The Nuggets lost to the Washington Wizards (122-113) on the road in what fans are describing as one of their worst games of the season. Jokic had a fantastic game, finishing with a career-high 56 points, 16 rebounds, and eight assists on 57.8% shooting.
In his news conference following the game, Nikola Jokic made the rather humorous suggestion that Nuggets players should receive a salary reduction to boost their enthusiasm for the games ahead.
Jokic said, “A reaction. In my country, where I’m coming from, after this kind of stretch you’re gonna get a paycheck that is a little bit less than you are worth. So maybe that’s what we need to do. Maybe a little motivation that way”
Once the pride of the NBA Western Conference, the Nuggets were the 2023 NBA champions. However, with their tenth defeat of the season, there are now significant doubts over their continued relevance as a contender. Fans believe the Nuggets lack the depth to compete with their rivals after losing a significant role player in consecutive summers.
At this point, the Nuggets might as well do whatever it takes to improve the situation. Nikola Jokic is the only player on the squad who most definitely doesn’t deserve to be benched or have his salary reduced. He was really outstanding against the Wizards. However, it’s unfortunate that he lost while playing against a team that had lost 16 straight games.
Nikola Jokic Interacted With A Young Fan Who Got Emotional While Meeting The Nuggets Star
A vicious genius who aspires to win countless more rings during his career, Nikola Jokic is a brutal competitor on the floor. However, the Joker is prepared to reveal a more humorous side to his admirers before tip-off. It quickly surfaced on the internet.
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The 2023 champions’ future is still up in the air, but this defeat ought to serve as a wake-up call for the whole squad. Jokic has already requested assistance, and if the Nuggets don’t make some roster changes, they may be in danger.
We already know that Jokic is regarded as one of the game’s top players. Jokic is averaging 29.9 points, 13.4 rebounds, and 10.4 assists per game on 55.9% shooting. He would be the clear favorite to win MVP thus far if the Nuggets were higher than ninth in the standings.
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