Nikola Jokic talks Miami Heat and Game 1, FULL Interview | 2023 NBA Finals Media Day

[@deerobinson557]

"There are no favorites in the finals", Jokic is the definition of class in all sports!

[@anguscooper]

No favourites Let's all eat a Heat Chicken Nuggets 😂😂😂

[@themvp8922]

Nuggets r the much better team dafuq

[@nicohoshi]

@@themvp8922 anything can happen

[@pierrevalentino5250]

Absolute class act. That being said Nuggets in 5

[@ndnd7614]

The Heat will win. They got a better coach and bench.

[@mateuszzdyb3547]

love the journalists tries to create a hype with the question, and jokic every single time kills it with his "whatever, i lived my life, not some soap opera stuff you'd want to hear" :D

[@Rhan1809]

He’s absolutely right. There’s no favorite teams in the Finals. Everybody wanted a Celtics Vs Lakers or a Golden State VS 76ers. People are saying “nobody’s gonna watch this finals” because it’s Denver and the Heat. F**k em all. These two teams worked hard and deserve to be there.

[@gicueN17R0]

You tell em! They sure don't need people to tune in for them to do their business! But people always say that and don't. Like "if so&so wins I'm moving to wherever..." and they win but everyone stayed. 🙄 Not a soul moved or packed a bag. They all know they are gunna watch. Jokić is the best in the business right now and Jimmy is on fire no pun intended. Why would you not watch? One even has the ability to win their first and it isn't fluky. Ya know? Can't we just celebrate good basketball and enjoy what's left!

[@ChampNation3]

This is one my most anticipated finals in years. Anyone who doesn’t want to watch isn’t really a basketball fan imo.🤷‍♂️

[@dinchy12]

Exactly! Making Finals is not result of their name of franchize, but their hardwork. Very good point!

[@darisgonzales2056]

Jokic 😱👉 Jimmy shout out po

[@koki9244]

fr! only casuals aren't watching these finals lol

[@gicueN17R0]

Hands down one of the classiest, baddest, most humble killers on the court and kindest people you will meet. This guy...still a kid is just truly special and that's why in Denver we get so passionate. Talent is everywhere but having a guy like this is 1/1.

[@HUGEPoWERFULMooN]

Fattest too.

[@Cazador1]

ayo baddest?

[@srdjanlekic8926]

@@Cazador1 Cold face killer

[@BeyerEfendi]

Watching him dead-eye the press is as entertaining as him on the court. Never change

[@microwaves25]

How do some of these reporters get paid to ask such piss poor questions.

[@Quest24kobe]

Litteraly

[@3395149634]

They're just looking for a generic quote they can put in their copy and paste article

[@Rhan1809]

And the lady reporter has asked ALL the players the same exact questions. Annoying

[@Yabas00]

Because it's corporate, not independent journalism

[@lanelesic]

The real MVP 👍

[@beatrizmasacayan1575]

Both teams ( Heat Miami and Denver)have a different styles of playing basketball 🏀. Both teams must play as a professional players, no flip flop, no cheating and avoid unnecessary accidents to avoid injuries to both team players. Good luck to both teams ( Miami and Denver players/coaches). God bless to both teams players/ coaches. 🙏❤️🏀

[@anguscooper]

The media denied him of the MVP award He is the true MVP not EMBID

[@Nuggets1527]

Thank you for acknowledging greatness 🙏

[@Loquacious_Jackson]

Racist clown 🤡

[@Kuzkia]

@@beatrizmasacayan1575 Jimmy flip flops

[@milanrdesign]

bro this man is chill and that should put fear in every opponent

[@Macktr0n]

rachel nichols asking the same bad questions to every player, riveting stuff.

[@tristanconn11]

bruh i know.. what story is she tryna write with these poopshit Qs

[@gsadventures678]

I wonder if Rachel asked Jimmy the same questions while she was blowing him.

[@Rhan1809]

LITERALLY smh

[@belosevickris3379]

What is riveting is Nikola's reactions to the press. He is switching between giving them death stares, pitying glances, and sometimes tiered "you are giving me a headache with stupid" looks 🤣🤣

[@LBNMKRS]

Best player in the world by a mile.

