In his post-game interview, Nikola Jokic expressed his sentiments after his team won Game 5 to win the 2023 NBA Finals. He used just five words to express his feelings. In the tense seventh game, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat 94-89 to win the best-of-seven series 4-1.
For the Nuggets to secure their amazing postseason run, they had to fight until the very last seconds of the fourth quarter. Jokic’s succinct reaction captured the team’s arduous climb to the top and the joy and pleasure they had after winning the championship.
Nikola Jokic appears more interested in going home than winning an NBA championship
As the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat in a five-game series, Nikola Jokic won the NBA Championship after eight years in the league. The first title in Nuggets history was brought home by the two-time NBA MVP, who expressed his pleasure and happiness at finally receiving his coveted ring.
“You are an NBA Champion, Nikola. How does that feel?
Jokic: “It’s good, it’s good. The job is done now. We can go home now.”
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) June 13, 2023
On being asked: “You are an NBA Champion, Nikola. How does that feel? Jokic: “It’s good, it’s good. The job is done now. We can go home now.”
Jokic’s tremendous performance in the championship series, which included 28 points, 16 rebounds, and four assists in the pivotal game, cemented his position as the team’s captain. He averaged an amazing 30 points and 14 rebounds throughout the series, sometimes posting triple-doubles. Jokic’s distinct personality comes from the court, where he enjoys spending time with his family and horses.
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— Jasmine (@JasmineLWatkins) June 13, 2023
Homie does not enjoy playing basketball
— Jersey (@Andrew42__) June 13, 2023
Even after the triumph, he made a suggestion that he would add another horse to his stable. Jokic’s joyous celebration included embracing his encouraging Serbian brothers, who acquired notoriety for their exuberant sideline celebrations during the playoffs.
Jokic can’t wait to get back to his horses
— Daily Grind Fantasy Sports (@DGFantasy) June 13, 2023
Additionally, he received unanimous support from all 11 voters to be chosen the 2023 Finals MVP, establishing history as the lowest draught choice (No. 41 in 2014) to ever win the coveted title.
Jokic becomes the lowest-drafted NBA Finals MVP winner
Despite Joel Embiid winning the league MVP title, Nikola Jokic won the 2023 NBA Finals MVP award, making him the lowest-drafted player to win the illustrious prize. Jokic’s outstanding performance brought the Denver Nuggets their first NBA title, and it brought him the acclaim he deserved.
FINALS M-V-P 🏆
Nikola Jokić becomes the lowest drafted NBA player ever to win the Finals MVP award 👏 pic.twitter.com/ppZBuUoMSl
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 13, 2023
As a center earning the award, Jokic’s accomplishment was particularly noteworthy, according to NBA commissioner Adam Silver, who also said that Bill Russell would be pleased with Jokic and the Nuggets. Jokic also made NBA history by being the first player to lead in total points, rebounds, and assists in a single playoff.
Over the course of the five-game NBA Finals, he averaged stunning numbers of 30.2 points, 14.0 rebounds, and 7.2 assists.
