Nikola Jokic not a lock for Olympic run: 'Some people put words in my mouth'
Jokic refuted Bozidar Maljkovic’s claim that he is guaranteed to help Serbia in the Olympics next summer. “It’s far. Some people put words in my mouth that I said something that I didn’t. The head coach is the first to know [my commitment]. I always talk to the family and the team after the season,” Jokic told Aleksandar Zigic of RTS.
Source: BasketNews
Source: BasketNews
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Nikola Jokic speaks out on wild ejection in Bulls loss to Nuggets bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/13/chi… pic.twitter.com/y07tkvvtyL – 1:00 AM
Nikola Jokic speaks out on wild ejection in Bulls loss to Nuggets bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/13/chi… pic.twitter.com/y07tkvvtyL – 1:00 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I really can’t wait for the first MVP straw poll. It feels like the race changes every night. I have no idea how the voters are gonna rank Jokic, Embiid, Giannis, SGA, Haliburton, KD, LeBron and Luka. – 11:17 PM
I really can’t wait for the first MVP straw poll. It feels like the race changes every night. I have no idea how the voters are gonna rank Jokic, Embiid, Giannis, SGA, Haliburton, KD, LeBron and Luka. – 11:17 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Going LIVE to talk about Nikola Jokic and the ref epidemic!
youtube.com/watch?v=lCK5fh… pic.twitter.com/KSgCxFDyXs – 11:08 PM
Going LIVE to talk about Nikola Jokic and the ref epidemic!
youtube.com/watch?v=lCK5fh… pic.twitter.com/KSgCxFDyXs – 11:08 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
At places like Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Belgrade, batteries and coins get thrown at referees and players. Flares can get set off. Sometimes games stop and then don’t continue until all fans are removed. That’s why Nikola Jokic said he’s glad Nuggets-Bulls wasn’t played there. pic.twitter.com/Jf8dRhO3am – 11:04 PM
At places like Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Belgrade, batteries and coins get thrown at referees and players. Flares can get set off. Sometimes games stop and then don’t continue until all fans are removed. That’s why Nikola Jokic said he’s glad Nuggets-Bulls wasn’t played there. pic.twitter.com/Jf8dRhO3am – 11:04 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 40/10/5 games by a center since 2000:
18 — Joel Embiid
17 — Jokic, Shaq, Boogie combined statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 8:54 PM
Most 40/10/5 games by a center since 2000:
18 — Joel Embiid
17 — Jokic, Shaq, Boogie combined statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 8:54 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
This is very “back in my day” but I’d love to see Ben Wallace and how he’d fare against Embiid, Jokic – 7:58 PM
This is very “back in my day” but I’d love to see Ben Wallace and how he’d fare against Embiid, Jokic – 7:58 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
There are only two games this season in which Nikola Jokic didn’t attempt a free throw:
@ Detroit (ejected)
@ Chicago (ejected)
Tonight on Pickaxe and Roll at 9pm MT, we’re going to flesh out the case of Denver Nuggets vs NBA Referees
youtube.com/watch?v=lCK5fh… pic.twitter.com/xYh1Ov45BX – 7:54 PM
There are only two games this season in which Nikola Jokic didn’t attempt a free throw:
@ Detroit (ejected)
@ Chicago (ejected)
Tonight on Pickaxe and Roll at 9pm MT, we’re going to flesh out the case of Denver Nuggets vs NBA Referees
youtube.com/watch?v=lCK5fh… pic.twitter.com/xYh1Ov45BX – 7:54 PM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
New Lowe Post podcast: On Draymond + the Warriors, Jokic ejection/DEN bench, + first-ever Say Something Nice Draft w/ @kpelton on the Hawks, Wiz, Raptors, Bulls, Hornets, Pistons, Blazers, Spurs, Jazz, + Grizzlies:
Spotify: spoti.fi/46RWYDu
Apple: apple.co/48hZJPq – 6:32 PM
New Lowe Post podcast: On Draymond + the Warriors, Jokic ejection/DEN bench, + first-ever Say Something Nice Draft w/ @kpelton on the Hawks, Wiz, Raptors, Bulls, Hornets, Pistons, Blazers, Spurs, Jazz, + Grizzlies:
Spotify: spoti.fi/46RWYDu
Apple: apple.co/48hZJPq – 6:32 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Some good videos and stats on Jokic’s growth as an aggressive scorer over the years. With a unique detail on his footwork on 3s.