[@ErnDAWG16]

😂😂😂

[@g9sneak7]

@@ErnDAWG16 I bet ur a lebron fan, well where is he now??

[@ibuildxx9384]

@@g9sneak7 Cancun! 🤣🤣

[@ranojutro426]

Definitely

[@lamarallen4474]

not by a mile, him and Giannis are 1 and 2

[@logansparks3228]

W mindset, "there are no favorites in the finals" jokic is locked in for the big stage

[@trevmason2352]

Yessir. And his last answer too “idk how it’s going to effect me, maybe I have 10 points we will see” he’s prepared for this finals.

[@SanctumROTMG]

Wait till he plays against a prime Curry, Klay, Draymond and Durant with Iggy.

[@user-rb1yf4he9q]

People don’t realize that this is how European players approach the game and their lives. They aren’t all wrapped up in the styling crap and evasive answers like Anthony Davis , LeBron , etc. That’s why Butler is so refreshing as a player. We need more like Jokic, Butler and Curry. Less of the losers just looking for money

[@ranojutro426]

👍

[@XShollaj]

Mainly Balkans and Eastern Europe - different mentality in the western part (Dirk was an exception)

[@randallsmith5631]

Embiid MVP? WTF? Embiids' a joke. Joker's the MVP

[@klipche]

these were the dumbest questions ever.... i feel so bad that joker had to sit there answering them....

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensen320]

At least he gets paid to do it

[@D0BR0VECE]

The Israeli reporter posed a really good question. But it's really niche one.

[@marcusboydauthornovelist4650]

Was thinking the same thing 😂

[@benjaminfishbeyn1996]

@@D0BR0VECE he had the only good question.

[@JamesG12]

Best player in the world

[@W_Sportyyfr]

Cap

[@Zionjrpro]

​@@W_Sportyyfr who better rn

[@rome2989]

Lebron

[@G1dr4]

@@rome2989 TROLOLOLOLOLOLO LOLOLOOOOOL

[@biiig1686]

@@rome2989 bronsexual

[@worldeater1498]

I love his approach. He knows that there is no “bad team” in the finals. Any team has the chance to show up in finals.

[@Tonyconstanza]

This guy alone getting me back into nba since kobe

[@johnfisher4262]

Me too.

[@tebra643]

Imagine the 🤡 stream media saying HE'S BORING, IMAGINE?!?!?!?!😅😂

[@emilio3644]

same but Buttler gives me Kobe vibes also.

[@light6982]

Real MVP for 2023, period! NBA just did political call with Embiid! All real NBA followers knows this!

[@GawinNatinMagisa]

Literally Embiid is playing and chasing and begging the MVP trophy rather than the Larry O'Brian hardware..lastly hes answering tough questions poorly than Joker..

[@germanischerkrieger6018]

Embiid had a good case for the MVP no doubt but who cares? Jokic have 2 and a ring this year would be much more important for his legacy

[@nacho6311]

Uh jokic won mvp last year and was a first round exit.....

[@GawinNatinMagisa]

@@nacho6311 imagine playing thru without his role players and still managed to reach the 1st round..

[@NosyMuggle]

8:58 "Obrigado" "De nada" that portuguese interaction was certainly unexpected lol

[@halexic1]

His condition trainer is from Brasil - Felipe Eichenberger

[@beautifullife2150]

Nikola Jokić is the GOAT! 🏆

[@stevesmiff]

There is no way to dislike this human...as a man, a citizen of Earth, or a basketball player. Am absolute genius at his craft...and is only focused on family and his job 💯💯💯

[@ksingh06]

Lol whatsup rachel nicols asking questions when they were kids? Same question she asked coach spo

[@anguscooper]

Shaq or Alonzo Mourning may have to come out of retirement to STOP THIS BIG FELLA 😂😂😂😂😂

[@pimpmastaa101]

Finals MVP

[@kmc10314]

He said he is modeling after Tim Duncan, and he really acts like Tim Duncan. Way he speaks and acts and plays (little diff style but his demanor and approach of team first basketball). Such a humble and likable superstar.

