<p><strong>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> is back!</strong> The 2021-2022 season will mark the return of a full schedule of games and will highlight some of the best teams and players in the world. Everyone will be chasing the Milwaukee Bucks, while teams like the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/brooklyn-nets-t99901" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a>, Los Angeles <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lakers</a>, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/golden-state-warriors-t101550" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> will merit a watchful eye.</p>
<p>Can<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> LeBron</a> win his fifth title? Can James Harden give the Nets their championship? Will <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/stephen-curry-will-make-48-million-next-season-in-nba-salary-alone-20210909-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stephen Curry</a> bring the Warriors back to the forefront? All these questions will be answered in the upcoming NBA season.</p>
<p>With all its star power, NBA fans ask themselves, who are the highest paid players in the league? <strong>We have that list as we countdown the 25 highest paid NBA players for the 2021-2022 season.</strong></p>
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<h2>25.Nikola Jokic -$31,579,390</h2>
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<p>The NBA’s 2021 regular season MVP comes in at number25 on the list, but <strong>Nikola Jokić</strong> is looking to be number 1 in all of the NBA fans heart. Jokić was magic in 2020/21, with 26 points per game, 10.8 rebounds, and 8.3 assists. Can he go double or nothing this season?</p>
<h2>24. Devin Booker – $31,650,600</h2>
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<p><strong>Devin Booker</strong> is a solid shooting guard and a two-time All-Star in the last two seasons, Booker had 25 points per game last year with 4 rebounds and 4 assists for a solid short season with the Suns.</p>
<h2>23. Karl-Anthony Towns – $31,650,600</h2>
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<p>Two-time NBA All-Star <strong>Karl-Anthony Towns</strong> comes in at number 23as one of the league’s top paid players. Towns has been a consistent performer for the Minnesota Timberwolves, having an average of 22.9 points per game and playing over 400 games for the franchise.</p>
<h2>22. Kristaps Porzingis -$31,650,600</h2>
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<p>Latvian power forward<strong> Kristaps Porzingis</strong> has had a well-traveled career and joined the NBA in 2015 with the New York Knicks. Since moving to Dallas, Porzingis has kept it steady averaging 20 points per game and has improved his free throw percentage.</p>
<h2>21. Jrue Holiday – $32,431,333</h2>
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<p>The widely veteran <strong>Jrue Holiday</strong> is coming off of a championship season with the Bucks and will look to add to that accolade this season. Holiday had 17 points per game last season with 6 assists and 4.5 rebounds, not bad.</p>
<h2>20. Pascal Siakam – $33,003,936</h2>
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<p><strong>Pascal Siakam </strong>is on a heavy salary for the Raptors, now entering his sixth season with the club, Siakam has earned his pay averaging 14.3 points per game, 2.7 assists, and 5.8 rebounds. Since 2019 Siakam has averaged over 20 points per game, a four-point increase.</p>
<h2>19. Ben Simmons – $33,003,936</h2>
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<p>Under fire star player <strong>Ben Simmons </strong>comes inat number 19, and while his high salary may be a reason why some teams have not pulled the trigger on a trade, Simmons, despite the criticism, is a very good player. Averaging 15.9 points per game, 7.7 assists, but if he would listen to Doc Rivers a little more, he’d be much better.</p>
<h2>18. Bradley Beal – $34,502,129</h2>
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<p>Like a fine wine, better with age, <strong>Bradley Beal</strong> has earned his paycheck, averaging 31 points last season, the last three seasons Bealhas been an all-star, and will enter his tenth season with the Wizards.</p>
<h2>17. Rudy Gobert – $34,844,000</h2>
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<p>The 2017 blocks leader <strong>Rudy Gobert </strong>is a powerful center who has averaged 2.2 blocks per game and 12 points since joining the Jazz in 2013. Gobert has been a two-time All-Star and won the silver medal in Tokyo with France the last two seasons.</p>
<h2>16. Kyrie Irving – $35,053,700</h2>
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<p><strong>Kyrie Irving </strong>keeps on bringing it to the court, last season averaging 26 points per game with 6 assists and 4 rebounds. Irving has valuable experience, and the Nets will look to him to get that elusive NBA championship.</p>
<h2>15. Anthony Davis – $35,361,360</h2>
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<p><strong>Anthony Davis</strong>, when healthy, is one of the best in the NBA, a strong power forward/ center Davis only played 36 games last year but still showed his worth with an average of 21 points per game and 7.9 rebounds.</p>
<h2>14. Khris Middleton – $35,500,000</h2>
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<p>The Bucks small forward/ shooting guard <strong>Khris Middleton </strong>has made his case, winning an NBA title and being a two-time all-star the last two seasons. Middleton had 20.4 points per game, 6 rebounds, and 5.4 assists last season.</p>
<h2>13. Tobias Harris – $35,995,950</h2>
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<p>Journeyman <strong>Tobias Harris</strong> is now scoring for the 76ers and is as solid as it gets with an average of 16.3 points per game and 6.1 rebounds. Harris has been at his best since joining Philadelphia in 2018.</p>
<h2>12. Jimmy Butler – $36,016,200</h2>
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<p>The face of the Miami Heat, <strong>Jimmy Butler</strong> followed up his amazing 2020 with an even better 2021. Butler will be one of the key points of attack for the Heat who look to get back to basketball’s elite.</p>
<h2>11. Klay Thompson – $37,980,720</h2>
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<p>Three-time NBA champion <strong>Klay Thompson</strong> is still among the best in the league. The shooting guard is a five-time All-Star from 2015-2019. Now after missing two seasons, Thompson is back and is ready to show he still has it.</p>
<h2>10. Damian Lillard – $39,344,900</h2>
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<p>The six-time All-Star and hulking point guard for the Trailblazers is well deserving of his near $40 million salary. <strong>Lillard </strong>had 28 points per game last season and looks to have an even bigger year this season.</p>
<h2>9. Giannis Antetokounmpo – $39,344,900</h2>
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<p><strong>Giannis Antetokounmpo </strong>is a baaaaddd man, with a 2021 to dream about that saw him win the NBA championship and NBA Finals MVP. The man is a shot master at 20.9 career points per game and hustles in defense with 9 rebounds all-time.</p>
<h2>8. Kawhi Leonard – $39,344,900</h2>
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<p><strong>Kawhi Leonard </strong>is a two-time NBA champion and 5-time All-Star, now the 30-year-old is showcasing his talents with the LA Clippers. Leonard already had a career year with the Clippers and followed it up with a very successful sophomore season.</p>
<h2>7. Paul George -$39,344,970</h2>
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<p><strong>Paul George</strong> is the other go-to man of the LA Clippers, the seven-time All-Star and 2019 steals leader is a well-balanced player, helping in defense and scoring in offense.</p>
<h2>6. Kevin Durant – $40,918,900</h2>
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<p><strong>Kevin Durant</strong> is just solid, what else but greatness can be expected by the 2-time champion and 11-time All-Star. The Nets are hoping to get that last drop from Durant to finally win a championship for Brooklyn.</p>
<h2>5. LeBron James – $41,180,544</h2>
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<p><strong>LeBron James </strong>is more than just a basketball player, he has become a cultural icon, the unquestionable face of the NBA. LeBron, like Jordan, when it is all said and done could very well be the GOAT. For now, he is magic on the court and a face for equality and change off of it. One of the top 5 all-time greats.</p>
<h2>4. Russell Westbrook – $44,211,146</h2>
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<p><strong>Russell Westbrook</strong> has the difficult job of being one of four players that makes more than LeBron, but hey he can handle it. Westbrook is a 9-time All-Star, a league MVP, and a gold medalist. What is he missing? That NBA ring.</p>
<h2>3. John Wall – $44,310,840</h2>
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<p><strong>John Wall</strong> has some very good numbers, but the third highest paid player in the NBA? Wall is good, but he has GREAT agents. Wall makes more than Westbrook, Durant, and LeBron, let that sink in.</p>
<h2>2. James Harden – $44,310,840</h2>
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<p>When he is not trying to force a trade, <strong>James Harden</strong> is one of the best NBA players out there, the beard got his move and immediately proved his worth for the Nets. Harden had close to career numbers in Brooklyn his first season. Still, that rollercoaster ride to leave Houston was a bit much.</p>
<h2>1. Stephen Curry – $45,780,966</h2>
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<p>The highest paid player in the league is very well deserving of his salary, a fantastic player, <strong>Curry</strong> is a highlight reel three-point shooter and dribbler. In a league that has some fantastic players, Curry is a star that transcends the court.</p>
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The 25 highest paid players in the NBA 2021/2022

