
By now, Nikola Jokic assuredly understands his reputation. As the leader of the Denver Nuggets with two MVPs under his belt, he’s one of the NBA’s undisputed biggest stars. And after the 2023 NBA Finals concludes vs. the Miami Heat, he also might be the face of the next NBA champion.
But hearing someone else praise him in public, no matter how familiar they are, could be a different story. Take Nuggets coach Mike Malone, for example.