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Patrick Andres

Nikola Jokić Was Not Happy to See the Large Number of Text Messages He Had After Winning NBA Finals

It’s a scenario relatable for everyone: you win your first NBA title and NBA Finals MVP award, averaging an astounding 30.2 points, 14 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game in the process, firmly entrenching your country on the basketball map.

Because of your success, your family and friends are inundating your phone with congratulatory texts. How will you react?

If you're Nuggets center Nikola Jokić, the answer lands somewhere between irritation and outright disgust.

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