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<p>It didn’t take long before<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nikola-jokic-and-all-the-mvp-that-were-swept-in-the-playoffs-20210614-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nikola Jokic</a> </strong>proved to be one of the most special talents in the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA.</a></strong> The<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/denver-nuggets-t100211" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Denver Nuggets </a></strong>saw him as a cornerstone of the franchise and trusted him with the starting center spot, and <strong>it definitely paid off.</strong></p>
<p>Jokic has already become the<strong> best passing big man in the history of the league</strong>. He continues to improve every year and is coming off the best season of his career, leading the Nuggets to the playoffs once again.</p>
<p>But perhaps one of the best things about Jokic is his character. He’s just a simple, humble, down-to-earth kind of guy and that makes him so relatable. He’s<strong> the reigning <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nikola-jokic-and-all-the-mvp-that-were-swept-in-the-playoffs-20210614-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA MVP,</a></strong> yet he hasn’t changed the slightest since joining the league.</p>
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<h2>Video: Nikola Jokic Spotted Partying In Serbia</h2>
<p>If you don’t take our word for it, just check out this hilarious video recently leaked on Reddit. The footage shows the 6’11” specimen completely hammered on the streets in Serbia, <strong>barely being able to walk without falling.</strong></p>
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<p>While some may criticize him for drinking that much, he’s on vacation and is entitled to having a good time just like everybody else. We won’t advocate for excessive alcohol consumption but hey, <strong>it happens to the best of us.</strong></p>
<p>Nikola endured a tough NBA season last year. He played every single game for the Denver Nuggets and is entitled to some rest and some time off. As long as he stays in shape and works out, <strong>he can do as he pleases.</strong></p>
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<p>Now, we can only hope that this talented big man made it back home in one piece and that he drinks plenty of fluids. We wouldn’t want to be in his shoes trying to hit the gym with a massive hangover, but <strong>we’d definitely love to party with him.</strong></p>


