One of the most well-liked NBA players right now, Nikola Jokic’s popularity further increased after he guided the Denver Nuggets to the 2022–23 NBA Championship. Even though the Joker isn’t exactly a seeker of attention, he is unable to stop it now because he is known to every basketball fan on the planet.
That much is clear after Jokic went rafting in Bosnia and was treated with MVP chants from several people who recognized him. The Nuggets star made sure to greet and wave at those fans cheering for him, though he seemed to be a bit shy. He was all smiles, though, as he enjoyed the moment.
Video of fans giving love to Nikola Jokic
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Still, Nikola Jokic is deserving of all the accolades. He was outstanding the entire 2022–2023 season, and the Nuggets and he were rewarded with an NBA championship for his perseverance.
Jokic ought to have shared the MVP award for the regular season with Philadelphia 76ers player Joel Embiid.
If you were to ask Jokic which award he would prefer, he would undoubtedly say that the Larry O’Brien Trophy over the Michael Jordan NBA MVP title. Furthermore, he already owns two of the latter.