<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> legend Julius ‘Dr. J’ Erving recently got himself into some dangerous waters. He made a list of the top-10 greatest players in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NB</a>A history, an ever-debated subject.



The legendary forward chose Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Oscar Robertson, Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Karl Malone and Tiny Archibald as the best ever.



That’s why ESPN pundit Stephen A. Smith put him on blast for snubbing the likes of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> from that list, even if he only meant to make it about retired players.



<h2>Stephen A. Smith Rips Julis Erving’s Top-10 List</h2>



“[Julius Erving] didn’t choose any active players. He’s entitled to his own opinion, I just think he’s wrong,” Smith said. “You cannot have an all-time top 10 list without LeBron James. I’ve got LeBron James as a top-two player all time, what do you mean he’s not on the list?”



“You talk about Steph not being on the list. Steph has been in the league for over a decade, he’s got four championships. LeBron James has been in the league for 20 years. He played more years than most of the players Dr. J had on the list, so certainly experience is not an issue there,” continued Smith.



“LeBron James for what he brings to the table, is one of the top two or three players in the history of basketball,” Smith added. “Anyone that knows basketball knows that.”


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Even the greatest LeBron James hater knows he’s a top-10 player at worst, and era bias aside, Erving should’ve known what he was getting into with this controversial list.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-knicks">New York Knicks</a> want to return to the postseasons during the 2023-2024 season and they know they need to do everything they can to keep as many of the players that made that possible last season.



However, the franchise also needs new players to bring something fresh to the bench to support the starters, which will hopefully be similar to the previous season where they were able to reach the conference semifinals.



For the upcoming season, they don’t have drafted players, but so far the Knicks have three additions: Jaylen Martin, Jacob Topping, and Donte DiVincenzo. On the other hand, they released <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/derrick-rose">Derrick Rose</a> who recently signed with the Grizzlies.



<h2>Who is the player who could sign a $75m extension with the Knicks?</h2>



According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, the player who is in line to sign a big extension is Josh Hart. His new contract would be a 4-year extension and $75 million. He is one of the bench guards that was key to the Knicks’ success last season.



During the 2022-2023 season, Harts’ personal stats were 25 games played with a single start, 30.0 MPG, .586 FG, .519 threes, .789 free throws, 7.0 RPG, 3.6 APG, 1.4 SPG, .5 BPG and 10.2 PPG being one of the six players averaging over ten points per game.



Last season, the Knicks won 47 games and lost only 35, being the 5th best team in the Eastern Conference. They lost to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> in the conference semifinals. The Knicks are hoping that Hart will sign the extension and continue to be a key player for them in the upcoming seasons.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a> saw a lot of potential in Jaylen Brown in the 2016 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> Draft, when they selected him out of UC Berkeley with the third overall pick. Eventually, the team saw him blossom into the superstar it knew he could become.



At 26, Brown is already a two-time NBA All-Star and has helped the Boston Celtics make the 2022 NBA Finals as well as the Conference Finals last season. Therefore, his presence is seen as crucial for the franchise’s long-term success.



Just like Jayson Tatum, we’re talking about a talent Boston has been developing for a while now, so it doesn’t want anyone else to capitalize on his growth. That’s why the Celtics are giving him a record-breaking deal.



<h2>Jaylen Brown’s contract with the Celtics</h2>



According to NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic, Jaylen Brown agreed on a five-year, $304 million supermax contract extension with the Boston Celtics ahead of the 2023-24 season.


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<h2>How much does Jaylen Brown make a week?</h2>



Bobby Marks of ESPN reports the $304m will be split differently each season. In 2023-24, Jaylen Brown’s annual salary would be $52,368,085, which breaks down as follows: $4,364,007 a month; $1,091,001 a week; $155,857 a day; $6,494 an hour; $108 a minute; and $1.8 a second.

Jaylen Brown's salary at Celtics: How much does he make per hour, day, week, month, and year?

Jaylen Brown's salary at Celtics: How much does he make per hour, day, week, month, and year? - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-knicks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New York Knicks</a> are coming off back-to-back positive <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> seasons, but they’re still at least one piece away from being a legit contender, even after adding Jalen Brunson.



Notably, Evan Fournier seems to think he could’ve been that missing piece. He’s resentful to the organization and coach Tom Thibodeau for not playing him even when they clearly needed something different in the playoffs.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat</a> had an answer for everything Thibs threw at them. That’s why Fournier — who doesn’t expect to come back next season — put the coach and the organization on blast.



