Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic’s NBA All-Star experience should be studied and documented for future generations. If you’re going to be at the All-Star game, it’s better to do it with your best bud.
This article is not about me hyping up the NBA All-Star game. (After that bewildering and disappointing 200-point display on Sunday, the best moment was Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu.) But, something I definitely want to shine a light on is the absolutely precious bond between Dallas Mavs star Luka Doncic and his brother from another mother, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic.
There were multiple moments during All-Star Weekend when the pair was captured having the time of their lives hanging out with each other, and somebody needs to see it! (For goodness’ sake, if it isn’t horses, Jokic doesn’t get excited about much. This is huge.)
Found a couple of friends 🤪 @chime // #MFFL #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/vMZvgM8tri
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) February 19, 2024
Here are the 7 moments you missed at the NBA All-Star game of Luka and Jokic being best friends:
1
Luka and Jokic sharing a hug before practice
Jokic and Doncic share a hug before they hit the floor for practice 🃏🪄
The 2024 #NBAAllStar Game tips on Sunday at 8:00pm/et on TNT! pic.twitter.com/dYWYEuKJtd
— NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2024
2
Jokic and Luka goofing around while getting shots up
A preview of Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic this whole weekend 😂 pic.twitter.com/yhYmyyJH0e
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) February 17, 2024
More Luka & Jokic content for your feed 😆 @chime // #MFFL #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/3LpdJ2i3sq
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) February 18, 2024
3
Jokic pranking Luka with water mid-interview
Nikola Jokic dumps cold water on Luka Doncic’s neck during All-Star media day pic.twitter.com/HoCRrr16JK
— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) February 17, 2024
Jokić finishes his press conference and immediately goes to mess with Luka during his 😂 pic.twitter.com/I3LDrye782
— Katy Winge (@katywinge) February 17, 2024
4
Jokic and Luka setting up Steph Curry to be dunked on
Luka Doncic setup Steph Curry to get dunked on by Nikola Jokic 💀@FanDuel pic.twitter.com/6Os5OnyOOU
— 𝙉𝘼𝙅 (@najeeadams_) February 19, 2024
5
Luka and Jokic casually playing catch mid-game
Luka and Jokić playing catch 😂 pic.twitter.com/8hqxJpLnhS
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 19, 2024
6
Jokic happily cheering for Luka after a basket
Get you a bestie who cheers for you like ⬇️ https://t.co/Og1k6NGElv pic.twitter.com/lWpDEIgNfk
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) February 19, 2024
7
Jokic roasting Luka during postgame media availability, but then saying he would like to play with Luka if the opportunity happens
"Luka [Doncic] is terrible. Luka is really bad for this game. He's worse than me. 100%."
—Nikola Jokic 😂
(via @NBA)pic.twitter.com/ZDWLJDOsqT
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 19, 2024
"I don’t want to leave Denver… If Luka gets pissed off in Dallas, he can come."
– Nikola Jokic
(Via @DNVR_Nuggets/ @MiroslavCuk )
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) February 20, 2024