Nikola Jokic: Jamal Murray is much better than before the injury
“He’s much better. Not even close. I think he’s much better,” the Serbian superstar said.. Jokic further elaborated on the changes he has observed in Murray’s style of play, noting his increased maturity, experience, and enhanced ability to pace the game. “Mature, experienced, slow the games. I think just because of the injury slow him down, so he needed to read a little bit better. Maybe it sounds stupid, but I the injury helped him,” he said about Murray.
Source: TalkBasket
Source: TalkBasket
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Dave Early @DavidEarly
“Blame Doc sure, for leaving him in, call it a freak accident if you like, but Jokic would never, obviously.”
I took a tough (but I hope fair) look at the Sixers and Embiid’s role in the reigning MVP’s postseason injury woes.
libertyballers.com/2023/10/16/238… – 10:01 PM
“Blame Doc sure, for leaving him in, call it a freak accident if you like, but Jokic would never, obviously.”
I took a tough (but I hope fair) look at the Sixers and Embiid’s role in the reigning MVP’s postseason injury woes.
libertyballers.com/2023/10/16/238… – 10:01 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Altitude Sports colocó un micrófono en el uniforme de @JulianStrawther. 🇵🇷
Interesante como le comenta al ‘Coach’ Jamal Murray que la jugada que acaba de diseñar es “horrible”.
Vídeo: @AltitudeTV
pic.twitter.com/AIaEZ60vyP – 7:26 PM
Altitude Sports colocó un micrófono en el uniforme de @JulianStrawther. 🇵🇷
Interesante como le comenta al ‘Coach’ Jamal Murray que la jugada que acaba de diseñar es “horrible”.
Vídeo: @AltitudeTV
pic.twitter.com/AIaEZ60vyP – 7:26 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Nikola Jokic is set to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics 👏
Denver Nuggets superstar took a break this past summer, but Bozidar Maljkovic assured that will not happen next year: basketne.ws/400EfUc
basketnews.com/news-195968-ni… – 5:12 PM
Nikola Jokic is set to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics 👏
Denver Nuggets superstar took a break this past summer, but Bozidar Maljkovic assured that will not happen next year: basketne.ws/400EfUc
basketnews.com/news-195968-ni… – 5:12 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Vasilije Micic on his playmaking: “I’m very happy when I assist to someone. Once I think Jokic said, ‘(assists) make two people happy.’” – 3:28 PM
Vasilije Micic on his playmaking: “I’m very happy when I assist to someone. Once I think Jokic said, ‘(assists) make two people happy.’” – 3:28 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Our annual @DNVR_Nuggets player preview series starts today and runs through next week.
– Nikola Jokic (12 pm)
– Christian Braun (2 pm)
🔔 Subscribe to the DNVR YouTube channel and set your alerts so you know when new episodes premiere.
📺 youtube.com/watch?v=C0CDrD… pic.twitter.com/5cTopIT32K – 12:52 PM
Our annual @DNVR_Nuggets player preview series starts today and runs through next week.
– Nikola Jokic (12 pm)
– Christian Braun (2 pm)
🔔 Subscribe to the DNVR YouTube channel and set your alerts so you know when new episodes premiere.
📺 youtube.com/watch?v=C0CDrD… pic.twitter.com/5cTopIT32K – 12:52 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Jamal Murray has taken Julian Strawther under his wing.
He’s been giving Strawther the “inside scoop,” as Murray put it, on scoring against NBA defenses.
Because he knows what Denver has in the rookie.
“I know his capability to score,” Murray said.
thednvr.com/why-jamal-murr… – 12:10 PM
Jamal Murray has taken Julian Strawther under his wing.
He’s been giving Strawther the “inside scoop,” as Murray put it, on scoring against NBA defenses.
Because he knows what Denver has in the rookie.