[@hdeodh]

Bam = BBQ Chicken.... Joker will be dropping 40 15 12 alll series

[@XfStef]

This dude is miles above LeFlop both in terms of basketball prowess and as a human being in general.

[@nacho6311]

Nah the hate is crazy. He's better than current lebron but prime lebron clears jokic ny miles

[@ry_an.]

@@nacho6311 prime LeBron still had to join a superteam in Miami to win. Jokic might be enclosing on the gap say he does win a few in a row here.

[@vojislav88]

It speaks to Nikolas greatness how he is not willing to underestimate the Heat even though if you ask the betting odds Nuggets are a safe bet to win the series. It tells me he is focused and wont underestimate his opponents. I see the Nuggets winning but you can never go into a game like you have already won it. Cant wait to watch the series and how the future will look for the Nuggets.

[@dicktracy5066]

Lol @ “safe bet”

[@vojislav88]

@@dicktracy5066 No such thing but with every game it will become safer nuggs in 4

[@dicktracy5066]

@@vojislav88 😂😂😂😂

[@vojislav88]

@@dicktracy5066 Not that funny anymore is it lol

[@vojislav88]

@@dicktracy5066 welp welp

[@XShollaj]

Jokic is not just representing Serbia, but all of Balkans. Im from Albania, and will always support players like Jokic, Stojakovic etc. A legend in the making and a humble, classy personality

[@sellianos]

As a Greek, I love Jokic but we do have some representatives as well 😊

[@MaChKuLjA]

Thanks for spreading love instead of hate

[@benjaminfranklin5368]

Ray Allen had a great career but he cemented his legacy with that game 6 shot

[@twistedtide]

FR

[@eddiew2325]

​@@twistedtide am I the only one who thinks Ray Allen and Joker are identical twins?

[@emilio3644]

@@eddiew2325 how is that related?

[@illrobbzilla]

Last Question Nikola Oh Good Job!!!😂😂😂

[@zachhudson726]

As a Heat fan respect to Jokic he is a beast and a class act. Looking forward to a great series!

[@HuracanSeneca]

90% of these "reporters" and "journalists" questions were garbage.

[@lainiw4kura]

lots of european players didnt grow up with the nba, its still hard to watch here, is expensive and is too late to watch, i wish some of the interviewers would structure their questions better lol

[@D0BR0VECE]

It wasn't even expensive back in the days. There where no subscriptions, no sports networks, no Internet TV. Not even everyone had channels that did broadcasts. Edit: Actually, my bad. It could be expensive. The ones that had satellite could have access. And having satellite was expensive thing.

[@vojislav88]

Yeah when some games start at 5 am i dont think most people will be able to follow. Plus it was a different time now you can just have league pass and even watch it later on your own time if you can avoid the spoilers.😁

[@ranojutro426]

They would have same answer. European players are not about showing off and glory. It is more about playing sport and have fun

[@greatness_arives925]

“What is he gonna say? That I don’t want to meet hm?” Bro I died laughing

[@emilio3644]

so Miami has a younger Nicola Jokic? :D

[@SCAMDEMIC2023]

NBAs best player.

[@mannyped1804]

Rachel Nichols is taking the air out of the room with these weak questions

[@drazzzpoppp5022]

"Nikola tell us what it means to you to take that early morning dump and what that experience feels like" That's the equivalent of her Idiotic question

[@IvanDjuric300]

Jokara!!!! Legend.

[@BlueBarrier782]

Joker is such a perfect name. Funny dude, creative and smart as all hell on the court. This dude has been a nightmare for every team facing him.

[@pauljansen1137]

Jokic will be averaging a triple double in these series.....and the Nuggets will be sweeping the Heat......Finals MVP for Jokic!

[@W_Sportyyfr]

L

[@dwyanewade8645]

Lol Delusional

[@ndnd7614]

The heat beat bucks and Celtics. They are the favourite for sure

[@BDN67]

@@dwyanewade8645 heat fans sate the delusional ones, we should all congratulate Jokic on already winning his first Championship.

