What are some of Nikola Jokic's best quotes? Taking closer look at 2023 NBA Finals MVP
English might not be Nikola Jokic's first language, but he definitely has some of the best quotes in the NBA. Let's take a look at the best quotes of the newly crowned NBA Finals MVP.
Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA title in franchise history, ending a 47-year drought. He had some very funny and good quotes during the series, including one about being a "fat boy."
Here are some of the best quotes from Jokic's career:
"An assist makes two people happy. A point make one guy happy."
Nikola Jokic has said this quote several times over the years. It was advice he received from a coach in Serbia. Jokic loves passing the ball more than anything although he can score at will due to his size and skills.
"In high school, I couldn't do one pushup."
One of the things people are critical of Jokic is his physique. He was quite huge growing up in Serbia and was honest about being unable to do a pushup when he was in high school.
"I believe the only muscles you need in basketball are the ones in your brain."
As mentioned above, the two-time MVP's physique is not his best attribute. However, he has one of the best basketball IQs in the NBA, and he said the quote about using his brain in basketball way back in 2017.
"I believe the only muscles you need in basketball, are the ones in your brain."
-Nikola Jokic
"I played in Serbia, brother."
"The Joker" was not fazed by the boos he received from the Miami Heat crowd last year.
He was fresh off from sending Markief Morris to the injury list, and Heat fans were unhappy about it. Despite the reception he got, it doesn't bother him, as crowds in Serbia are more violent, apparently.
Nikola Jokic on the boos he got tonight in Miami: "I played in Serbia, brother. I wish you guys could feel that."
"They didn't believe in the fat boy. It seems like it worked out. Don't bet against the fat boy."
Perhaps, it's Jokic's greatest quote and the most recent one. Fresh off winning an NBA championship, "The Joker" fired back at his critics.
"Don't bet against the fat boy." 🗣️
Nikola Jokić spoke about his doubters (via @malika_andrews) https://t.co/WaHFdFKcHj
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Nikola Jokic looking forward to going home to watch his horses
Nikola Jokic is already looking forward to going home to Serbia that he forgot about the Denver Nuggets' championship parade. Jokic needs to get back to watch his horses race.
"On Sundays, I have my horse racing," Jokic said. "I don't know how we'll arrive (on time). Thursday, parade. Friday, maybe."
"The Joker" even joked about asking Nuggets team president Josh Kroenke if he could use the team's plane so that he arrives on time. Denver's parade is scheduled on Thursday, with the Jokic family likely leaving afterward.
"I don't know. I'm gonna ask Josh to give me a plane ride. I'm putting him under pressure. I don't feel bad about it."
"On Sundays, I have my horse racing" ☠️
Even after being crowned champion, The Joker is only worried about one thing 🤣🏇 https://t.co/n3VmVZzk3I
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