“I know his capability to score,” Murray said.
thednvr.com/why-jamal-murr… – 12:10 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard looking good
More from the #NBAPreseason with Domantas Sabonis, Nikola Jokic, Vasilije Micic, and more
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 4:11 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard looking good
More from the #NBAPreseason with Domantas Sabonis, Nikola Jokic, Vasilije Micic, and more
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 4:11 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
New Season, same unguardable Nikola Jokic 😎
pic.twitter.com/IHXfImB7b5 – 1:45 AM
New Season, same unguardable Nikola Jokic 😎
pic.twitter.com/IHXfImB7b5 – 1:45 AM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Jamal Murray got me good with this one…I asked him where he thought Jokić was at. This is how he replied pic.twitter.com/2ufuy2Oope – 1:26 AM
Jamal Murray got me good with this one…I asked him where he thought Jokić was at. This is how he replied pic.twitter.com/2ufuy2Oope – 1:26 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
David Adelman on Jamal Murray this preseason:
“Just more decisive.”
“I think we will get the real deal with Jamal Murray.” pic.twitter.com/2bRhAPumyr – 11:58 PM
David Adelman on Jamal Murray this preseason:
“Just more decisive.”
“I think we will get the real deal with Jamal Murray.” pic.twitter.com/2bRhAPumyr – 11:58 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the Bulls 116-102:
Julian Strawther – 25 points on 16 shots
Jamal Murray – 21-5-2-1-1 on 6/11 FG, 8/10 FT
Nikola Jokić – 15-9-5-1-1
Nuggets appear ready. Just need to see MPJ and CB next. pic.twitter.com/nPQsNWZDYP – 11:22 PM
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the Bulls 116-102:
Julian Strawther – 25 points on 16 shots
Jamal Murray – 21-5-2-1-1 on 6/11 FG, 8/10 FT
Nikola Jokić – 15-9-5-1-1
Nuggets appear ready. Just need to see MPJ and CB next. pic.twitter.com/nPQsNWZDYP – 11:22 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Jamal Murray just walked to the locker room with ice over his left thumb — it was taped and bothering him tonight. Nikola Jokic went to the locker room earlier in the 3rd and hasn’t returned to the bench. Both of their nights are done. – 10:55 PM
Jamal Murray just walked to the locker room with ice over his left thumb — it was taped and bothering him tonight. Nikola Jokic went to the locker room earlier in the 3rd and hasn’t returned to the bench. Both of their nights are done. – 10:55 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
It’s not a Nuggets game if Jamal Murray isn’t getting taped up for something. They wrapped his left wrist and thumb but he’s back out here for the 3rd quarter looking good. – 10:27 PM
It’s not a Nuggets game if Jamal Murray isn’t getting taped up for something. They wrapped his left wrist and thumb but he’s back out here for the 3rd quarter looking good. – 10:27 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
First half notes.
The Murray-Jokic-Gordon trio is picking up right where they left off.
Another great half from Strawther. He’s a great addition.
Much better minutes from Pickett and Zeke tonight. – 10:13 PM
First half notes.
The Murray-Jokic-Gordon trio is picking up right where they left off.
Another great half from Strawther. He’s a great addition.
Much better minutes from Pickett and Zeke tonight. – 10:13 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Bulls 59-52:
Jamal Murray – 18 points on 5/7 FG, 1/2 3P, 7/8 FT(!)
Nikola Jokić – 10-8-5-1-1
Julian Strawther – 10 points on 4/6 FG, 2/4 3P, +10
Nuggets Big 3 playing great! pic.twitter.com/Zx3VcyaSmV – 10:12 PM
Halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Bulls 59-52:
Jamal Murray – 18 points on 5/7 FG, 1/2 3P, 7/8 FT(!)
Nikola Jokić – 10-8-5-1-1
Julian Strawther – 10 points on 4/6 FG, 2/4 3P, +10
Nuggets Big 3 playing great! pic.twitter.com/Zx3VcyaSmV – 10:12 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nuggets up 59-52 at halftime. JamalMurray’s got 18 points on 7 shots. Joker with 10-8-5 and four angry looks at the officials. Strawther has 10 points on 6 shots off the bench. Coby White with 15 of his game-high 18 points in the second quarter. – 10:11 PM
Nuggets up 59-52 at halftime. JamalMurray’s got 18 points on 7 shots. Joker with 10-8-5 and four angry looks at the officials. Strawther has 10 points on 6 shots off the bench. Coby White with 15 of his game-high 18 points in the second quarter. – 10:11 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Jamal Murray with 18 first-half points on 5-7 shooting. Already has gotten to the line eight times. #TYOJM – 10:11 PM
Jamal Murray with 18 first-half points on 5-7 shooting. Already has gotten to the line eight times. #TYOJM – 10:11 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
The Jamal Murray vibes are immaculate.
