🤣 Nikola Jokic says he 'bailed Aaron Gordon out' for him crediting his selflessness | NBA on ESPN

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[@mark11967AD]

Nikola is one of the greatest to ever play the game. His spin moves, his uncanny accuracy shooting all kinds of mid range and post area shots. And his passing forget about it. Nobody really does it better. And he puts in all out effort at the other end to make up for his athletic shortcomings. He is that dude right now in the league.

[@yugoflex]

right now? the last 4 years at least

[@kevinorellanaable]

Jokic is going to finish his career as a top 10 player.

[@biggshow5563]

Jokic > LeFraud

[@kevinorellanaable]

@biggshow5563 lebron is 1 or 2 all time. But jokic will be higher up than kobe on the all time list when he's done.

[@MikelBrownSchilling]

Him Jamal And Gordon

[@lizzymayethebordercollie]

Imagine hating on this guy for no real reason. He doesn’t fit y’all’s narrative and politics so he’s automatically undeserving, not good enough, boring, rigged, etc… JOKIC seems like a decent human unlike most.

[@GANGHOON93]

I like Luka and Joker Luka plays overwatch one of my fave console games and Joker plays league of legends my fave PC game 😂

[@Mixer2904]

@@GANGHOON93 I play LoL too, I think I once had a game with Jokic, cause the nickname was "Some Horse Dude from Sombor"

[@TheMarksman0415]

I might be attacked but in my opinion I consider Tim Duncan in the GOAT conversation but I feel it doesn't because of what you said.

[@split_head_776]

Then they turn around and push crybaby, free throw merchant, Embiid.

[@okavipra]

You know that's Jokićs favorite player of all time?​@@TheMarksman0415

[@Dexterous559]

Joker's answer to the reporter is an #MVP answer.

[@aaronwilliams9715]

MVPs play defense

[@mattgibb3729]

😅 x😮😅

[@davidfrey5654]

So was Aaron Gordon's.

[@aaronwilliams9715]

@@davidfrey5654Aarón Gordon is a role player

[@Dexterous559]

@@aaronwilliams9715 😄 #Gordon played a good game as well.

[@kjjr3270]

I don't care who you goat is, but basketball players who are making their teammates better are by far my favourites.

[@BreakfastKids]

lebron ain’t top 10 & that’s one of the main reasons

[@ugobrown2357]

@@BreakfastKidsthank you. We can finally stop this false narrative that he makes his teammates better

[@Maulleygxxx]

I can't believe I'm actually old enough to see the best basketball player in the world be a slow, unathletic white guy... TWICE! And I say this as a black man, the son of a militant muslim man, that taught me the importance of meritocracy... who also REVERED Larry Bird. He used to tell me, "when you can ball, you can ball, I don't care what color you are". It taught me how to see people for what they contribute to the world and how to recognize greatness regardless of skin tone. It's an honor and true pleasure to see Joker ball and play the game the right way!

[@dumank2223]

D riding A lil bit brother, slow? he 7 ft 😂😂 he gotta run a 4.3? & you could throw that unathletic stuff out the window if you watch the games instead of looking at what Stephen a or sports center say he putting ppl in the rim & doing things nobody else can in the post constantly. Just appreciate good ball don’t gotta say all this other malarkey lol & I been a nugget fan since 08

[@johnnguyen6469]

@Maulleygxxx how is he unathletic when he has infinite cardio? Terrible take

[@jimmydishkawnt]

Casual spotted

[@sonadorazul3074]

Younger bird wasn't the fastest, but he wasn't slow

[@Maulleygxxx]

@@dumank2223 D?! Sounds like you like to party brother! Typically, in all fields, one is judged against his or her contemporaries, not the average Joe. But yet you jumped to “D”. Have fun with that party guy 🌈

[@evandunphy]

The concept of being selfless should be shared more everywhere in the world. Every country should look at what every other country does best and all work as ONE.

[@patbenz4327]

You must be like 16 years old... Try to keep that optimistic mindset as long as possible.

[@johnnguyen6469]

@evandunphy You say this in your comments then you post your ig and snap videos and pics saying look at me look at me

[@kri5hie]

I’ve had this exact thought on my mind for years now, and feel like the individualist culture of the US has proven horrible in so many ways. We’ve forgotten how to educate and teach our youth proper manners, how to design a city/suburb, and how to act in public. To make things worse, other developed countries have working systems in place and yet we proceed to send money abroad or to defense spending instead of making internal improvements. Imagine the interest being paid on our national debt and the amount of money we used on policing the world for no reason 😅

[@capitosinora]

As Jokic once said "so that everyone is happy"

[@tbates2906]

@@johnnguyen6469Lol who hurt you? You can post things about yourself and still care for other people

[@808jonnysmith]

We weren't designed to make ourselves happy. We were designed to make others happy.