<h2>Evan Fournier Destroys The Knicks</h2>



“You want to spit on everyone, you have hatred,” Fournier said. “Derrick Rose and I looked at each other and said to each other: ‘What the hell are we doing here?’ During the five-on-five practice, we were on the side like some prospects.”



“I would be very surprised to be a Knick next year. They pay me 18 million, they have no interest in keeping me,” he continued. “If I stayed, it would be a disaster basketball-wise for my career. I can manage a year without playing. Two… that would be terrible.”



“If you want to trade me with a good return, why didn’t you use me?” Fournier asked. “I was coming out of a season where I was the fourth-best 3-point shooter in the league. Why not take advantage of it? Now they won’t get anything interesting and that’s normal because I couldn’t show anything [on the court].”


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Truth be told, Fournier isn’t exactly the kind of player who should be making that much money, but the Knicks could’ve at least given him a chance. Now, he’ll look to silence them with his play somewhere else.

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Evan Fournier claims he wants to 'spit on' the Knicks and Tom Thibodeau in epic rant - Bolavip US

Skip Bayless is a well-known sports analyst, which is why he is one of the toughest critics in the sports industry, not only for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a>, but also for the NHL and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a>, he is known for dropping controversial tweets and opinions during the season.



However, some players have spoken out against Bayless, saying that his disrespectful words are usually empty and that most players don’t care about his opinions. Sometimes he has had to apologize for his opinions.



Among the top sports shows in the United States is Undisputed (FS1), hosted by Skip Bayless and co-hosted by Jen Hale and previously by Shannon Sharpe.



<h2>What was the NBA All-Star that spoke about Skip Bayless?</h2>



Charles Barkley, an 11-time NBA All-Star, recently spoke out against Skip Bayless, explaining why people dislike him and pointing out how he has been disrespectful to sports players and other cohosts.



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Since Bayless was left hosting Undisputed by himself, the criticism against him has been harsher. Some people have pointed out that Shannon Sharpe left the show because he could no longer stand Skip and his personality.

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Just last week, everybody — even in non–<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> circles — was talking about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/victor-wembanyama" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Victor Wembanayama</a>. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-antonio-spurs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">San Antonio Spurs</a> rookie was set to make his debut in the Summer League after going first overall in the draft.



Wembanyama made countless public appearances, addressing the media, shooting videos and whatnot. But it wasn’t his basketball-related activities that made him viral.



Wemby made the rounds after his security guard hit pop star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/britney-spears" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Britney Spears</a> in the face. The days went by and she still hasn’t gotten an apology, so she took to social media to call him out.



<h2>Britney Spears Calls Victor Wembanyama Out</h2>



“I wanna share with you guys an incident that happened in Vegas that a lot of people are talking about,” said Britney.



“I heard on the news this radio station talking smack and talking s**t that’s why I’m addressing it.&nbsp;I didn’t appreciate the people saying I deserved to be hit because no woman ever deserves to be hit,” added Spears.



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Truth be told, the footage shows that Wemby had absolutely nothing to do with this. But even if that were the case, a little empathy and solidarity wouldn’t hurt the seven-footer.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-antonio-spurs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">San Antonio Spurs</a> will take things slowly with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/victor-wembanyama" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Victor Wembanyama</a>. The first-overall pick of the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> Draft is coming off a long season, so he might not play again after two games in the Summer League.



Wemby is going to have a long offseason to prepare and get his body ready for the actual thing several months from now. And that also includes easing up his mind after weeks of frenzy and never-ending attention.



Add the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/britney-spears" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Britney Spears</a> controversy to the mix, and the French standout may have a little too much on his plate right now, which is why he’s looking to get a break from NBA media already.



<h2>Victor Wembanyama is Tired Of NBA Media Already</h2>



“It’s just me getting comfortable with myself, comfortable with my body, the court,” Wembanyama said after his second Summer League game. “Before today, I had like two practices and one game, so I was just getting going.”



“As I’m not playing in the World Cup, I got two or three great months that are coming and they’re gonna change my life,” Wemby continued. “I’m probably gonna disappear from the media for the next [few] months, honestly.”


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There’s no denying that sports media can be exhausting and demanding. But he’s expected to have a very long career, so he’ll have to learn how to deal with all this attention and constantly being in the spotlight. Otherwise, he might crumble under pressure.