Written by someone who has worked as a personal trainer for various NBA players, including a former Jokic teammate.
lowmanhelp.substack.com/p/the-night-ni… – 5:37 PM
Some good videos and stats on Jokic’s growth as an aggressive scorer over the years. With a unique detail on his footwork on 3s.
Written by someone who has worked as a personal trainer for various NBA players, including a former Jokic teammate.
lowmanhelp.substack.com/p/the-night-ni… – 5:37 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Nikola Jokic speaks out on wild ejection in Bulls loss to Nuggets bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/13/chi… pic.twitter.com/iD46AZ18BO – 4:35 PM
Nikola Jokic speaks out on wild ejection in Bulls loss to Nuggets bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/13/chi… pic.twitter.com/iD46AZ18BO – 4:35 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Folks, I’m gonna try a different recording time today for Pickaxe and Roll. Let’s go back to the original of 9pm, chat about what the hell’s going on between Nikola Jokic and referees right now. – 12:37 PM
Folks, I’m gonna try a different recording time today for Pickaxe and Roll. Let’s go back to the original of 9pm, chat about what the hell’s going on between Nikola Jokic and referees right now. – 12:37 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Nuggets were without an ejected Nikola Jokic for the 2ndH and injured Jamal Murray the whole game, but still beat #Bulls. Jokic talked about disappointing his Serbian fans at the UC.
dailyherald.com/20231213/chica… – 12:02 PM
Nuggets were without an ejected Nikola Jokic for the 2ndH and injured Jamal Murray the whole game, but still beat #Bulls. Jokic talked about disappointing his Serbian fans at the UC.
dailyherald.com/20231213/chica… – 12:02 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
NBA stars Nikola Jokic, Jaylen Brown, Jamal Murray and Trae Young have recently gotten tossed by refs. I noticed a pattern. tomthefinder.com/p/a-closer-loo… pic.twitter.com/Hcaioqv0of – 11:38 AM
NBA stars Nikola Jokic, Jaylen Brown, Jamal Murray and Trae Young have recently gotten tossed by refs. I noticed a pattern. tomthefinder.com/p/a-closer-loo… pic.twitter.com/Hcaioqv0of – 11:38 AM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
I am a huge Jokic fan but this notion of, ” Fans didn’t come here to watch the officials” is ridiculous. When a player uses profanity directly at an official – that player must deal with the consequences of his actions . Period. Jokic crossed the line . End of story . Move on. – 11:09 AM
I am a huge Jokic fan but this notion of, ” Fans didn’t come here to watch the officials” is ridiculous. When a player uses profanity directly at an official – that player must deal with the consequences of his actions . Period. Jokic crossed the line . End of story . Move on. – 11:09 AM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
“Motherf—er, call the f—ing foul!”
The magic words that got Nuggets star Nikola Jokić ejected in the first half against the Bulls on Tuesday.
“Sometimes you have to be the bad guy,” Jokic said.
Details on a wild night in Chicago @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5132961/2023/1… – 9:44 AM
“Motherf—er, call the f—ing foul!”
The magic words that got Nuggets star Nikola Jokić ejected in the first half against the Bulls on Tuesday.
“Sometimes you have to be the bad guy,” Jokic said.
Details on a wild night in Chicago @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5132961/2023/1… – 9:44 AM
More on this storyline
Jorge Sierra: Nikola Jokic to the ref: “Call the foul, motherf***er.” Michael Malone to the media: “When I heard what he said, I said I don’t understand the problem because when I grew up that was a term of endearment in my house.” 💀 pic.twitter.com/BK5WvNw2R2 -via Twitter @hoopshype / December 13, 2023
Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic was ejected from Tuesday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls, a 114-106 win for Denver. The incident unfolded at the end of the second quarter when Jokic, expressing frustration and seeking a foul call, directed profane language at the baseline official, Mousa Dagher, while jogging back on defense. -via BasketNews / December 13, 2023
Witnesses reported that Jokic shouted, “Call the foul, motherf—er.” The NBA released a Pool Report on the ejection, featuring an interview conducted by K.C. Johnson (NBC Sports Chicago) with Crew Chief Mark Lindsay. -via BasketNews / December 13, 2023