[@gregoryharlston0602]

We WERE designed to make ourselves happy.

[@jacobsvetich8735]

​@@gregoryharlston0602 tell your kid that idiot.

[@jacobsvetich8735]

​@gregoryharlston0602 were here to serve God, family, and community no man can survive alone, only an animal.

[@MirjanaPucarevic]

It depends on the person

[@InvestBetter.]

Air Gordon found the perfect answer, at the perfect time

[@CharizardLv95]

Bro is an All Star in a role player position. They're like the new spurs.

[@globalcoast477]

​@@CharizardLv95Exactly, Rachael Nichols mind was somewhere else when she @ him for being underrated.

[@ControlledBalance]

Jokic: "If it helps you sleep better at night, you can have all three of my MVPs, big boy."

[@dougmiyamoto3109]

He is the most low-key funny guy I have ever seen in sports.

[@PresidentTaroOkada]

My MVP don't have big ego 👏🏼

[@pg13pacernation30]

AG such a sneaky good baller 💪🔥

[@randyeno]

That was a clever way to escape the media. Much respect. 💯

[@robertojryson4844]

that's very true.Jokic is the most greatest basketball nba player today,likewise he's humble too.

[@vr1304]

In an age of hyper-athletes who can dunk from center, theatrical dunking and travelling, and an emphasis on individual heroes, Jokic plays fundamental, traditional basketball, and everyone hates it. Best player of all time, easy.

[@drewjn]

@vr1304 Just wanted to say that you forgot to mention the performing/theatric arts degrees for cartoon level flopping. People using their 'athleticism' to jump sideways and do a 360 midair spin while flailing their arms like they doing a pirouette, just because someone breathed to close near them.

[@LionBoy3712]

Of all time is crazy bro lmaao, but to each their own. I can agree with most of your point though

[@tonyjames2144]

Muahahaha you mean your favorite of all time lol he is not even close to the best of all time he has ZERO DEFENSE !!!

[@bait6652]

​@@LionBoy3712 Dudes still got 10-13 more yrs. Jordan had pippen for 6 full rings Kobe had Shaq for 3 and gasol for 2 Timmy had manu/to for 4. Curry had klay green and Durant for 3 rings. Barton and Murray missed back2back playoffs for jokic while nuggets were ascending. Jokic may win more ring or he might not...but his playoffs have been defined by healthy of his core teammates particularly Murray.

[@jeremyblanchette5673]

​@@tonyjames2144check the analytics and advanced numbers you'll be surprised at just how great his defense actually is. There is more to it than meets the eye. He is a genius.

[@calkelpdiver]

Joker knows that basketball is a TEAM sport and that you get your teammates involved. That is why he is unselfish. Great basketball mind and presence on the court. Just like Bird, he is thinking 5 steps ahead of everyone.

[@WaldoHaraldoFaldo]

Gotta love the people on this team.. all humble hardworks

[@user-fm5ox3mq2z]

Gordon is a special player. This team is the best team in the NBA. Please give these guys a raise. Please keep these guys together. Their chemistry is what makes them Champions. I would not get rid of players on this team. I believe they will win the championship. Shaq just gave Jokic the edge he needs.i'd love to see Shaq try to cover Joker. He would pull Shaq out from under the basket, to try to cover his great 3 point advantage over him. Shaq not only couldn't shoot free throws, he can't shoot outside either. No wonder he is so jealous.

[@jld4870]

Honest question: what was Shaq good at?

[@beastmry]

​@@jld4870being faster and stronger than anyone. He had GOAT potential, more than any other player in history. He has to "settle" being top 15

[@varun3253]

@@beastmry top 15 lol

[@ivancheyt]

0:41 he don't know that kind "handshakes" just trying to improvise 😆

[@DeathFORcameO]

Denver is just built different, mental toughness is their edge.

[@jimmydishkawnt]

Joker still rockin gru vibes😅

[@drewjn]

What's ridiculous to me is that I still see Jokic haters who claim a guy who focuses on allowing his team to get points as a ball hog. Not just bad takes on youtube but paid analysts. We seriously need a shake up in this industry when players and teams built off of teamwork are blatantly getting snubbed.

[@sack9764]

This is why I'm hoping for a Nuggets - Celtics final. Two teams that focus on overall success over stat sheets and hero ball. It would be great for the NBA and young players and coaches to emulate.