[@Rogue_Centurion]

@@ndnd7614they actually aren’t, because as brilliant as the Heat have been, the Nuggets have matched that

[@profitoneX]

The new larry bird

[@kjthomas4553]

Dirk

[@peytonlong5573]

Jokic one weird laugh away from being exactly like Kawhi with the media

[@milanrdesign]

except he not a bitch like kawhi

[@peytonlong5573]

@@milanrdesign you know kawhi personally?

[@Loquacious_Jackson]

He has a wife and kid tho

[@milanrdesign]

@@peytonlong5573 no i dont i also dont think i need to to know hes a bitch sitting out 42 games a season.

[@alananderson7903]

Bam is scared out of his mind for tomorrow night because of this guy.

[@ptyten9718]

You draggin it

[@yrnsheik4451]

Bam ain’t scared

[@ARod3]

Nah

[@titledexpert1279]

Is Bam in the room with us right now?

[@michaelmamitesarmecin5137]

If you knew basketball, you'd understand that Miami doesn't defend individually. It's not just Bam's problem.

[@cezar343]

many stupid questions !!!!! ask him about the game dammit

[@thegulch1780]

It's all about drama. These reporters don't even play sports. Many haven't seen their feet over their fat bellies in a few years. 🙄

[@williamfox1146]

Joker will stat pad Miami like he stat padded the Lakers.

[@Irena1106]

Hahahah

[@schlhq]

Stat pad is sweeping a team now? Holy man, what is considered stat padding now? Winning?

[@justind3493]

He wasn’t watching American basketball 🤣😂😂

[@ranojutro426]

Not to many people wach American sports

[@ivanapetkovic4731]

We're in a different time zone, that's kind of a problem. Some of us stay up late or wake up in the middle of the night to watch our favorite teams, but when you're a kid very few parents allow watching the NBA at 3am, maybe sometimes, on weekends. We have school, homework and play every day on repeat, and even though our evenings are reserved for sports, the older ones are watching but the kids are mostly having their team practice or a game. So basically no time for TV

[@AnaZivanovicNenadovic]

They keep asking him about memorable NBA games when he was a kid and he keeps saying he didn’t watch the NBA😂. How many times does he need to say it?

[@ranojutro426]

They can not believe that people actually not watching American bully sports, very aggressive

[@Humbletrader08]

I love how he standup and just want the interview to end 😂 cool dude

[@kalumbus1891]

BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD

[@boilingoden7984]

Him pausing and going, "I'm confused" after the question abt him being the best or a better player in the league is super funny

[@zenyousapprentice3732]

How does he look even thinner than he did just a few days ago?? Haircut? Lighting?

[@gmrevolution6942]

The king is dead, long live the king!

[@fenzelian]

It’s like the reporters can’t comprehend a part of the world where the kids didn’t watch the NBA 20 years ago.

[@babaroga73]

What NBA finals does he remember? He says it was hard to follow - To clarify, in Serbia we didn't even have "rewind a program" feature on our cable subscription, up until maybe a few years ago, and NBA finals are played at about 2h or 3h in the night, so I think he thought of that. We do all remember 2002 western conference finals LA Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings, being that Divac and Stojakovic played in Kings, but Jokic was 7 years old at the time.

[@mikeberry2332]

Wow, he handled all these questions, some of them silly, about as good as an NBA star can.

[@NikolaBrusin]

Man,the american media talk about zone defence like its some big deal. Jokic played against zone 15 years ago,here kids use it from early age,its not gonna suprise him.

[@jonathanikeda8727]

The biggest advantage is that Denver Nuggets has two dangerous playmakers and shooters who understand the game with many screens and plays. In other words, Jokic and Murray are sharing their duties and responsibilities of a playmaker during the current game. Many opponents are frustrated to guard which one is a playmaker or a shooter. When Jokic is a playmaker, then Murray is a shooter but when Murray is a playmaker, then Jokic is a shooter. It's almost impossible to stop them. That is no wonder that Denver Nuggets won.