Healthy offseason. Next level loading. – 10:06 PM
The Jamal Murray vibes are immaculate.
Healthy offseason. Next level loading. – 10:06 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Folks:
Jamal Murray looks as quick as I’ve seen him in a long time. – 10:06 PM
Folks:
Jamal Murray looks as quick as I’ve seen him in a long time. – 10:06 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Alright, Joker has 7-5-4 in 11 minutes, Jamal has 8 points, and the Nuggets had some good bench minutes in that first quarter.
Strawther on the backcut from Joker at the 2 guard psecifically is going to be open soooo much this year. – 9:39 PM
Alright, Joker has 7-5-4 in 11 minutes, Jamal has 8 points, and the Nuggets had some good bench minutes in that first quarter.
Strawther on the backcut from Joker at the 2 guard psecifically is going to be open soooo much this year. – 9:39 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic’s 1st quarter vs. Chicago: 7 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists. Midseason form. – 9:36 PM
Nikola Jokic’s 1st quarter vs. Chicago: 7 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists. Midseason form. – 9:36 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jokic doing Jokic things 🃏
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/HfHR8w25zf – 9:20 PM
Jokic doing Jokic things 🃏
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/HfHR8w25zf – 9:20 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Passing out of the PnR looks effortless for Jamal Murray. His passing has really stood out all preseason. – 9:20 PM
Passing out of the PnR looks effortless for Jamal Murray. His passing has really stood out all preseason. – 9:20 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Definitely a bit of a preseason feeling in the air, especially with some forgettable defensive effort, but the Nuggets are still running that Murray-Joker pick and roll with Gordon in the dunker as well as ever before. – 9:19 PM
Definitely a bit of a preseason feeling in the air, especially with some forgettable defensive effort, but the Nuggets are still running that Murray-Joker pick and roll with Gordon in the dunker as well as ever before. – 9:19 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
The first shot that Nikola Jokic hits at Ball Arena this year: A Sombor Shuffle from his sweet spot — the right baseline. – 9:13 PM
The first shot that Nikola Jokic hits at Ball Arena this year: A Sombor Shuffle from his sweet spot — the right baseline. – 9:13 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Of note tonight: Nikola Jokic’s top horse in Serbia, Brenno Laumar, won a big race yesterday in Subotica — the “Race of the City of Subotica” — at 3,200m. Brenno Laumar has won four races in a row and eight of the 11 he’s entered this summer/fall. pic.twitter.com/TD8pOuawm7 – 8:45 PM
Of note tonight: Nikola Jokic’s top horse in Serbia, Brenno Laumar, won a big race yesterday in Subotica — the “Race of the City of Subotica” — at 3,200m. Brenno Laumar has won four races in a row and eight of the 11 he’s entered this summer/fall. pic.twitter.com/TD8pOuawm7 – 8:45 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets starters vs. Bulls:
Jamal Murray
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Justin Holiday
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic – 8:35 PM
Nuggets starters vs. Bulls:
Jamal Murray
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Justin Holiday
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic – 8:35 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nuggets sticking with the same starters for their third preseason game: Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Justin Holiday, Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic. Sounds like starters might get a little more run tonight. – 8:33 PM
Nuggets sticking with the same starters for their third preseason game: Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Justin Holiday, Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic. Sounds like starters might get a little more run tonight. – 8:33 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Nuggets pregame show for preseason game #3 starts now! Come join.
The Nuggets have a new Christian Braun?
Jokic’s “Wilt” season
youtube.com/live/rTVKb0X8J… – 8:29 PM
Nuggets pregame show for preseason game #3 starts now! Come join.
The Nuggets have a new Christian Braun? Jokic’s “Wilt” seasonyoutube.com/live/rTVKb0X8J… – 8:29 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Expect the same Nuggets starters tonight: Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Justin Holiday, Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic – 7:35 PM
Expect the same Nuggets starters tonight: Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Justin Holiday, Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic – 7:35 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“If I wasn’t playing basketball I’d probably be in [MMA]”.
Defending champ Jamal Murray talks about one of his skills off the court.
