If the Denver Nuggets have to win, they need the leadership of Nikola Jokic. Plain and simple
Despite them being the underdog, the Nuggets stand strong in the second round against the Oklahoma City Thunder. And Jokic has a lot to do with the team’s performance lately.
And especially since the firing of their coach, Michael Malone, Denver needs guidance and someone who can lead the team. However, the Joker knows this very well.
A video recently went viral from the Nuggets‘ battle against the Thunder in Game 1. Cameras caught Jokic putting out his pure emotions on the sidelines.
Coach Jokic. 💪
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) May 6, 2025
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The three-time MVP was seen narrating the game plan to his teammates when the team already differed by seven in the second quarter.
However, soon after the video went viral, social media fans had all sorts of jokes to crack.
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Nikola Jokic Sends NBA Fans Into Frenzy With His Animated Emotions On Sideline
The Nuggets are facing several hurdles—depth issues, inconsistent three-point shooting, and the fallout from recent organizational changes. With Nikola Jokic setting the tone through his passion and work ethic, the rest of the team needs to absorb his mentality.
Fans on the internet were also siding with Jokic.
“The most I’ve ever seen him talk,” a fan wrote.
The most I’ve ever seen him talk
— Crochet Enjoyer (@crochet1enjoyer) May 6, 2025
“the nuggets this team this year has given Jokic grey hairs,” another one commented.
the nuggets this team this year has given Jokic grey hairs
— PrizePicks (@PrizePicks) May 6, 2025
“Maybe they shouldn’t have fired their coach a week before the season ended,” a third one said.
Maybe they shouldn’t have fired their coach a week before the season ended
— Halestorm Sports (@TheRealEvanHale) May 6, 2025
“He would make a great coach,” another one wrote.
He would make a great coach
— Addy (@b00tylishes) May 6, 2025
“And people say he doesn’t care about basketball. MF is a basketball genius,” another one added.
And people say he doesn’t care about basketball 😂🤣
— 8/24𝕄𝕒𝕞𝕓𝕒-𝔽𝕠𝕣𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣🐍 (@8_24Mamba4Ever) May 6, 2025
MF is a basketball genius
If the Nuggets are to surprise the Thunder and seize control of the series, they will need a collective effort that mirrors what Jokic is trying to convince.