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Victor Wembanyama makes worrisome statement about NBA media - Bolavip US

The names <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/britney-spears" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">‘Britney Spears’ </a>and ‘<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/victor-wembanyama" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Victor Wembanyama’</a> shouldn’t go next to each other in the same sentence. One is arguably the greatest female pop artist of all time, and the other is an aspiring <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> star just starting his career.



But this isn’t a typo or a headline generated by ChatGPT or our phone’s predictive text. As you may know by now, Britney and Wemby were tangled up in a scandal after one of the latter’s security staff members reportedly hit Spears.



There has been a lot of talking about what went down between the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-antonio-spurs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">San Antonio Spurs</a> rookie and the pop diva. That’s why both had to share their sides of the story.



<h2>Wembanyama Opens Up On His Incident With Britney</h2>



“Something did happen a little bit when I was walking with some security of the team to some restaurant,” Wembanyama said Thursday, as quoted by Basketball Forever.



“We were in a hall that had a lot of people, people coming in, obviously,” he added. “One person was coming to me, but we talked with the security to not stop because it’s gonna make a crowd, so I couldn’t stop.”



“That person grabbed me from behind. I didn’t see what happened because I was walking straight and we said don’t stop,” Wemby continued. “But that person grabbed me from behind, not on my shoulder, she grabbed me from behind. So I just know the security pushed her away, I don’t know with how much force though, but security pushed her away. I didn’t stop to look so I kept walking, enjoyed a nice dinner.”



<h2>Britney Tells Her Side Of The Story</h2>



“I was not prepared for what happened to me last night,” The pop diva wrote. “I recognized an athlete in my hotel lobby as I was heading to dinner. I later went to a restaurant at a different hotel and saw him again. I decided to approach him and congratulate him on his success. It was really loud, so I tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention.”



“I am aware of the player’s statement where he mentions ‘I grabbed him from behind,’ but I simply tapped him on the shoulder. His security then back handed me in the face without looking back, in front of a crowd. Nearly knocking me down and causing my glasses off my face,” continued Britney.



“My security team didn’t hit any of them,” added Spears. “This story is super embarrassing to share with the world but it’s already out there. However, I think it’s important to share this story and to urge people in the public eye to set an example and treat all people with respect.”



The pop superstar also claimed that she has yet to receive any sort of apology from Wembanyama or anyone from his team, thanking the fans for the countless messages of love and support.



This will go down as one of the most bizarre incidents and crossovers we’ll ever see, and if Wemby turns out to be as good as expected, this might as well be a story for the ages. 


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C’mon Wemby, apologize already.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/clippers-have-made-a-decision-about-kawhi-leonard-and-paul-george-20230629-BUS-20169.html">Paul George</a> is having a good time playing for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/clippers-make-intriguing-move-with-eric-gordon-amid-james-harden-rumors-20230629-BUS-20460.html">Los Angeles Clippers</a> but the rumors about his future have not stopped for weeks, like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/the-head-scratching-reason-why-james-harden-didnt-want-to-return-to-houston-20230630-BUS-20757.html">James Harden</a> who is going through the same situation.



So far they have not won NBA Championships but they have been close to doing so, but so far even though George and Harden have changed teams multiple times that has not been enough to win a ring.


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What they both have in common is that they both played for a long time for their franchises where they had the best years of their careers but still have a lot to give as veterans that can help rookies progress faster.



<h2>Who is a riskier trade for a franchise, George or Harden?</h2>



James Harden has a bit more experience playing in the postseason, he hasn’t stopped playing in the playoffs since 2010 which is a pretty hefty record but Hardem has done it with four different teams.



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On the other hand, Paul George has been a little more faithful and he has played in 10 postseasons with only three teams missing just the 2015 postseason. The problem with George is that he tends to get injured a lot more and his contract is too big for someone who tends to get injured.



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The contract for Harden would also be multimillionaire at $35m for a single year, and for a franchise to apply a ‘rental’ contract with him would be quite risky since offering him an extension would be even more expensive.



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If Paul George stays healthy, he’s likely to be the least risky veteran player any franchise can get because his commitment to the teams he’s played on has been greater than James Harden’s.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-poole">Jordan Poole</a> is out of Golden State. In a crucial moment where many franchises are building star caliber rosters, the Warriors made their move and let go a young star to acquire a veteran like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul">Chris Paul</a>.



The NBA is seeing blockbuster trades almost every week. Bradley Beal to the Suns, Kristaps Porzingis and the Celtics or Marcus Smart joining forces with Ja Morant. 