Watch: Nikola Jokic spotted completely drunk in Serbia [Video]

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<p>When it comes to team sports, there are plenty of things <strong>way out of your control. </strong>Winning an <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> Championship</strong> is not entirely up to one player, regardless of his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/The-15-Greatest-NBA-Players-of-All-Time-20200329-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">greatness</a>. <strong>Winning an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/all-of-michael-jordans-mvp-awards-20201012-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MVP,</a> </strong>however, is a whole different story.</p>
<p>The NBA season – and especially the playoffs – have a bunch of ebbs, flows, and intangibles that may not go your way. Injuries, poor officiating, bad luck or just playing the better team can <strong>put an end to your stellar campaign.</strong></p>
<p>That’s why all the great players in the world have been swept at least once in their careers, including the MVPs, as it just happened to <strong>Nikola Jokic and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/denver-nuggets-t100211" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Denver Nuggets</a></strong>. In the following paragraphs, we’re going to let you know why it isn’t such a big deal, as it has happened multiple times before.</p>
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<h2>Every NBA MVP That Was Swept In The Playoffs</h2>
<h2>Wes Unseld – 1969</h2>
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<p><strong>MVP Stats:</strong> 13.8 PPG, 18.2 RPG, 2.6 APG, 47.6% FG<br> <strong>Stage:</strong> Divisional Semifinals<br> <strong>Rival:</strong> New York Knicks</p>
<p><strong>Wes Unseld </strong>is, besides Wilt Chamberlain, the only player in NBA history to win both Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player in the very same season. Nonetheless, his first year with the Washington Bullets didn’t exactly end as planned.</p>
<p>Despite his top-notch defense, never-ending energy,and ability to dominate both sides of the glass, Unseld couldn’t prevent his team from being swept by the unstoppable<strong> Willis Reed-Walt Frazier</strong> tandem.</p>
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<h2>Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – 1977</h2>
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<p><strong>MVP Stats: </strong>26.2 PPG, 13.3 RPG, 3.9 APG, 1.2 SPG, 3.2 BPG, 57.9% FG<br> <strong>Stage:</strong> Conference Finals<br> <strong>Rival: </strong>Portland Trail Blazers</p>
<p><strong>Kareem Abdul-Jabbar</strong> is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and one of the most influential players on and off the court. But even he and his overpowered Los Angeles Lakers were swept in the playoffs once.</p>
<p>Kareem was coming off an MVP and potentially DPOY campaign with the purple-and-gold, and he was the leading scorer in 3 out of the 4 games of the series, yet his team couldn’t overcome <strong>Bill Walton.</strong></p>
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<h2>Moses Malone – 1979</h2>
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<p><strong>MVP Stats: </strong>24.8 PPG, 17.6 RPG, 1.8 APG, 1.0 SPG, 1.5 BPG, 54.0% FG<br> <strong>Stage: </strong>First Round<br> <strong>Rival:</strong> Atlanta Hawks</p>
<p>Yeah, this is not a typo. Believe it or not, the Houston Rockets actually played in the Eastern Conference back in 1979. Back then, the first-round was just a <strong>best-of-five</strong> instead of best-of-seven, so it didn’t take long before the Atlanta Hawks got the best of them.</p>
<p><strong>Moses Malone </strong>was the NBA’s leader in rebounds per game that season and it wasn’t even close. He was a dominant force in the paint and an unstoppable scorer above and below the rim, but there wasn’t much room for error in those kinds of series.</p>
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<h2>Magic Johnson – 1989</h2>
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<p><strong>MVP Stats: </strong>22.5 PPG, 7.9 RPG, 12.8 APG, 1.8 SPG, 50.9% FG<br> <strong>Stage:</strong> NBA Finals<br> <strong>Rival: </strong>Detroit Pistons</p>
<p><strong>Magic Johnson</strong> is considered by most as the greatest point guard of all time. He holds the highest assists-per-game average and was the league’s finest entertainer, a guy that could play all five spots on the floor thanks to his height and court vision.</p>
<p>Nonetheless, the 1989 Detroit Pistons were just<strong> too strong, too physical, and too tough</strong> to be stopped. They annihilated Magic’s Lakers, with Isiah Thomas running the point, Dennis Rodman anchoring the defense, and Joe Dumars torching their defense.</p>
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<h2>Nikola Jokic – 2021</h2>
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<p><strong>MVP Stats:</strong> 26.4 PPG, 10.8 RPG, 8.3 APG, 1.3 SPG, 1.3 3PG, 56.6% FG<br> <strong>Stage:</strong> Western Conference Semifinals<br> <strong>Rival: </strong>Phoenix Suns</p>
<p><strong>Nikola Jokic </strong>was a top-3 MVP candidate since the start of the season and he never took his foot off the gas. He played all 72 games, was an aggressive scorer, improved as a defender, and proved to be the greatest passing big of all time.</p>
<p>Sadly, the Denver Nuggets couldn’t overcome Jamal Murray’s injury, and Jokic’s supporting cast underperformed when it mattered the most. The Phoenix Suns were the better team from start to finish, and his MVP<strong> campaign ended with an ejection </strong>after a flagrant-two foul.</p>
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Nikola Jokic and all the MVPs that were swept in the playoffs

