throw the big man off of his game, sometimes resulting in Jokic not getting foul calls that other players like Joel Embiid, who are known more for their embellishment of contact, might get.

Still, it appears that Jokic isn’t phased by that perceived disparity.

“That’s normal,” said the Nuggets star, per Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. “Seems like some guys are getting more beneficial calls. Some guys are not. And that’s normal. And some guys can say a little bit more. Some guys can’t. And that’s normal. I accept it.”

Due to the nature of their games, players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James are practically impossible to officiate. Nikola Jokic is in the same category. Though it’s not always the case, a foul could be called each and every time the Nuggets star is in the area of the basket.

In any event, it is unlikely that the Joker will alter his approach to the game anytime soon for the Nuggets.