Nikola Jokic Facing Backlash After Controversial Comments Resurface On Social Media
Nikola Jokic, the standout player for the Denver Nuggets, was considered the top player in the Western Conference until Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves arrived. The Nuggets seemed poised for a successful playoff run.
That hasn’t happened. Despite defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in five games, they’ve reached a brick wall. In the second round, the Nuggets are trailing 2-0, will travel, and might perhaps be eliminated in Minnesota.
Following the Nuggets’ current problems, a previous comment from Jokic has been making the rounds on the internet. According to Jokic, “Winning is a lifestyle for us,” Bleacher Report on X.
For the Lakers series, Jokic was correct. They had success playing Los Angeles. Their season may end quickly if they don’t have some of the same success versus Minnesota.
Despite having home court advantage and a plenty of confidence, the Nuggets were about to face one of the league’s top young talents in Edwards.