Nikola Jokic and all the MVPs that were swept in the playoffs - Bolavip US

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/denver-nuggets-t100211" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Denver Nuggets</a> star Nikola Jokic</strong> was just named <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/2021-nba-mvp-the-case-for-each-finalist-20210521-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Most Valuable Player</strong></a> for the<strong> 2020/21 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> season</strong>. And, even though it didn’t come as a surprise, some people still talked down on him and his great performances.</p>
<p>Small market teams don’t get the recognition other teams do. They’re not in the spotlight 24/7 like the<strong> Los Angeles Lakers or Golden State Warriors</strong> thus making it more difficult for a player like Jokic to win the award.</p>
<p>But make no mistake. Nikola Jokic isn’t only a deservingMVP but also <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/The-15-Greatest-NBA-Players-of-All-Time-20200329-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">one of the greatest</a> MVPs in NBA history</strong>. But hey, don’t take our word for it, let’s just look at the facts and break this down.</p>
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<h2>He’s The First Center To Win MVP In Over 20 Years</h2>
<p>The MVP award had been exclusively reserved for guards and forwards over the past 20 seasons. Nikola Jokic became the first big man <strong>since Shaquille O’Neal </strong>to win the distinction. And they say the center position is dead, huh?</p>
<h2>He’s The 6th International Player To Win MVP</h2>
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<p>Nikola Jokic is the <strong>first Serbian player to win this award</strong>. He joins Hakeem Olajuwon (Nigeria), Tim Duncan (U.S. Virgin Islands), Steve Nash (Canada), Dirk Nowitzki (Germany), and Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece) as the only international players to win this award. Also, an international player has won MVP three years in a row now. You got next, Luka Doncic.</p>
<h2>He Had A Historically Great Season</h2>
<p>Nikola Jokic just <strong>had the 9th highest plus-minus in a full season in NBA history (11.68)</strong>, trailing players like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, David Robinson, and Stephen Curry. He averaged 26.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game on 57/39/87 shooting splits. He was also top 5 in total points, rebounds, and assists. He led the NBA in win shares, offensive win shares, win shares per 48 minutes, value over replacement, plus/minus, offensive plus/minus, PER, and field goals.</p>
<h2>He’s The Lowest Drafted MVP Ever</h2>
<p>Nikola Jokic is the first second-round pick to win MVP in NBA history. As a matter of fact, no player taken beyond 15th had ever won the award, <strong>while Jokic was the 41st pick</strong>. He was so irrelevant at the time that they didn’t even air him being drafted, he was taken during a Taco Bell commercial.</p>
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<p> Now, he’s the MVP ��<a href="https://t.co/NueEkIjQKT">pic.twitter.com/NueEkIjQKT</a></p>
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<h2>He Can Now Sign The Largest Contract In NBA History</h2>
<p>After winning this award, The Joker is now eligible to sign the largest contract extension in the history of the Association in 2022. He could sign a<strong> 5-year, $241 million deal</strong> that would pay him $42.6M, $44.9M, $48.2M, $51.5M, and $54.8M per year.</p>
<h2>He Was Also The Most Durable Player</h2>
<p>Nikola Jokic <strong>played every single game of the season.</strong> He finished third in total minutes with2,488 while playing 34.6 minutes per game. He’s the first MVP since Kobe Bryant (2008) to be featured in every single game.</p>
<h2>He Completed Kobe Bryant’s Challenge</h2>
<p>Talking about Kobe Bryant, the Black Mamba actually<strong> challenged Nikola Jokic to win MVP back in 2019.</strong> Just two years later and a year after his tragicdeath, The Joker completed that challenge.</p>
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<p> The Joker accepted that challenge and won! ���� <a href="https://t.co/HJWYuspCxL">pic.twitter.com/HJWYuspCxL</a></p>
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<h2>He’s The First Denver Nugget To Win The Award</h2>
<p>The Denver Nuggets have had historically great players like <strong>Alex English, Carmelo Anthony, or Dan Issel; </strong>yet no one was ever to win this award. He put Denver into the map and has a strong case to finish his career as the greatest player in franchise history.</p>
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<p>Nikola Jokic went from chugging 3 liters of coke per day to winning MVP. He’s a simple, yet hard-working guy that simply beat the odds. He’s relatable off the court and a treat to watch on it, and one of the most deserving MVPs ever.</p>
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Nikola Jokic is the most unlikely and unique MVP in NBA history and here's why

Nikola Jokic is the most unlikely and unique MVP in NBA history and here's why - Bolavip US