[@davidfrey5654]

Nothing better than to see your teammate give you all the credit. Imagine a team that wanted to give all the other players credit for success.

[@eyesonthepiescc]

A Chess master on a basketball court

[@Madcatz9000]

They know how teamwork is done.

[@lazyhusband]

Someone show this video to LeBlame

[@napoleong9418]

He made his teammates better and dumped them in order to team up with worse teammates to make them better. So he chose all stars teammates to make them better.

[@jamesmedina6015]

I love our Nuggets!

[@bobmariotv8345]

I hope Nikola will remake the 3310 phone, that phone is so hard and reliable

[@hoopoverthehill]

Jokic and AG are probably the best big man duo in the league.

[@rakimhinds6388]

True greatness. As much as he’s ruined my Lakers seasons year after year, I cannot hate this man, only respect him.

[@ManuelHernandez-sw2tb]

Hes right, thats the way basketball should be played passing the ball and getting the best looks not jist always giving it to the star or the star player always taking the shots..create open looks and find whoever is open and trust they will capitalize

[@cleanslate2004]

Other than his height you'd think there's no way he could compete with today's athletes who are way more agile & faster, yet he surpasses them all. While chest beaters are begging for attention after every good play & people roar with excitement, Jokic moves on to the next play. When he doesn't succeed, he moves on the same way. He leads by example, one that every parent should point to as a roll model for their kids. We sorely needed it at a time when most are pointing fingers, he's using them to get the job done. You want a better America, take some pointers from a guy who grew up elsewhere.

[@jonathanikeda8727]

Selfishness can be very toxic among players. Jokic does understand the difference between selfishness and unselfishness.

[@brianwalshlaw]

Not only does AG play with amazing grace and power but he also conducts himself with grace and character both on and off the court. My World War II-vet father would have loved Aaron Gordon.

[@Shane4462]

Yo Jokic hilarious “I bailed him out because I show up so he could say that” 💀💀💀🫡🫡🫡

[@Woody13woodpecker]

Bailed him.

[@johnfisherman2859]

@@Woody13woodpecker *BAILED *OUT

[@MarMaxGaming]

Happiness and admiration right there.. and they make a fantastic team

[@josecuellar3620]

The greatest part of nikola Jokic is that the NBA needs him.. he doesn’t need the NBA !

[@prudhvivankineni4880]

Everyone giving everything they can is always awesome to see

[@chaznad5411]

They need Nikola to spend a year on every team and teach young black Americans how to act and be when you’re a top player or as a man in general. Too many of these guys think they are gods gift to the world, meanwhile they are selfish, only care about their personal numbers and stats and how they appear in public. Why is it that most of us that grew up overseas international have Nikolas attitude including international blacks but American black is another breed. They view that attitude as confident young black man, proud,swag, hunger to win . That’s all BS . It’s unattractive and terrible look and image for the youth to look up to. So many things explain why black America is the way it is but they can’t seem nip it in the but. I guess easier said then done

[@mandsperez8875]

I would love for them to go up4-2 at home and on the road, so that they can shut the bias sports commentators and call it like a sweep💪

[@maxahissou7574]

AG is dope!🏆

[@brendajerez2235]

I love you, Nikola. Thank you for your great job.

[@TheNewKidChameleon]

It’s nice that these guys aren’t the old school divas and a$$holes like MJ was and even Kobe was Kids can see that you can be a positive role model and be the greatest

[@DigontoZahid-lc7kt]

Jamal murray aaron gordon and mpj are stars i dont care if they dont have all stars and all nba selections .....

[@dee5tank]

I don't know about that. Those you have to show out in the regular season. That said, they all deserve get that max to supermax level of cash

[@JK_073]

Straight facts. For some reason Nuggets fans don’t wanna give their own players the credit they deserve. MPJ would take Charlotte or Detroit to the playoffs if he was the best on the roster.

[@cubrilo55]

Idk about that he's not getting those same shots on a bad team and he cant create anything off the dribble.

[@ilovejeffhardy3906]

They’re only the playoff superstars 😅 and they just woke up after Game 2 of this series!

[@DigontoZahid-lc7kt]

@@ilovejeffhardy3906 playoff is where it matters the most ....regular season numbers dont mean anything if you cant deliver in postseason...and all of them were key parts of last seasons championship and they have been good in key moments this season...

[@shotaomori6246]

Its interesting how there is so many debates and insecurities among players, fans, and reporters about who is better or snubbed, but jokic authentically doesnt care. He is secure and living his life without caring how he is judged. On court and off the court he has something similar to a tim duncan mentality. Doesnt let negative things faze him and just doing his job consistently.