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However, at least for Stephen A. Smith, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> aren’t doing any favors to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry </a>by trading Jordan Poole for Chris Paul and also giving a protected 2030 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick.



<h2>Stephen A. Smith slams Warriors after Chris Paul’s trade</h2>



Jordan Poole&nbsp;was supposed to be a long term star of the&nbsp;Golden State Warriors&nbsp;playing alongside&nbsp;Stephen Curry&nbsp;and Klay Thompson. That’s why, just a few months ago, he got a four-year, $140 million extension.


 

 


Since he was drafted with the 26th overall pick in 2019 NBA Draft, Poole had an immediate impact helping the&nbsp;Warriors&nbsp;to be a dominant force in the West. In the 2021-2022 season, the guard was crucial in that magical championship run when they defeated the&nbsp;Boston Celtics&nbsp;in the finals.



However, it’s over for Poole and Stephen A. Smith wasn’t happy about it. “I did not like it one bit and I love some CP3. I think he’s one of the greatest point guards who have ever played this game. Future Hall of Famer. I just don’t like this from a basketball standpoint.”



Smith explained his reasons. “I don’t see how this makes it better. I don’t see how it’s an ideal fit. I just looked at this and said: Really? This doesn’t seem to make much sense. I don’t think that it’s going to make them better or more of a championship contender. Obviously, this is a business move.” 



Furthermore, Stephen A. Smith believes the Warriors had other needs. “That’s the move that you make? I thought they needed some more size. Certainly, it’s not gonna make them worse because Chris Paul doesn’t make teams worse. We know that. It’s just that in this situation, I don’t think it’s a good one. I just don’t like it.”


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Finally, the analyst talked about Paul’s role for Steve Kerr. “Paul is gonna be somebody that stabilizes this second unit from the standpoint of being on the court with Kuminga and others.”

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Stephen A. Smith takes a shot at Warriors after trade for Chris Paul - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors </a>need to sound off the alarms about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Draymond Green.</a> He opted out of the final year of his contract, and they don’t stand a chance to win an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship without him.


 

 


Green will have plenty of offers from other teams, as his grittiness, elite playmaking, high basketball IQ, and outstanding defense could get any team over the top.



That’s why Stephen A. Smith believes the Warriors should break the bank and offer him $30 million per year <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-draymond-greens-potential-destinations-20230620-BUS-14342.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">to retain him</a> and keep him until he retires from the league.



<h2>Warriors Will Have To Pay $100-$120 Million To Keep Draymond Green, Says Stephen A. Smith</h2>



“Draymond Green is easily worth another $100 million,” Smith said. “$100-$120 million in today’s NBA economy, with KAT signing for $250 million, and they ain’t win a damn thing? I don’t want to hear that Draymond Green ain’t worth that money. You’re damn right he’s worth that money. It’s not just about offense, is it? Draymond is one of the elite defensive players in this game.”



“One of the brilliant basketball minds in this game – the synergy he has with Steph Curry. Draymond Green doesn’t even have to look where he is throwing the basketball. He just has to throw to spots,” Smith continued. “Draymond Green deserves a three to four-year extension averaging $27 million to $30 million.”



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Truth be told, Green has earned every single penny that’s about to come his way. The Warriors wouldn’t have been able to become a dynasty without him, so it’s about time they do right by him.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/the-only-way-the-pelicans-would-trade-zion-williamson-20230616-BUS-11999.html">Zion Williamson</a> was a college <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/video-of-nikola-jokic-celebrating-denver-nuggets-nba-title-goes-viral-20230617-BUS-12592.html">basketball star</a> but that is in the past, he still hasn’t finished showing all his talent in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-only-four-denver-nuggets-players-will-be-free-agents-in-2023-20230618-BUS-13461.html">NBA </a>and the worst thing is that now his pro life is involved in a drama with a model who accuses him of sentimental betrayal.



The New Orleans Pelicans have never won an NBA Championship and they hoped that Zion Williamson was going to be the player who would take them to the NBA Finals, but apparently that dream never came true.


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Williamson’s fate is unclear, rumors are gaining strength, he wants to put the drama with Moriah Mills behind him but it seems that it will last longer than it should. So far no NBA team has shown interest in Williamson.