<p>Being named <strong>Most Valuable Player </strong>is one of the ultimate honors around the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a></strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">.</a> Joining a list that features legends of the game such as<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Jordan</a>,<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kobe-bryant" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Kobe Bryant</a>, Magic Johnson, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar</strong> is not an easy thing to do.</p>
<p>It goes without saying that you have to put up great numbers. The thing is that you have to outplay every single other player in the world while also leading your team to a good position. <strong>Empty stats won’t do the trick.</strong></p>
<p>This year’s MVP race features three of the best players in the world, as usual: <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/golden-state-warriors-t101550" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stephen Curry,</a> Nikola Jokic, and Joel Embiid. </strong>Here, we let you know why each of them should take the award home.</p>
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<h2>2021 NBA MVP: The Top 3 Candidates</h2>
<h2>3. Joel Embiid</h2>
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<p><strong>Stats: </strong>28.5 PPG, 10.6 RPG, 2.8 APG, 1.0 SPG, 1.4 BPG, 51% FG<br> <strong>Team Record:</strong> 49-23</p>
<p><strong>Joel Embiid </strong>was the clear-cut favorite to win the award early in the season. He was as dominant as they come on both ends of the floor, swatting shots in the paint and then pulling up from three.</p>
<p>Embiid is perhaps the best big man in the world right now but his team<strong> still managed to win without him</strong>. He missed a third of the season due to injury and that’s why he slid in this MVP race. Otherwise, he’d also be one of the leading candidates to win Defensive Player of the Year.</p>
<h2>2. Stephen Curry</h2>
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<p><strong>Stats:</strong> 32.0 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 5.8 APG, 1.2 SPG, 5.3 3PG, 48% FG<br> <strong>Team Record:</strong> 39-33</p>
<p><strong>Stephen Curry </strong>has been a walking cheat code throughout the whole season. People questioned his impact and legacy, and he delivered by averaging career-highs in points, winning a Scoring Title, and setting the record for the most three-pointers per game.</p>
<p>Curry led the league in total points despite missing 9 games due to a tailbone injury. The Warriors had the worst offense in the past 5 years when he was off the floor and won nearly 60% of the games he played. If he hadn’t got hurt, <strong>he would be the obvious choice</strong>. In all honesty, I still think he is.</p>
<h2>1. Nikola Jokic</h2>
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<p><strong>Stats: </strong>26.4 PPG, 10.8 RPG, 8.3 APG, 1.3 SPG, 1.3 3PG, 56% FG<br> <strong>Team Record:</strong> 47-25</p>
<p>We know the NBA is a narrative-based league. The media was handing out the MVP award to <strong>Nikola Jokic</strong> even before the season started, so it’s not unusual to see that he’s leading the race at this point. It’s happened over and over.</p>
<p>But make no mistake. Jokic hasn’t only lived up to the expectations but passed them by a mile. He’s averaging career-highs in points and is one of the best playmakers in the world despite being a center. <strong>He’ll be a worthy winner </strong>of this award even if he wasn’t the best player in the league or his team didn’t finish with the best record in his conference, like Curry and Embiid.</p>
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2021 NBA MVP: The case for each finalist

2021 NBA MVP: The case for each finalist - Bolavip US

<p>There’s been a lot of back-and-forth regarding who should be this year’s <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA </a>MVP</strong>. For some, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/stephen-curry-t132201" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stephen Curry’s</a> numbers </strong>should be enough to put him over the top, especiall<strong>y with<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> LeBron James </a>out of the picture</strong>. Then again, that’s not what the majority of experts believe.</p>
<p>For most, the only logical choice this season should be <strong>Nikola Jokic,</strong> as he’s played in every single game, is posting great numbers and is leading his team to a top-5 spot in the Western Conference.</p>
<p>And, while that may be enough to convince a lot of people,<strong> Fox Sports’ Nick Wright</strong> isn’t like most of us. According to him, the<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/denver-nuggets-t100211" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Denver Nuggets</a> </strong>star would be the worst MVP in over three decades.</p>
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<h2>Nick Wright Says Nikola Jokic Will Be The Worst MVP In 35 Years</h2>
<p><em><strong>“The MVP will happen to be awarded in some hallway somewhere because he’s not playing in round 2 and 3.</strong> And in the macro-wide, when you look at the league of MVPs over history – I say this with respect to Jokic – <strong>historically speaking, he would be the worst one we’ve had in 35 years. </strong>Chris Paul wouldn’t be. Chris Paul is an all-time great player. Nikola Jokic is having a very good season and is a very good player. But when you look at who’s won the MVPs? Oh, it’s Giannis, it’s Steph, it’s LeBron, it’s Durant, it’s Rose pre-injury… and then Nikola Jokic. Oh okay. That must have been a weird season,” Wright</em> said on Fox Sports’ <strong>First Things First.</strong></p>
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<p>Out of all of Wright’s questionable takes, this must be one of the worst. I mean, I get it,<strong> Chris Pau</strong>l should be in the MVP conversation for his impact with the Phoenix Suns but his numbers aren’t MVP-worthy.</p>
<p>Nikola Jokic, on the other hand, is averaging<strong> 26.4 points, 10.9 rebounds, 8.4 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.4 three-pointers per game on 56/40/85 shooting splits</strong> while not missing a single game this season.</p>
<p>Jokic has cemented himself as one of the league’s top-tier big men and is one of the best passers ever. So yeah, I’m sorry, Nick, but there’s just no way we can side with you<strong> on this terrible take.</strong></p>