[@roberthall1818]

This team really follows jok humble ness they had hugh melt down in game 2 which they normally don't do

[@Kdogg33177]

Love this team 😊

[@rwhirsch]

jokic is so important to the youth watching character in greatness...this is the way you should aspire to be ...not some egomaniacal bling bling a-h*le

[@denvernuggets007]

Jokic and the Nuggets is about to humble the TWolves 😂😂😂

[@Trepur349]

Love the respect

[@jt7331]

I don’t watch basketball but that first guy’s jacket/blazer thing I need it

[@GOATanyama]

When he dunked for no reason in the 1rst quarter i knew it was over for the wolves 😁

[@somborrr]

Yep.

[@yolololo168]

Joker got robbed last year for MVP #cryingembidforever

[@tonyjames2144]

And Shai got robbed of MVP this year...joker should not have won it

[@user-fm5ox3mq2z]

He definitely got robbed last year.

[@varblade821]

@@tonyjames2144after the masterclass he put out for Game 4? Meanwhile Shai dissappeared against the Mavs. I swear ppl not appreciating the triple double monster that is Jokic.

[@tonyjames2144]

@@varblade821 He lost the first two for sure not a masterclass was it lol ? You can tug on Jokic's jock all you want.I think Shai deserved MVP this years I think Jokic deserved it last year.He plays ZERO defense and that right there dissolves the work masterclass.

[@varblade821]

@@tonyjames2144 😂 Jokic had way more votes than Shai. I never said his first two games was a masterclass. If you actually watch their games, he does play defence. Ur just a salty casual.

[@blender_wiki]

The Adam Silver Circus needs Stars. Basketball needs teams and teammates.

[@bdmeyers_art]

Nice, well done sirs. Lebum James would never.

[@gerryturple527]

Jokic doesn't play beautiful basket ball, but he makes basketball beautiful. Kapice?

[@luzvimindaquilenderino9836]

Win or lose, love you always NUGGETS

[@jamesonm.7925]

Sportscasters hate Nikola and the Nuggets because there's no drama, just humility. No drama with the way Nik plays and no drama with the team off the court. Drama sells and the Nuggets aren't entertaining despite being the best.

[@cboz3712]

Say what you want. Assemble the best five for the world’s top basketball team. We are talking planet earth! Around 8 billion people. Jokic is your starting center!! And he is the first pick, your cornerstone. And this for the last 4 years. End of discussion

[@andreylearns]

Jokic is hilarious 😂

[@BoBnfishy]

Joker is awesome. The sport is better because he's in it

[@s2pident03]

Denver in 6, they already exposed the weaknesses of wolves bigmen, kat can’t attack the basket, gobert is slow and can’t shoot free throws and can’t defend Jokic, naz reid is inconsistent

[@void39247]

Joker looks like a suburb dad that works in the truck industry or something and not a 3 time MVP and best player in the world. Crazy 😅

[@deanlongthon4963]

Doesn't matter what team your on the "glo" is noticed

[@MrBillagordon]

The guys great!!!

[@dfamily2385]

1 win at home and the road for sure.

[@Jonesmalone562]

I agree with Joker!

[@kalleyskywalker5279]

Wow, now it’s cool to have a selfless play style post Jordan era! Who knew?!

[@ljutko7]

U can hate him aal u want, maaaaannnn .... Smh ... More hate please 🤷🤷🤷

[@paulsolon6229]

Aaron Gordon is powerful jumper

[@badrulzoppof1s833]

Denver is champion of the world according to usa so they will fight...

[@devinarthur6559]

0:53

[@anthonybaldwin3751]

You can tell he turned up the heat down 2 games, and everyone got fired up with him

[@ilijadevic483]

What did he say at the end tho

[@23s.m.b]

I think he become a six time mvp

[@famemontana]

Nikola doesn’t give an actual f*** and it’s almost more entertaining than watching him play lol

[@GOATanyama]

and people saying 90's players with no athleticism won't be great in this era, Joker is basically built like Bird with more fat 😁

[@rikudouray]

Let the best team win on west. Just don't let boston get another ring lemao.

[@Anyimadu.g]

🔥🔥🔥

[@holycow7195]

Nikola Jokic reminds me of Larry Bird.

[@nebojsamihajlovic9066]

Smešno.Jokić je 2 nivoa iznad Birda!

[@369Nso0n]

Shai is still the MVP of this regular season...

[@bogemiforever9916]

Amazing generational talent, far better than LeBron.

[@jhung2479]

Complete opposite of Shaq.

