Nuggets' Nikola Jokic is reportedly angry with teammates. Okay, well, not actually.
The reigning NBA Finals MVP celebrated his birthday last week, but his teammates did not get him anything for the special occasion.
In a post-game interview, Jokic was asked if he had received any gifts for his birthday last week from his teammates.
The all-star big man Jokingly replied that his teammates were the worst because they failed to bring him any gifts.
"Nothing, absolutely nothing," Jokic said.
He adds,"It's crazy. Bad teammates, bad teammates, terrible teammates."
The Joker celebrated his 29th birthday after playing in the 2024 NBA All-Star game in Indianapolis. It was the sixth all-star game of his career.
There's no hint that Jokic received any gifts for his special day as the all-star big man isn't active on any social media account platform. It's difficult to tell if he even celebrated his birthday at all.
The two time MVP turns 30 next season so there may be more emphasis to get Jokic something for his birthday then.
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Nikola Jokic: Nuggets' Birthday Boy got a W
Still without any gifts from his teammates, Jokic was big time on Sunday by helping his Nuggets defeat the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.
Jokic was sensational in the game, posting his third straight triple-double and his 18th on the season, dropping 32 points, 16 rebounds, and 16 assists.
It was the third one with at least 30 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists. He's only the second player to have at least three 30/15/15 games in NBA history, along with Oscar Robertson, who had 11 in his career.
It was the 122nd triple-double of his career, which puts him fourth on the all-time triple-double list. '
During the season, Jokic averages 26.1 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 9.3 assists per game while shooting 68.6% from the field. He remains incredibly efficient and consistent for a Nuggets team looking to move up the rankings.
Jokic's latest achievement comes at a time when the MVP race is heating up.
Players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, and Giannis Antetokoump are all gunning for the league's most prestigious award.
It's likely the Nuggets center could walk away with a third MVP by the end of this season.
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