After being named NBA Finals MVP, Nikola Jokic graciously turned the spotlight to his teammates, praising Jamal Murray in particular.
In expressing his joy, Jokic emphasized the team’s overall effort throughout the series, saying, “We are not winning for ourselves, we are winning for the guy next to us, and that’s why this (matters) even more.” He emphasized the players’ close relationship and togetherness, saying that their successes were the consequence of cooperation and collaboration. Jokic closed by thanking his outstanding colleagues and calling the entire year a fantastic trip. Fans drew comparisons to Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic.
NBA devotees compare Jokic to Joel Embiid
With a stunning 94-89 victory against the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets won their first-ever title. The Joker won the coveted NBA Finals MVP title for his outstanding overall performance during the series. He demonstrated his domination with outstanding averages of 30.2 points, 14.0 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 0.8 steals, 1.4 blocks, and 1.6 3-pointers per game while shooting an amazing 58.3%.
Jokic received a barrage of plaudits from fans on Twitter, who said that the continuing argument over whether centre in the league is the greatest should finally be resolved because of how much better he played than Joel Embiid, the MVP-winning standout for the Philadelphia 76ers.Here’s what they said:-
“Embiid is 30 and hasn’t made it past the second round. Stop embarrassing yourself”
Embiid is 30 and hasn’t made it past the second round.
Stop embarrassing yourself
— Lamar Davis (@lamardavis1991) June 13, 2023
Giannis NBA Finals stats:
35/13/5Jokic NBA Finals stats:
30/14/7Embiid NBA Finals stats:
0/0/0 pic.twitter.com/j48irBh2ID— 🥤 (@34for2) June 13, 2023
“Is it safe to say Jokic deserved the MVP over Embiid?”
Is it safe to say Jokic deserved the MVP over Embiid? pic.twitter.com/oAk9tGgqls
— Anthony (@anthonycough1an) June 13, 2023
“Check Embiid’s two scoring titles,then think again.”
Check Embiid’s two scoring titles,then think again.
— Craig Murray (@CraigFM1789) June 13, 2023
“Jokic fans giannis fans Hating Embiid”
Jokic fans 🤝 giannis fans
Hating Embiid— Calvin (@CalvinBucks34) June 13, 2023
“Embooty not even in the conversation with those two anymore”
Embooty not even in the conversation with those two anymore
— 🤑 (@JinjaOnHere) June 13, 2023
“I couldn’t tell was the crowd chanting “MVP” or “Not Embiid””
I couldn’t tell was the crowd chanting “MVP” or “Not Embiid” 😂
— DantiX C (@RoswellAntiX) June 13, 2023
Nikola Jokic named NBA Finals MVP following Championship win
As the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat 94-89 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, clinching a historic 4-1 series victory and the franchise’s first-ever title, Nikola Jokic celebrated his team’s success. The two-time MVP Joker received yet another honour when he was awarded the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player. He put up a standout effort in the last game with 28 points, 16 rebounds, and four assists.
Jokic displayed his impressive all-around game throughout the series, averaging 30.2 points, 14 rebounds, and 7.2 assists while shooting 55% from the floor. He also made history by being the first NBA player to lead the playoffs in points, rebounds, and assists. Jokić’s extraordinary postseason run solidified his legacy as one of the NBA’s all-time greats, culminating in a championship ring and unforgettable achievements.
