Coach Denver Nuggets: "Respect Nikola Jokic and the title of Regional Final MVP"

In just 3 years, Nikola Jokic has conquered a series of remarkable achievements. In 2021 and 2022, the Serbian superstar pocketed two consecutive MVP titles before reaching the top in 2023, and the Denver Nuggets set foot in the first NBA Finals series in history.

In the series that ended earlier this week, Jokic contributed greatly to the Nuggets' 4-0 "sweep" against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. 12.3 rebounds and 9.8 assists.

When the Western Finals series ended, Nikola Jokic was voted the best player (Western Conference Finals MVP), bringing home another individual title.

But despite such excellence, the player nicknamed "The Joker" still has not had the recognition and attraction as expected.

The Western Finals series ended with the Denver Nuggets as the winner, with Nikola Jokic winning the Conference Finals MVP title. However, attention is still on the Los Angeles Lakers, especially LeBron James with a statement considering retirement.

Denver head coach Michael Malone spoke up about this, defending his student: “This Conference Finals MVP title is real. Everyone should give him respect."

“In the past, many people called Nikola a player who specializes in plowing stats. In the Western finals and still has an average of nearly triple-double, is that called plowing the index or not? That comment is ridiculous,” added coach Malone.

As for Jokic, he was more restrained when it came to individual titles in the Western Finals series, while paying respect to Joel Embiid, who was just named the NBA's MVP a few weeks ago.

“I think people are pretty mean when they say that Embiid shouldn't win the MVP title. Personally, I believe that Embiid won completely deserved, "Jokic shared at the press conference.

“If people pay attention and watch closely, Embiid has performed very well throughout the season. I'm not sure Joel played 82 or how many games but no one stopped him.

I think Embiid is the winner and deserves the MVP title, but I don't think much of them (individual titles - PV)."

Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid created a two-horse race for the title of MVP - Player of the Year this season. Two years ago, Jokic won two in a row. This year, it's Embiid's turn to be voted MVP for the first time.

As "The Joker" shared above, his worry now is not about individual titles but has turned to collective success.Starting from June 2, Jokic and his teammates prepare. played the first series of NBA Finals in the club's history.

There will be no better opportunity for this year's No. 1 seed in the West to realize the dream of touching the Larry O'Brien gold cup.