DeAndre Jordan reveals Nikola Jokic's stunning comparison to Gypsy King in front of mirror: "Looked himself in the mirror and flexed"
Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic has established himself as one of the league's most dominant players while remaining remarkably humble. During Wednesday's episode of "Run It Back," teammate DeAndre Jordan shared a hilarious analogy about the Joker's confidence and self-belief.
Jordan recalled Jokic comparing himself to British boxer Tyson Fury. He told the hosts, Michelle Beadle, Lou Williams, and Chandler Parsons, how Jokic once flexed in front of a mirror and pretended to be the former heavyweight champion.
"He gave us a pretty good analogy the other day. He looked himself in the mirror, flexed, and said, 'I am Tyson Fury," Jordan said.
Jokic has often been overlooked for not having the physical build of a dominant center, Beadle pointed out on the show. However, as Jordan shared, Jokic's mindset resembles that of a world champion despite lacking the physique of centers Shaquille O'Neal or Dwight Howard.
Jokic and Fury analogy explained
There's a compelling similarity between Jokic and Fury. Both are among the most dominant athletes in their respective sports, but physically, they don't look the part.
Jordan did offer a glimpse into the three-time NBA MVP's playful remark about being Fury.
"He said, you don’t see it, but I am really, really good," Jordan said.
Jokic is enjoying a historic season, averaging 32.3 points, 13.6 rebounds, 10.2 assists, and 1.8 steals per game for the Nuggets.
Despite Denver's 113-122 defeat to the Washington Wizards on Saturday, he scored a career-high 56 points, alongside 16 rebounds and eight assists. The following day, Jokic scored 48 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, and dished out eight assists en route to a victory against the Atlanta Hawks.
Although the Nuggets (12-10) have struggled, his dominant performances have kept them competitive in games. The Nuggets will lean on more of Jokic when they host the LA Clippers on Dec. 13.