Hear more from Nuggets camp: siriusxm.us/NBARadioSeason… pic.twitter.com/o6YSMNOprr – 3:46 PM
“If I wasn’t playing basketball I’d probably be in [MMA]”.
Defending champ Jamal Murray talks about one of his skills off the court.
Hear more from Nuggets camp: siriusxm.us/NBARadioSeason… pic.twitter.com/o6YSMNOprr – 3:46 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
When you get tired of dominating the NBA as a player, so you become a coach 😅
Nikola Jokic 👏
pic.twitter.com/n39twcjQNA – 12:30 PM
When you get tired of dominating the NBA as a player, so you become a coach 😅
Nikola Jokic 👏
pic.twitter.com/n39twcjQNA – 12:30 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Checking in with Jokic 🏇
(via @nuggets) pic.twitter.com/KsJecNKBwu – 9:29 PM
Checking in with Jokic 🏇
(via @nuggets) pic.twitter.com/KsJecNKBwu – 9:29 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Jamal Murray doing his best Coach Malone on the sidelines 😂 pic.twitter.com/IVq3X4lTis – 5:57 PM
Jamal Murray doing his best Coach Malone on the sidelines 😂 pic.twitter.com/IVq3X4lTis – 5:57 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Jamal Murray decides throwing out a mini ball isn’t quite enough and goes full man of the people at the Nuggets open practice pic.twitter.com/WDnzpacr0c – 5:09 PM
Jamal Murray decides throwing out a mini ball isn’t quite enough and goes full man of the people at the Nuggets open practice pic.twitter.com/WDnzpacr0c – 5:09 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Teams for the Nuggets scrimmage:
Team Blue coached by Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon: Jackson, Gillespie, Holiday, Nnaji, Jamorko Pickett
Team White, coached by Jamal Murray and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Strawther, Tyson, Watson, Brimah, Jalen Pickett pic.twitter.com/Xkb3Ft8Itc – 3:07 PM
Teams for the Nuggets scrimmage:
Team Blue coached by Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon: Jackson, Gillespie, Holiday, Nnaji, Jamorko Pickett
Team White, coached by Jamal Murray and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Strawther, Tyson, Watson, Brimah, Jalen Pickett pic.twitter.com/Xkb3Ft8Itc – 3:07 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Lotta people at Ball today for this scrimmage. Jokic and AG are “coaching” but the atmosphere is more like pro wrestling – it’s great to see Denver out here at a scrimmage with as many people as used to attend the games that counted for the Brian Shaw era. pic.twitter.com/yaO5Gzi7Mi – 3:04 PM
Lotta people at Ball today for this scrimmage. Jokic and AG are “coaching” but the atmosphere is more like pro wrestling – it’s great to see Denver out here at a scrimmage with as many people as used to attend the games that counted for the Brian Shaw era. pic.twitter.com/yaO5Gzi7Mi – 3:04 PM
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Maljkovic shared this news while reflecting on Serbia’s second-place finish in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. “We didn’t have NBA MVP, Nikola Jokic. Neither Vasilije Micic, the MVP of the EuroLeague. Nor Nikola Kalinic. I think we come together and get the best out of us, as in all sports,” he said. “I can be proud of Novak Djokovic’s season and Ivana Spanovic [Serbian long jumper], who won gold in the 2023 World Athletics Championships. “By the way, I already announced that in Paris, they will be all, Jokic included. The Paris Games will be a party, and I am confident that Serbian sport will have a large participation.” -via BasketNews / October 17, 2023
Katy Winge: I asked Nikola Jokić what he enjoyed and learned from coaching during the Nuggets open practice this past weekend… “My plays are amazing but sometimes you need to have players to make the play happen” (ends with a smile 😏) pic.twitter.com/lrJDzPVdww -via Twitter @katywinge / October 16, 2023
Katy Winge: David Adelman says Jamal Murray will be a gametime decision again tonight. Christian Braun is out. -via Twitter @katywinge / October 12, 2023
Katy Winge: Nuggets injury report ahead of preseason game two against the Bulls: Jamal Murray (right hamstring) probable Christian Braun (left calf contusion) questionable MPJ (left ankle sprain) out -via Twitter @katywinge / October 12, 2023