The Nuggets star’s casual disregard for the aftermath of the team’s first ever NBA championship have further endeared him to fans
Nikola Jokić capped off a record-setting postseason when the Denver Nuggets beat the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA finals on Monday night to clinch the team’s maiden championship, becoming the first player to lead the league in total points (600), rebounds (269) and assists (190) in a single postseason. The NBA’s two-time Most Valuable Player – an award he says he has “zero interest” in – added more hardware to his resume, too, capturing the NBA finals MVP trophy.
He’s also managed to set the standard moving forward for the most low-key celebration by a star athlete.
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