Fox Sports analyst says Nikola Jokic would be the worst MVP in 35 years

Fox Sports analyst says Nikola Jokic would be the worst MVP in 35 years - Bolavip US

<p>Even though they’re coming off making the <strong>Western Conference Finals</strong> last season, some people still believe that the<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/denver-nuggets-t100211" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Denver Nuggets </a></strong>aren’t true contenders. That doesn’t make sense, considering they’ve put together back-to-back deep playoff runs.</p>
<p>The Nuggets have one of the most interesting cores in the<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> NBA</a>. With J<strong>amal Murray, Nikola Jokic, and Michael Porter Jr</strong> at the helm, they seem like they’re just another piece away from being a top-3 team in the league.</p>
<p>And, while they got off to a slow start to the season and some injuries and a bout with Covid-19 held them back, they’re finally going back <strong>to what they were in the bubble</strong>, which is a scary thought for the rest of the league.<span></span></p>
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<p>The Denver Nuggets are almost a lock to make the playoffs (-950 odds) but aren’t still considered a favorite to win the NBA title. According to FanDuel, they have odds of <strong>+3000 </strong>at this moment.</p>
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<h2>Denver Nuggets Break The Record For The Fewest Turnovers In A Game</h2>
<p>Nonetheless, people shouldn’t sleep on them considering how many talented players they have, the homecourt advantage of playing in Denver’s height, and the way they play as a unit with that <strong>team-first kind of mentality.</strong></p>
<p>The Nuggets’ team effort was in full display last night when they faced off vs. <strong>Damian Lillard and the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/portland-trail-blazers-t102081" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Portland Trail Blazers,</a></strong> as they broke the record for the fewest turnovers in a game with <strong>just one.</strong><span></span></p>
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<p>That’s remarkable, considering the Nuggets average <strong>12.6 turnovers per game</strong>, and it’s not a record that’s likely to be topped, especially with the fast-paced offenses we’re seeing in the league nowadays.<span></span></p>
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<p>It’s still early to tell but it seems like the Nuggets have turned things around, so the rest of the Western Conference better watch out. They’re not the kind of team<strong> in a seven-game series.</strong></p>


Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets break the most incredible NBA record

Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets break the most incredible NBA record - Bolavip US

<p>It didn’t take long before<strong> Nikola Jokic</strong> proved that he was a special kind of talent. The<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/denver-nuggets-t100211" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Denver Nuggets</a></strong><a href="http://us.bolavip.com/denver-nuggets-t100211" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a>took him late in the second round of the <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> Draft</strong> and he quickly earned every single one of his minutes.</p>
<p>Now, however, <em>The Joker </em>has taken his game to a whole new level. He entered this season in the best physical shape of his career and with a more aggressive mindset, and it’s clearly paying off every night out there.</p>
<p>Last night, he completely owned former Defensive Player of the Year <strong>Rudy Gobert w</strong>ith a 47-point performance, tying his career-high to lead the Nuggets to an impressive 128-117 win over the<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/utah-jazz-t92560" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Utah Jazz.</a></strong></p>
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<h2>Nikola Jokic Is The Second Player To Open A Season With 20 Consecutive Double-Doubles</h2>
<p>Jokic finished the game with<strong> 47 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, and 4 three-pointers. </strong>With that line, he logged his 20th consecutive double-double, tying<strong> Bill Walton</strong> (1976-77)as the only players to ever start a season with 20 straight double-doubles since the NBA/ABA merger.</p>
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<p> ✅ 47 PTS<br> ✅ 11 REB<br> ✅ 5 AST<br> ✅ 2 STL<br> ✅ 17-26 FG<br> ✅ 4-4 3P<br> ✅ 9-10 FT</p>
<p> Jokic and Bill Walton (1976-77) are the only players since the ABA-NBA merger to open a season with 20 consecutive double-doubles. <a href="https://t.co/38LjpVDP2Q">pic.twitter.com/38LjpVDP2Q</a></p>
<p> — Justin Kubatko (@jkubatko)    <a href="https://twitter.com/jkubatko/status/1356013358282104843?ref_src=twsrc^tfw">January 31, 2021</a>   </p></blockquote>
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<p>It was pretty clear that Jokic was a bit of a swiss knife. He can run the offense as efficiently as some of the best point guards ever, he’s got a smooth jump shot, some range, and his size allows him to <strong>dominate both ends of the glass.</strong></p>
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<p>Now, his aggressiveness as a scorer has led the Nuggets through a difficult start of the season with Jamal Murray struggling with his shot and <strong>Michael Porter Jr </strong>missing most of the campaign due to Covid-19.</p>
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<p>The Nuggets currently sit at the 4th spot in the Western Conference with a <strong>12-8 record</strong>, while Jokic is one of the leading candidates to win the MVP award with averages of <strong>26.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, 8.6 assists, and 1.8 steals per game.</strong></p>
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Nikola Jokic ties incredible NBA record that dates back 45 years