[@james3003]

The Nuggets team is deeeeep. A lot of people don’t realize or care to realize. Even LeBron said himself that, that Nuggets team is the best complete team they ever competed against. Every person on that roster is a threat. It’s going to take a LOT of hard work for Miami. Duncan and Bam CAN NOT afford to disappear again for even one game.

[@305Navi]

Heat fan here. I must say Jokic is the best player in the world. Hands-down! Hopefully, the Heats can contain him.

[@MichealLee__]

Fake heat fan 😂

[@sulwhale3171]

@@MichealLee__ how you know

[@305Navi]

@@MichealLee__ Fake Heat fan? Not even close bro. Been a Heat fan since Zo, Seikaly & Hardaway days. You call me a fake Heat fan b/c I called Jokic the best player in the world. As much as I want to say it's Butler, I can't. If we're going to be honest. Let's Go Heats!

[@albar7250]

Just stop everyone else let joker get his

[@fredharvey2720]

Heh

[@SHINdanny]

5:37 that shirt with "NUGGETS" plays a dangerous game, sometimes :D 7:36

[@MacxLive]

You can tell... He just wants to play

[@HeavyMetalOne64]

Nuggets are gonna get this done easily in 5 games, sorry Heat fans...your team had a nice run, but Denver is on a completely different level. Matchup problems all over the court for the heat. The nuggets are equally hungry, more consistent, and have home court advantage. This is over in five games at most.

[@davionn]

People like u never Learn heat in 6

[@davionn]

Take Denver meat out yo mouth and zip it up wen ur finished 👍🏾

[@josemap.ignacio1194]

That's what they said before game 1 with Bucks, game 1 with Knicks and yes game 1 with Celtics.

[@dushandvr5765]

​​@@josemap.ignacio1194 Every one of those teams are either weaker by some players not playing or weaker than Denver overall, Denver is just too strong and most importantly consistent and expirienced unlike those eastern teams heat has beaten.

[@TheODLawson23]

@@davionn Heat in 6? You don't like the Nuggets?

[@harlock321]

I dont know why but i find this dude so fucking funny

[@jamnutt9152]

4:14 "Standing on your left back here"☝🤓

[@Kingfisher1215]

Bam and Spoelstra have their work cut out trying to defend this guy. That zone isn’t great against a good passing team with a post player like this. Man isn’t much better.

[@rayniersims7060]

the joker is one of the greatest players in the history of the nba

[@notmyname6121]

Nuggets in 5

[@milanrdesign]

4.

[@notmyname6121]

@@milanrdesign I think the heat are tougher then the lakers. We’ll see though

[@andreyv1]

Miami: can we get a Jokic? NBA: best we got is Jovic

[@CyrogenicNation]

Man, every time it seems like there's someone in the media asking about his experience watching the NBA Finals when he's said multiple times he didn't really follow it when he was young...

[@fkm512]

Media is gonna hate him just like they did with Duncan when they don’t get the answers they want

[@onyroo]

Rachel really thought she was cooking with that question she asked both Jokic and Butler.

[@JacksonBivens]

Different athletes have different responses

[@CarSportsTalk]

"Oh good job" 😂🤣

[@vojislav88]

Boggles my mind how most of these reporters get paid to ask questions and have the most generic questions that get answered over and over. There seems to be no effort to ask smart and new questions. Soo Nikola are you the best player? Blank stare.

[@ranojutro426]

They are so annoying, annoying

[@Eric-dr5bj]

The spread of journalists from outside the US is surprising

[@erich1380]

His body is an optical illusion lol its crazy someone can be that big and powerful with arms like that. Obviously nobody needs muscular arms to play basketball but ive never seen anyone built like him in sports before

[@dushandvr5765]

He is exception but also remember, if someone is buff that doesn't mean he is 100 % stronger that someone who doesn't have ripped body

[@holytrashify]

Tyson Fury

[@alokinchi]

Oh he's strong. Very strong. Looks can be deceiving...

