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'I Literally Couldn’t Say Jokic Fast Enough': Nikola Jokic’s Nickname ‘The Joker’ Gets Origin Revealed By LeBron James Teammate

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has always been dubbed “The Joker,” but where did the moniker come from? Jokic’s former teammates recently revealed the story behind the nickname that struck with the Serbian star.

Denver Nuggets: Former NBA Star Admits Giving Nikola Jokic His Nickname

Having Dubbed ‘Joker’ Nickname for Nikola Jokic, 2x NBA Champ Recalls His Failed Moniker for Pau Gasol

The word “Joker” has become synonymous with the name Nikola Jokic over the past decade. But it was only recently that the original source of the legendary nickname revealed himself.

Calling Rookie Nikola Jokic a ‘Fat, Ugly Kid,’ 2x NBA Champion Explains What Made Him Believe He Was Nuggets’ Best Player

Mike Miller was a locker room veteran with the Denver Nuggets during his last two NBA seasons and got to witness Nikola Jokic’s generational talent from the start.

Alex Caruso's Strong Nikola Jokic Admission Before NBA Finals

Perhaps the single most impactful coaching decision of the entire NBA playoffs so far came in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets.

Coach Adelman More Than Earned His Promotion

Few things in life unfold exactly as planned. For David Adelman, becoming an NBA head coach was likely a lifelong dream. It would allow him to follow in his father’s footsteps.

Ex-Nuggets Coach Makes Bold Claim About Lakers Legend

In 2025, the modern offense is regarded as the best in the NBA's history. The league average three-point percentage is 36.1% in the 2020s as opposed to 28.9% in the 1980s, and the league average for three-point attempts is at a staggering 35.2 per game as opposed to 3.5 in the 1980s.

Novak Djokovic shuts down ‘fake’ Nikola Jokic narrative

The country of Serbia has been very prominent in the sports world over the last decade, with tennis superstar Novak Djokovic and Denver Nuggets standout Nikola Jokic dominating their respective sports.

'He Was Just Different': 2x All-Star Relives Russell Westbrook’s Iconic 50-Point Triple-Double, Opens Up on His MVP Season

Once a force to be reckoned with, Russell Westbrook—an MVP and the NBA’s all-time triple-double king—has seen his career take a different turn in recent years.

Novak Djokovic responds ‘truthfully’ to what people say about Nikola Jokic’s private life

Nikola Jokic is one of the best players in the NBA, and every season since he has been in the league the Serbian has proven that with his elite performances.

Russell Westbrook Shares Personal Announcement on Sunday

It has now been over two weeks since Russell Westbrook last took the court in the NBA. This was on May 18, when the Denver Nuggets suffered a heartbreaking,

Ex-Nuggets Executive Unlikely to Return Despite Vacancy

The Denver Nuggets are searching for a new general manager after dismissing Calvin Booth at the end of the season. The roster has been poorly managed over the last few years, giving the team little to no depth this season, and that came back to bite them in the playoffs.

Gilbert Arenas Would Swap Bill Russell For Nikola Jokic In His All-Time Center Rankings

Gilbert Arenas has never been one to shy away from bold opinions, and his latest take might be his most controversial yet. In a recent interview with Vlad

Three-Time All-NBA Star Announces Decision on Retirement

The Denver Nuggets' 2024-25 campaign concluded with a hard-fought seven-game series loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals.

Celtics Legend Makes Wild Nikola Jokic, Shaquille O'Neal Statement

Despite winning three NBA MVPs and the 2021 NBA Finals, Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic hasn't always gotten the respect he deserves from the game's elders.

Has Russell Westbrook Played His Last Game as a Nugget? NBA Insider Explains His Reasoning for Believing So

The Denver Nuggets boast one of the NBA’s most well-rounded starting lineups. But the team’s second-round loss proved that rosters go beyond the players who start the game.

2023 Champion An Option To Return To The Denver Nuggets?

In 2023, the Denver Nuggets won the franchise’s first NBA championship. Of course, they were led by now three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, but many played a role in that title.

Nuggets cleaning house with coaching staff

The Denver Nuggets have made David Adelman their new head coach, and they are making big changes to the rest of the team’s coaching staff. Denver is not bringing back four assistant coaches next season, according to reporter Chris Haynes.

Denver Nuggets Get Major Coaching News on Friday

There have been quite a few coaching moves made around the NBA thus far during the postseason from teams who either did not make the playoffs or were eliminated from title contention.

Nuggets parting ways with several assistant coaches

The Nuggets will not renew the contracts for several assistants on their coaching staff, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, who reports (via Twitter)

Nuggets’ David Adelman Emphasizing Conditioning, Cohesion And Fresh Start

Already, things are different in Denver. Jamal Murray stood in the back of the room, Julian Strawther took a seat up front, and the message from newly named Nuggets head coach David Adelman was unmistakably clear: better shape, sharper execution, and open minds.