Nikola Jokic is garnering significant attention in the 2024-25 NBA season due to his consistently impressive performances. In a recent matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, the Serbian standout exhibited remarkable talent, scoring 46 points, dishing out 10 assists, and securing nine rebounds in 43 minutes.
This effort propelled the Nuggets to a 122-111 victory over the Spurs. However, Jokic experienced a moment of frustration during the contest. Specifically, as he prepared to take a free throw in the third quarter, the referee bounced the ball toward him. Perceiving this action as disrespectful, Jokic expressed his displeasure vocally and demonstrated a reenactment of the referee’s pass to emphasize his point.
Nikola Jokic complaining about the pass from the ref at the free throw line 😭
— Mark Jackson’s Burner (@casualtakeking) January 5, 2025
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Mark Jackson’s Burner recently shared a video of the incident on X (formerly Twitter), which ignited a wave of reactions among basketball fans. Many enthusiasts found humor in Jokic’s response, prompting them to make lighthearted jokes. In contrast, some fans compared Jokic’s reaction to that of other players. Additionally, a segment of the fanbase began labeling Jokic as a crybaby.
No player in the league gets babied more than this guy
— . (@kkc13223) January 5, 2025
The Joker gotta be joking 💀💀
— Scams Charania (@ScamsCharania69) January 5, 2025
Jokic got a free throw? Weird, that never happens. Can you imagine if he got the Embiid or Giannis whistle?
— Let's Go!!! (@Styllizing) January 6, 2025
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If Bron did this he’d be arrested on site
— NBA Shake (@ShakeZoula) January 6, 2025
Treat my boy with some respect 🤣🤣🤣🤣
— Wright (@Reallyfrm215) January 6, 2025
But this is the guy they crowned because Embiid is a “bad guy” 🤣. Now that they are switching to Wemby, Jokic will be painted as a villain. The media is a weird bunch
— Jordan Cieslak (@jordancieslak75) January 6, 2025
It’s amazing to me the amount of people who don’t understand why Jokic has a legitimate complaint here
— David (@Not_NikolaJokic) January 6, 2025
Don't ever call Bron a crybaby again, Jokic fans.
— Crucifixphantom (@shavokingx) January 5, 2025
Victor Wembanyama Praised Nikola Jokic For His Achievements
Fans at the AT&T Center experienced a thrilling matchup showcasing Spurs star Victor Wembanyama and Nuggets star Jokic. In 39 minutes of play, Wembanyama recorded an impressive stat line: 20 points, 3 assists, and 23 rebounds. Furthermore, in a recent interview with The Denver Post, he expressed admiration for Jokic’s exceptional skills, highlighting the impact of the Nuggets’ star on the game.
“Multiple-time MVP. Soon to be MVP again. Can’t ask for a better way to get better.” Wembanyama said.
Nikola Jokic is currently having an outstanding season, averaging 31.5 points, 13 rebounds, and 9.7 assists per game during the 2024-25 NBA season. His remarkable skills have earned him praise from Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant in a recent interview. The Nuggets are currently ranked 4th in the Western Conference standings, with a record of 20 wins and 14 losses.
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