[@halexic1]

It is skeleton from where the strength come. If you look his width, he is huge, his heaps distance specially. He is almost twice in hips width regarding to others and he also has wide shoulders so moving and bumping any center is not a problem. He also has a super speedy initial speed in his footwork.

[@fk-cz8pz]

Jokic has become my favorite player in the NBA. The way he handles himself, his play style, everything about him is refreshing and entertaining. I don’t see how people find this guy “boring”

[@ghostofyou6468]

the best center in the nba right now

[@milangraovac2748]

Somborac😊

[@sikilaci4415]

so to the guy mentioning Radivoj Korać

[@D0BR0VECE]

👍

[@theprocessss]

I feel bad for the heat. They are gonna get clapped for four straight games on live TV

[@NBAStatsGuru]

😂😂😂 alright

[@milanrdesign]

100

[@Thrillofworld]

So fried

[@JM-zs5ds]

That's what they said before the Bucks & Boston series too 😴

[@mayatorres5858]

@@JM-zs5ds Those teams aren’t Yokic. Don’t sleep.

[@staz8999]

As someone who’s played a lot of basketball in New York City, FYI, Division I, high school, the Cage, and at Rucker park. I’ve seen a lot of basketball in my life. With that said, I’ve seen how back in the old days the bad boys of Detroit will play physical and brutal. However, has anyone ever notice how Miami started hurting people playing dirty, nasty and getting away with fouls with Gianni falling down on his back, Knicks center getting pocked in the and in game seven Miami player moving over and sticking out his leg, so Tatum falls on it and twisting his ankle. Plus a whole others I guess that’s all coincidence. As Miami coach Erik Spoelstra says, “his players are crafty.” I would hate to see a team as demonic as Miami playing so dirty, and getting away with it. I guess karma will come to them someday. Don’t be surprised if somebody from the Nuggets gets hurt early on.

[@ry_an.]

You’ve posted this somewhere else…

[@twin4215]

yo this felt like first day of the season with these questions. L reporters

[@alexh1874]

Joel Embiid begged for the MVP and is stuck in the 2nd round

[@nacho6311]

Idk why everyone brings that up. Jokic got mvp last year and didn't even make the 2nd round.

[@alexh1874]

@@nacho6311 That's last year. Joel begged for an MVP this year. Jokic is about to play in the Finals this year.

[@rustybros]

Nugget in 4

[@jegszilla]

Jovic reminds me so much of Tim Duncan. Silent super star, not flashy but dominates on the court.

[@sabrifilms198]

I feel like reporters like set up entire questions in a way that cant really be answered, because the structure it in a way where theyre either assuming something or answering the question for them.

[@gsadventures678]

I love this guy!

[@ezy2realdetroit940]

Fucking Goat Of The Bigs

[@BrokenSkull70]

they asking so many dumb questions omg

[@twistedladder3506]

I believe either heat or nuggets in a close 7, or nuggets in 5 so I’m favoring the nuggs

[@wadeh8418]

🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@halexic1]

Nikola Jo*ic is winning this 100%

[@g.m3399]

Lol jokic actually does trash talk flipping the bird to his team mates during practice lol 😂

[@lionfan96]

'im confused".. hahaha nice one joker :P

[@shahrokni]

The Himble Focused Giant

[@Saint2K13]

MVP MVP MVP

[@hmp01]

Finals buzz cut ready! Killer

[@Jailyn123]

That's not true.....Denver is Favorite to be a Champion..... 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@fanimineva83]

Joker=MVP p.s. without a doubt

[@_ripVanWinkle_]

I think his language barrier makes him *overly* humble

[@D0BR0VECE]

No. Trust me, he's exactly the same in Serbian. Even more pronounced humbleness and humour, when he doesn't have to think about correct words.

[@ranojutro426]

Not really What is language barrier?? He understands everything and answering everything

[@alokinchi]

He's the same when he speaks Serbian. It's just the way he is. He does not pretend to be someone he's not. He's just being himself.

[@Miomir86]

Being MVP and winning the Championship is not the same thing media ppl

[@09mike21]

Jokic is the new Tim Duncan