Nikola Jokic, Nuggets receive harsh criticism from doubters as losing streak reaches four games after defeat vs Raptors

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - APRIL 27: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets after Round 1 Game 5 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors on April 27, 2022 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Jim Poorten/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Denver Nuggets have been on a losing streak, dropping their fourth consecutive game to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night with a score of 125-110. While this is just a regular-season loss, the Nuggets face immense pressure heading into the postseason. Nuggets lose 4 straight. I better not see #15 still in the #1 … Read more

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Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins favor 76ers’ Joel Embiid for NBA Most Valuable Player over Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic

The Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic and the Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid are the front-runners for the NBA MVP award for the 2022–2023 season. Jokic is the favorite, but some contend that he is undeserving of winning the prize for a third year in a row. Several observers feel that Jokic may not win the prize … Read more

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Tahsin Tahmid is a part of the editorial panel of Sports Zion. As a sports and art-loving person, he has the vision to provide authentic information. Being an optimist, he hopes to bring the world closer by spreading love. The NFL is Tahmid's favorite league, and following it, he is a massive fan of Tom Brady and Joe Burrow. On the other hand, when it comes to the NBA, Tahsin loves watching LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo perform.

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Nuggets HC Michael Malone drops truth bomb defending Nikola Jokic from critique trying to reduce his NBA on-court talent

The NBA is a league where talent is the deciding factor, and players are often judged solely on their on-court abilities. But what happens when critiques try to reduce a player’s talent to something less than what it is? Well, Nuggets Head Coach Michael Malone is not one to stand idly by and watch his … Read more

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Joel Embiid’s incredible performance vs Nikola Jokic, Nuggets propels 76ers to seventh straight victory

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Joel Embiid‘s entire NBA career can be summarized in one line, from being a rookie player who almost had his career ended by a broken navicular bone to reaching a point of highest scoring average this season for the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers selected Embiid as the third overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft. … Read more

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Nikola Jokic Net Worth 2022: Salary, Contracts, Cars, Endorsement, Charity and more

Nikola Jokic Net Worth 2022

Nikola Jokic, a Serbian NBA player famed for his outrageously flashy plays, has a lot of nicknames: “The Joker” for being unpredictable and able to surprise opponents, and “Big Honey” for playing slowly and smoothly. Nikola Jokic went on to win back-to-back NBA MVP awards even though he was drafted as the 41st overall pick … Read more

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‘‘Every play matters’’: Nuggets HC lavishes praise to Nikol Jokic, Jamal Murray and team after defeating Heat in NBA Finals Game 4

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Following a hard-fought victory over the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone couldn’t help but laud his key players, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, as well as the entire team. With the series now at 3-1 in favor of the Nuggets, the Denver-based team’s performance demonstrated … Read more

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Everybody know Jokic or Giannis deserved it more”: Joel Embiid’s emotional 2023 MVP speech faces brutal backlash from fans

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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid’s emotional MVP speech ahead of Game 3 of their series against the Boston Celtics sparked a brutal backlash from NBA fans. Despite winning the 2023 KIA MVP award, fans took to social media to express their disappointment and disbelief, with many believing that Nikola Jokic or Giannis Antetokounmpo deserved the … Read more

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Jokic and Murray’s historical performance in Game 7 against Clippers

The Denver Nuggets continue making history. Thanks to Jokic and Murray’s historical Performance, they blew out the Clippers from the 2020 playoffs in a do or die game 7 elimination match. Ladies and Gentlemen, no one, literally no one expected the Nuggets to eliminate the Clippers. Because Clippers were the favorites this year, and they … Read more

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Popovich compares Jokic to Larry Bird

Deeming a player great is acceptable. Since times immemorable, NBA has produced several basket balling legends in its time. However, comparing a present player with an NBA legend is a brave act if that player is the great Larry Bird, then definitely your verdict will be scrutinized very discreetly. Nonetheless, if we are talking about … Read more

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Shaq O’Neal Lists LeBron James As Fifth Best Player Heading Into 2024-25 NBA Season

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Shaquille ONeal and LeBron James (image credit: Pinterest)

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The 2024-25 NBA season is underway, and a bunch of media folks and former legends are dropping their player rankings. In the mix, Shaq O’Neal just dropped his list of the top 50 players for the season, featuring Lakers legend LeBron James sitting at number five. In a recent episode of “Inside the NBA,” Charles … Read more

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