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<p><strong>Nikola Jokic</strong> is one of the biggest stars in the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a> right now. The<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/denver-nuggets-t100211" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong> Denver Nuggets</strong></a> landed a true gem with him in the second round ofthe <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/nba-draft-the-5-worst-first-overall-picks-in-history-20201105-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Draft,</a> and the scariest part is that he just keeps getting better and better.</p>
<p>Jokic showed p to this season in the best shape of his career. He’s no longer chubby and it clearly shows late in games when he’s still fresh, and even though he’s not exactly fast or athletic, he makes up for it with an unprecedented <strong>basketball IQ </strong>for a big man.</p>
<p>Nonetheless, some people still thought that he wasn’t an elite big because he wasn’t much of a scorer. Needless to say, that narrative has been shut down now that he’s averaging a career-high <strong>25.0 points per game on 57% shooting.</strong></p>
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<h2>Mike Malone Says He Locked And Beat Nikola Jokic To Force Him To Score More Points</h2>
<p>So, when asked about how he motivated him to be a more aggressive scorer and shooter, Nuggets coach <strong>Mike Malone</strong> had a hilarious and sarcastic response that could make <strong>Gregg Popovich</strong> really proud:</p>
<p><em><strong>“I locked him in my office one day and I beat him with a pillowcase full of soda cans,”</strong></em> the coach joked.</p>
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<p>Whatever coach Malone is doing to uplift Jokic and make him a scorer it’s definitely working. The Denver Nuggets<strong> have struggled to start the season </strong>after being one of the most consistent and promising teams last year, and they clearly need their Serbian star at their best.</p>
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<p>Nikola’s scoring numbers are likely to take a dip once <strong>Michael Porter Jr</strong> is finally cleared to return to the team and when <strong>Jamal Murray’</strong>s shot starts falling again, but he’s proving that he’s determined to carry the load and do whatever it takes to lead them back to the playoffs.</p>
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Mike Malone hilariously reveals how he motivated Nikola Jokic to score

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Pure Gold: The Top 25 greatest Denver Nuggets in history

Pure Gold: The Top 25 greatest Denver Nuggets in history - Bolavip US

<p><strong>Dwight Howard and the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> </strong>lived up to the challenge of containing <strong>Nikola Jokic and the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/denver-nuggets-t100211" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Denver Nuggets</a></strong>in the paint during Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals of the <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> playoffs. </strong>However, repeating that effort isn’t going to be easy at all.</p>
<p>The veteran turned back the clock and was all over the court in just 16 minutes of action. He made some impressive defensive plays and <strong>dominated in the paint </strong>with his length, strength, athleticism, and savviness.</p>
<p>His presence made Jokic struggleto stay in the game for long stretches. Howard drew a lot of contact and fouls from him and the Serbian big man was clearly frustrated. <strong>Now, Howard issued him a bit of a warning ahead of Game 2:</strong></p>
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<p> — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport)    <a href="https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1307155841196331008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 19, 2020</a>  </p></blockquote>
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<h2>Dwight Howard Warns Nikola Jokic Ahead Of Game 2</h2>
<p><em>“Well, he’s an awesome player and I loved watching his growth from when he came into the league until now,” </em>Howard started.<em> “For me, as soon as I step on the court,<strong> I want to let him know that I’m there.</strong> <strong>Since we’re staying in the same hotel, I might meet him outside his room and let him know that for the rest of the series I’m gonna be right there, locked on to you</strong>. It’s not nothing bad, it’s just competitive spirit inside me. I appreciate his hard work and dedication to the game, and this is a great opportunity for myself, so I’m going to take advantage of any moment I have on the floor, and give my teammates and Laker Nation 110 percent,”</em> Dwight concluded.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Dwight Howard told us the other day he loves to play against Nikola Jokic. When he checked in tonight, he wanted to show him he’s there — and maybe that Jokic should watch out off the court too. <a href="https://t.co/nxYdJAiJn8">pic.twitter.com/nxYdJAiJn8</a></p>
<p> — Kyle Goon (@kylegoon)    <a href="https://twitter.com/kylegoon/status/1307171516480708608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 19, 2020</a>  </p></blockquote>
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<p>Dwight Howard has been on a mission since the start of the season. He was out of a job until <strong>DeMarcus Cousins</strong> fell down with a season-ending injury and vowed to prove that he was fully committed and focused on redeeming himself after falling off a cliff the past couple of years.</p>
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<p>Superman is well aware of the fact that the door is closing for him and that this may be his last shot at winning an NBA championship and he’s not going to let<strong> anything or anyone get in his way this time.</strong></p>
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Dwight Howard warns Nikola Jokic ahead of Game 2