<h2>What did Bill Simmons say about the future of Zion Williamson?</h2>



During his most recent podcast posted on spotify, Bill Simmons said something about Williamson’s future with the Pelicans: “a reliable source informed me that Zion will no longer be on the Pelicans come Thursday”, it was mentioned at the 50:14 mark of his recording. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1x5iYhW10xFdxEDgUNE2He?si=u62J6ACZQIGefqLqudb3rg" rel="nofollow">Source: Spotify (click to listen)</a>



If Williamson leaves the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-knicks-could-land-zion-williamson-in-proposed-trade-20230615-BUS-11287.html">New Orleans Pelicans</a> it is likely that he will be replaced by Scoot Henderson who is being tipped as the likely pick for the Pelicans, but as of now Williamson’s fate is a rumor.


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Regarding the situation with the star Moriah Mills, it is not clear if Williamson will make a statement in this regard or if his relationship with the mother of his future child will continue since it is likely that this situation could end his relationship.

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For the first time in their history, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denver Nuggets</a> have lifted the Larry O’Brien trophy. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nikola-jokic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nikola Jokic</a> was named the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba-finals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2023 NBA Finals</a> MVP for his remarkable performance during the five games. Here’s how much money will the Serbian player get for this award.



The 2023 NBA Finals have ended. In five games, the Nuggets defeated the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat</a> to get the title in a not so tough series for Denver. They had an incredible run during the Playoffs, and their effort paid off at the end of the campaign.


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Nikola Jokic was a cluth player for Denver during the series. The NBA recognized his performance and named him the Most Valuable Player of the Finals, but how much will he get for it?



<h2>How much money will Nikola Jokic receive for being named the 2023 NBA Finals MVP?</h2>



In a very exciting game, the Nuggets were able to defeat the Miami Heat to end the series 4-1. This was their first NBA title, with Nikola Jokic being the most relevant player during the five matches.



The Serbian center was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2023 NBA Finals. Unfortunately, Jokic won’t receive money for this award, as the league doesn’t give one to the winner.


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Jokic may receive a big paycheck if the Nuggets included a clause in his contract regarding this matter. Anyways, winning the NBA Finals was his main objective and he was able to do it after nine years in the league.

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How much money will Nikola Jokic get for being the 2023 NBA Finals MVP?

Winning an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/how-many-nba-championships-have-the-denver-nuggets-won-20230612-BUS-9700.html">NBA Championship</a> is one of the greatest privileges in the world of sports, but it’s not just the players who earn rings as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/steve-kerrs-championships-how-many-rings-does-the-warriors-coach-have-won-20220619-0033.html">head coaches </a>can also wear a ring after <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/how-many-nba-championships-have-the-miami-heat-won-20230612-BUS-9694.html">winning the title</a>.



In the playoffs, players can win two different types of rings, one is the Conference Championship ring and the other is the NBA Championship ring, both rings have a different value but have the same purpose.



The player with the most rings is<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/top-10-which-players-have-the-most-nba-championship-rings-20230612-BUS-9690.html"> Bill Russell</a>, he won 11 rings playing for the Boston Celtics and that means Russell had both hands full of rings.



<h2>Who gets an NBA Ring when a team wins a Championship?</h2>



Not only players get rings as there are no set rules how many rings can be awarded during an NBA Championship. 



Apart from the players and the coaching staff, other workers close to the team, the owner of the franchise and even players who did not finish the season with the team.



The NBA have their own jeweler in charge of making the rings, plus the league covers the costs of the rings so the teams don’t have to worry about that bill.

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It will be the fifth game of a very intense and tough final, as expected. The victory of one or the other team would mean two completely different scenarios, so here we will analyze what would happen if the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets">Denver Nuggets</a> lose this Game 5 against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a>.



The first four games have been very close and the victories have been by a short difference in points. This was expected to be the case since both teams have been very strong in all the rounds of the Playoffs and, in the case of the Denver Nuggets, also in the regular season.



The Miami Heat were the last qualified, so before the start of the postseason, few expected them to reach the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/how-many-games-are-played-in-the-2023-nba-finals-20230611-BUS-9501.html">NBA finals</a>, and even less to eliminate the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks">Milwaukee Bucks</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a>. The Nuggets‘ performance was more predictable: they were the best in the Western Conference in the regular season, and were superior to all their rivals in the Playoffs.



<h2>Denver Nuggets lose game 5</h2>



The Denver Nuggets have a great chance to become champions, in what would be the franchise’s first title in its history. Of the 4 previous games, they have won 3 so now the series is in their favor 3-1. And although it would be very hard to lose such a chance, with the loss, the series would be 3-2 and Game 6 would have to be played.


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