[@andros2389]

Why is she talking like that? Is she the one from Loudermilk? 😂

[@ThePatman1980]

I like Ant. He’s cocky but he has the game to back it up unlike Ja. Do people forget how arrogant and cocky Muhammad Ali, Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Deion Sanders all were as athletes? Steve Jobs was arrogant and cocky. MJ showed up in the ‘85 ASG with a gold chain around his neck and still wore it when participating in the dunk contest. Larry Bird was the biggest trash talker there ever was. “Which mfer is coming in 2nd?” Kobe was called Showboat by his teammates as he would attempt 360 dunks in a breakaway in his first two years. I like what Ant is saying and doing here. It shows he’s not afraid of these defending champions. He’s fearless. It can motivate him for Game 5. He did show up for this game except the other guys didn’t. And this was after he held accountability for the Game 2 loss. I do think Minnesota will eventually lose this series whether it’s in 6 or 7. Minnesota and OKC are showing their inexperience already after a good start. Denver might be to Ant what Detroit was to MJ. The last obstacle before getting over the hump to win a ring. His team is not ready for it yet. He is but not his teammates similar to MJ from ‘88 to ‘90. Scottie and Horace were still a bit too soft. KAT remains soft. It’s still Denver’s reign as champs for the next 2-3 years. Ant will eventually get a ring but he needs to taste the losing and heartbreaks first. Denver is my favorite team still playing but Ant is my favorite player to watch. Great personality. There’s an alpha dog in him.

[@justheretowatchvideosandco9424]

Not too cocky because he compliments teammates and opponents with respect.

[@plumeria66]

Ant is cocky but not mean about it. MJ was cocky but demeaning to others.

[@ACD1994]

Disagree that Ja Morant doesn't have the game to back it up. I mean the Memphis Grizzlies were a playoff team with a healthy Ja. Question going forward, is will the Grizz organization be able to trust Morant, that he will grow and learn from, his off the court mistakes.

[@kevinhsu3102]

it would be interesting to see how the t wolves bounce back, regardless this is my favorite series

[@Obiahjones]

It's the media not the players that drum this crap up, Ant is Awesome but they ain't got be going off on jokic after two games like they did, Ant is my favorite new player and delivers but come on Jokic is da man right now.

[@drewbreezy5854]

One thing is certain, he is i don't give af cool.

[@jabrooks1989]

Never noticed how much Aaron Gordon looks like Dexter Morgan’s sister until now lmao

[@varblade821]

KD to Nuggets

[@badrulzoppof1s833]

I hope ant dont lose to Champion of the world Denver according to USA because he lose to state of Germany once come on Ant show your mamba or MJ mentality carry the team to win not the most point player ... If MJ, Denver alraedy done ...

[@virgilstarkwell1535]

caucasian domination!

[@darryljones7603]

😂😂😂

[@marinturudic5431]

🥇

[@MikelBrownSchilling]

Look at my mans at 0:34. He look sad and happy

[@thegreatgamingkid8252]

Ts

[@mattymatt1979]

Conley not helping Wolves...despite relentless praise by Reg Miller. I dont know why..but i can see Pacers Mconnell on this team..and would be like AntMans Jon Paxson.

[@ThePatman1980]

I wonder how long Jokic will play? Basketball is not his favorite sport. It’s horse racing. He’s only playing basketball as a means to an end. Yao only played 9 seasons.

[@ACD1994]

Yao Ming was 7 foot 5, and had a long list of injuries.

[@user-majb4c2d0e]

Plus Jokic once said he would not go over 35 I think thats his plan just to see if he can get to that point and then 'goodbye suckers' 😂

[@ivanamendez478]

He said he will keep playing as long as he is playing well and helping the team win..

[@seancooney8799]

You can love multiple activities in life. My guess is Jokic will play around 13 to 15 years ... Depends how his body holds up. You don't play the way Jokic plays without loving the game. Yao Ming loved the game but his body betrayed him. That was always a what if ... What could Ming and McGrady have done if they were only able to stay healthy together.

[@justsomeguythatwantssometh9986]

It depends but one thing is for sure, injury will never be the reason for his closing act, man barely take risky moves after all. He's probably gonna peace out like Timmy.

[@augustinereign]

He's not the greatest basketball player on his team! How is he the best in the world? The league is forcing players to say it. That's why everyone uses the exact same phrase. I've never even heard the phrase " best in the world" used outside of a movie. It's disrespectful...

[@OsamaDazai-oo5du]

SLOW, UNATHLETIC, KILLER 2 INCH VERTICAL WHITE BOY. how can he do this LMAO

[@varblade821]

The secret is in his torso and legs. This dude just like Tyson Fury. That core strength is insane u just don’t see it coz its all wrapped up