Gregg Popovich, the legendary head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, is tasked with the development of Victor Wembanyama this year, one of the most impressive generational prospects of basketball in recent years.
AS Monaco star guard Mike James is earning praise from NBA elites, with reigning NBA Finals MVP Nikola Jokic acknowledging him as a "ruthless scorer." James is on the verge of making history, needing just 12 points to surpass Vassilis Spanoulis, the current EuroLeague's all-time leading scorer with 4455 points.
LeBron James achieved a milestone by reaching 40,000 points, but despite his historic night, the Denver Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic with 35 points and 10 rebounds, orchestrated a late surge to secure a 124-114 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night.
Gregg Popovich, the legendary head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, is tasked with the development of Victor Wembanyama this year, one of the most impressive generational prospects of basketball in recent years.
AS Monaco star guard Mike James is earning praise from NBA elites, with reigning NBA Finals MVP Nikola Jokic acknowledging him as a "ruthless scorer." James is on the verge of making history, needing just 12 points to surpass Vassilis Spanoulis, the current EuroLeague's all-time leading scorer with 4455 points.
LeBron James achieved a milestone by reaching 40,000 points, but despite his historic night, the Denver Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic with 35 points and 10 rebounds, orchestrated a late surge to secure a 124-114 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night.
Nikola Jokic returned to action following the All-Star break, leading the Denver Nuggets to a dominant 130-110 win against the Washington Wizards, breaking his team's three-game losing streak. The Serbian carried the NBA champions, finishing the match with 21 points on 10/10 two-pointers, 19 rebounds, and 15 assists, with Michael Porter adding 22 points, Jamal Murray 18, and Aaron Gordon 17.
Former Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl thinks Nikola Jokic is the greatest player to wear the No. 15 jersey in the franchise's history. "Happy bday to the champ, the ultimate team guy and the greatest player to wear #15 in Denver hoops history," Karl tweeted on Jokic's birthday. Interestingly, Karl also tagged Carmelo Anthony, who also wore the No. 15 jersey during his Nuggets days.
The Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic had a quite direct answer when asked if he could team up with his great friend Luka Doncic. However, judging from Jokic's answer, it would be on his terms, with Doncic needing to join the Nuggets.
Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets superstar and latest NBA champion, named five players from the NBA who would make up the All-European team for him. According to Harrison Wind, Jokic named the following names, all from post-Yugoslav countries, in his first five.
It's quite surprising to think that Denver Nuggets leader Nikola Jokic has never had an All-Star teammate. This trend seemed like it might change this year, with Jamal Murray consistently performing as one of the top guards in the Western Conference. However, Murray was once again left out of the NBA's mid-season event.
Nikola Jokic delivered a stellar performance, guiding the Denver Nuggets to a 120-108 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Despite sitting out the previous game due to lower back pain, Jokic showcased his brilliance with 27 points, a season-high 22 rebounds, and 12 assists. The Serbian center secured his 15th triple-double of the season by the end of the third quarter.
In a historic performance on Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic set multiple records, including becoming the highest-scoring European player in a single NBA game. Doncic lit up the scoreboard with a career-high 73 points, leading his team to a 148–143 victory.
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has earned himself the nickname of the 'Baby Jokic,' but as he continues to carve out his own legacy, it seems this comparison may soon lose its relevance. During an appearance on the JJ Redick podcast, Sengun was asked about the parallels drawn between him and the reigning NBA Finals MVP, Nikola Jokic.
Carmelo Anthony has expressed his belief that the Denver Nuggets had concealed motives when they assigned the No. 15 jersey to Nikola Jokic, calling it a "petty maneuver." Anthony suggested that this move was an attempt to diminish his legacy with the team, sharing his perspective during an appearance on 7PM in Brooklyn.
Nikola Jokic showcased a masterful performance, demonstrating how to impact the game without relying on scoring, while the Denver Nuggets smoothly cruised past the Detroit Pistons, handing them their 18th consecutive road loss with a 131-114 victory on Sunday night.
15-year NBA veteran Goran Dragic recently announced the star-studded lineup for his farewell event, which is set to take place on August 23 and 24 in Ljubljana during the upcoming summer. "I wanted to bring all the stars I played with," Dragic said on Thursday, via Sport Klub.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has expressed upset with the constant scrutiny of minor details in sportsmen's lives. In a conversation with teammate Michael Porter Jr. on the 'Curious Mike' podcast, Jokic shared his feelings about the public's heightened attention.
Nikola Jokic delivered a flawless performance, going perfect from both the field and the free-throw line, accumulating 26 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 142-105 victory for the Denver Nuggets over the Ja Morant-less Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night. Jokic achieved an 11-for-11 shooting record, nailed his sole 3-point attempt, and maintained a clean 3-for-3 from the free-throw line.
Selecting the top five athletes in any sports league is no easy feat, and for Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, widely considered the best basketball player globally, the task is even more challenging.
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic, who is often talked about because of his apparent nonchalance toward basketball, talked about his life goals beyond basketball. Speaking to Michael Porter Jr. in the Curious Mike podcast, the Serbian center talked about his ultimate life goals.
Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic earlier revealed that he reached out to his former teammate, PJ Dozier, who made the move to Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade this summer after their time together in Denver (2019-22). When Nikola Stojkovic of Mozzart Sport asked about Jokic's insights into Serbian basketball and the Partizan fans, Dozier affirmed the accuracy of his observations.
During the latest episode of The OGs with former NBA players Mike Miller and Udonis Haslem, Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo showered praise on Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. When Miller asked about the toughest player to guard in the league, Adebayo didn't hesitate to name Jokic, referring to him as the "big fella" from Serbia.