The Denver Nuggets are set to take on the defending champions, the Boston Celtics, at TD Garden on Saturday. This upcoming game will see Nikola Jokic leading his team into another tough road test against one of the best teams in the league.
Jokic has been the driving force behind the Nuggets’ strong season. After starting the campaign with back-to-back losses, Denver has climbed to the third seed in the Western Conference with a 38-21 record.
The Serbian superstar has remained in top form, playing 56 out of the team’s 59 games while delivering yet another MVP-caliber performance. His ability to stay healthy has been crucial for the Nuggets, and he will be available for the game against the Celtics.
Jokic continues to dominate with remarkable numbers in his tenth season with Denver. He is averaging 29.2 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 10.4 assists per game.
However, the Denver team is dealing with several injuries ahead of this clash. The Nuggets will be without DaRon Holmes for the rest of the season due to an Achilles injury, while Vlatko Cancar and Peyton Watson remain sidelined with knee issues. Aaron Gordon is listed as questionable with an ankle injury, and Jamal Murray is probable despite dealing with an ankle issue.
Nikola Jokic Reflects On Advice He Would Give His Younger Self
Nikola Jokic has already cemented his legacy as one of the greatest big men in basketball history. However, when reflecting on his journey, the Serbian superstar had a simple message he wished he could have told his younger self.
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“Do whatever you didn’t want to do just because you thought it’s not good or whatever. Just do whatever because I think you might regret most in life the things you didn’t do than the things you did, so just do whatever it is,” Jokic said during an interview with the Denver Nuggets.
Given his unique journey from a second-round draft pick to an NBA champion, Jokic’s words carry weight for aspiring athletes. His advice is not just for young athletes but for anyone hesitant to take chances in life, stepping out of one’s comfort zone.
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