Denver Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic Got Insane Buzz For ‘Despicable’ Outfit In Game 1 Against Los Angeles Lakers

Denver Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic Channeled Gru With His Game 1 Outfit

There was no denying that Jokic looked like he was cosplaying Gru from the animated movie franchise “Despicable Me.” He had to be doing it intentionally right? The look was just completely spot-on, which included a thorough scarf wraparound that fully hid Jokic’s neck just like how Gru does it.

For those unaware, Jokic is actually an endorser for the movie franchise’s latest installment “Despicable Me 4.” In the teasers starring the Nuggets star, Jokic talks to a therapist about his resemblance to Gru, who is a both the protagonist and super villain of the movie.

After the game, Jokic expressed how he was just having “a little bit of fun” with his Game 1 outfit.

“Yes, I mean, love the guy and love the cartoon. Why not just have a little bit of fun too?” said Jokic.

Nikola Jokic Was The Villain For Los Angeles Lakers Fans In Game 1

In the Hollywood script for the Lakers’ season, Jokic was indeed the supervillain in the series’ opening act. Jokic had a team-high 32 points on 15/23 shooting to go along with 12 rebounds and 7 assists.

The Joker was always ready to make a big shot or find an open teammate to thwart any Lakers runs once the Nuggets took control of the contest in the second half.

Jokic’s “minions” weren’t too shabby either in Game 1. The four other Nuggets starters scored in double figures, led by Jamal Murray’s 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 10 assists.

Aaron Gordon had a near triple double with 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists of his own, while Michael Porter Jr. and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope combined to sink 7 three-pointers. There was no stopping the NBA Gru and his crew on Saturday.