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<p>We’re all set. The moment everybody was waiting for is finally here:<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a><strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> and <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/denver-nuggets-t100211" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Denver Nuggets</a></strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/denver-nuggets-t100211" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a>made it to the Western Conference Finals and we’re just one step ahead of the <strong>2020<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> NBA</a> Finals.</strong></p>
<p>Everybody thought the <strong>Los Angeles Clippers </strong>were going to easily get past the rest of the West to face <strong>LeBron James and Anthony Davis </strong>at this stage but <strong>Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray </strong>thought otherwise.</p>
<p>Now, it’s more clear than ever that Jokic is one of the best – if not the best – big men in the world. That’s why basketball fans all over the world are raving about his stellar matchup in the paint vs. Davis, which may be the key to capping<strong> their historically great playoff run.</strong></p>
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<h2>Anthony Davis Reacts To Stellar Matchup Vs. Nikola Jokic</h2>
<p>And, when asked about that tough matchup vs. the Serbian superstar, Anthony Davis had nothing but praise for Jokic, <strong>raving about his versatility </strong>as a scorer, shooter, and even playmaker:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Anthony Davis said he takes pride in his defense, and Denver’s Nikola Jokic is one of the most difficult matchups in the NBA: “He’s a tough guy to guard … able to shoot the ball, he can pass extremely well. He can go in the post. There are a lot of ways he can beat you.”</p>
<p> — Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter)    <a href="https://twitter.com/LakersReporter/status/1306691896454991872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 17, 2020</a>  </p></blockquote>
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<p><em>“He’s a tough guy to guard. (He’s) able to shoot the ball, he can pass extremely well. He can go in the post.<strong> There are a lot of ways he can beat you</strong>,” </em>the power forwardtold <strong>Mike Trudell of Lakers.com.</strong></p>
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<p>It’s clear that Jokic is paving the way and setting the standard for the modern big. For better or worse. He may not be a good defender but he can stretch the floor as a point-five <strong>and do things no other center has ever done in the NBA.</strong></p>
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<p>Then again, he’s going to have his most difficult task thus far in the playoffs when he faces off against Davis. He already got past a defensive standout like <strong>Rudy Gobert </strong>but AnthonyDavis will also give him a handful as a scorer and wear him out as much as he can.</p>
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Anthony Davis reacts to stellar matchup vs. Nikola Jokic

Anthony Davis reacts to stellar matchup vs. Nikola Jokic - Bolavip US

<p>The Western Conference Semifinals of the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a> playoffs have been as exciting as it gets. Contrary to what most people believed, the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/denver-nuggets-t100211" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Denver Nuggets</strong> </a>are giving the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-clippers-t96054" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Los Angeles Clippers </strong></a>a run for their money, with All-Star big man <strong>Nikola Jokic</strong>performing at a superlative level.</p>
<p>Jokic got going early in Game 3 and finished with 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 dimes on the losing effort. Moreover,<strong> he was all over Clippers’ big man Ivica Zubac</strong> and managed to foul him outin just 21 minutes.</p>
<p>However, Clippers’ stars <strong>Patrick Beverley and Paul George </strong>didn’t think that theSerbiancenter should have picked up that many foulsand that Jokic just put a lot of pressure on the referees with his ‘flailing’,<strong> which is the same thing Luka Doncic does.</strong></p>
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<h2>Patrick Beverley And Paul George Call Out Nikola Jokic</h2>
<p><em>“Jokic presents the same type of — I don’t know, I wouldn’t say problems — but he presents the same thing Doncic presents, Luka presents, <strong>a lot of flailing</strong>“, </em>Beverley said.<em> “You know,<strong> puts a lot of pressure on the referees to make the right call</strong>. I think Zu (Zubac)did a hell of a job. He used all his six fouls, he did what he needed to do. Got one big dunk at the end. Big free throws at the end. We got a win. I think that’s the most important part</em>,” the guardstated.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Paul George on Nikola Jokic – “He’s great. He’s one of a kind at that position… It’s tough when he gets those calls, he throws his body around. It’s tough. Some of those, I don’t think are fouls, but he gets it. I tell Zu he’s just gonna continue to battle.”<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Clippers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Clippers</a> <a href="https://t.co/35UuLBKSOy">pic.twitter.com/35UuLBKSOy</a></p>
<p> — Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly)    <a href="https://twitter.com/TomerAzarly/status/1303188223389171713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 8, 2020</a>  </p></blockquote>
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<p><em>“It’s tough. It’s just tough he gets those calls. He throws his body around. You know, it’s tough. Same thing Pat said.<strong> He puts the pressure on the refs. </strong>Some of those I don’t think are fouls, but he gets it. You know, you just tell Zu, he’s just got to continue to battle. He gets those calls, he gets them. Got to keep it going,”</em> George added.</p>
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<h2>Nikola Jokic Fires Back At The Clippers</h2>
<p>Then again, the Serbian big man had a pretty blunt and accurate response to the Clippers’ comments, pointing out that <strong>LA shot 26 free-throws during the game while the Nuggets only went to the line 10 times.</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Nikola Jokic, when asked about Beverley’s “flailing” comment: “They had 26 free throws, we had 10.”</p>
<p> Good question <a href="https://twitter.com/royceyoung?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@royceyoung</a>.</p>
<p> — Mike Singer (@msinger)    <a href="https://twitter.com/msinger/status/1303187211203080192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 8, 2020</a>  </p></blockquote>
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<p>It’s not a secret that refereesprotect All-Stars. They usually get the calls other players don’t. It’s also true that Jokic is one of the craftiest, savviest, and most skilled big men in the <a href="http://nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a>, so yeah,<strong> he’s going to get a lot of centers in foul trouble.</strong></p>
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Clippers stars Paul George, Patrick Beverley call out Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic

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