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

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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.

My MVP don't have big ego 👏🏼

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

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

Air Gordon found the perfect answer, at the perfect time

AG such a sneaky good baller 💪🔥

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

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

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.

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

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.

Joker still rockin gru vibes😅

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

A Chess master on a basketball court

Someone show this video to LeBlame

I love our Nuggets!

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.

Everyone giving everything they can is always awesome to see

They know how teamwork is done.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Love this team 😊

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💪

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

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

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

AG is dope!🏆

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

Jokic is hilarious 😂

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

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

Love the respect

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

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.

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

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

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

1 win at home and the road for sure.

Win or lose, love you always NUGGETS

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

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

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.

The guys great!!!

Joker got robbed last year for MVP #cryingembidforever

I agree with Joker!

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

Aaron Gordon is powerful jumper

Nice, well done sirs. Lebum James would never.

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

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

0:53

I think he become a six time mvp

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 😅

What did he say at the end tho

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Nikola Jokic reminds me of Larry Bird.

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

Complete opposite of Shaq.

Amazing generational talent, far better than LeBron.

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

🔥🔥🔥

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

KD to Nuggets

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.

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

😂😂😂

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caucasian domination!

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 ...

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.

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

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...