Michael Porter Jr. Shares How Nikola Jokic Handled The First Take Kendrick Perkins MVP Noise
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As the NBA Finals between Nikola Jokic and The Denver Nuggets and Jimmy Butler and The Miami Heat, we are thrilled to bring you this 2023 NBA Finals preview with Michael Porter Jr. and Duncan Robinson. In this clip, Michael Porter Jr. talks about all the noise from ESPN and First Take and Kendrick Perkins and Joel Embiid winning MVP and how Jokic literally doesn't care.
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@ParkHill4DaWin
Жыл бұрын
Stop tucking your hands in your suit jacket pockets 😭🤣😭🤣
@goranjankovic6201
Жыл бұрын
mister Reddick I would like to ask you one question if I may, I was also a pro basketball player not on your level tho , and I still work as a coach, so I know a little of basketball myself. My question to you would be why and what criteria did you use when you voted for embiid as you mvp? thank you.
@goranjankovic6201
Жыл бұрын
* Mr Redick
@ethanrobinson9475
Жыл бұрын
@@goranjankovic6201he voted for Giannis
@mattgoldberg4335
Жыл бұрын
@@goranjankovic6201 I'm a big Jokic fan, but realistically (and it's a regular season award) any of Embiid, Jokic and Giannis would have been deserving. And there may have been just a little voter fatigue with Jokic, and Embiid had much bigger games down the stretch. Not a big deal -- are were superb this year.
Nikola Jokic is the modern-day Tim Duncan, Super-efficient, reliable and causes no drama.
@Bearedd
Жыл бұрын
In fact this nuggets team reminds me of the Duncan led spurs team. Very similar team ball style of play without any egos
@520J
Жыл бұрын
Do we always have to compare players?
@cloudyej7535
Жыл бұрын
@@Bearedd MPJ really is the epitome of ball movement 👍
@tipnrear7494
Жыл бұрын
He's the Fedor Emilianenko of basketball
@togfanatic3781
Жыл бұрын
@@520J yes why not
Playing basketball professionally in the NBA as a side hustle: the Nikola Jokic story.
@blackout2430
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂 accurate way to describe his demeanor of how casual he is
@lexais_
Жыл бұрын
truee😂 i love jokic man
@josephramone5805
Жыл бұрын
❗️💯❗️
@shara-la8629
Жыл бұрын
ziva istina.
@onyxblack1167
Жыл бұрын
His true business is about horses. NBA is just a side hustle.
MPJ is the best story of the season. His improvement on defense is a huge part of why Denver is so good now.
@Nathanh2421
Жыл бұрын
Facts well said, his improvement in his all around game and also more consistency has been special
@graveplot867
Жыл бұрын
No
@nutcracker4986
Жыл бұрын
Caleb Martin this postseason has been more wild to me tbh
@GrownHoeGhost
Жыл бұрын
The fact he's been in the closing lineups most of the postseason speaks directly to that!
@kinidiosodlosios6892
Жыл бұрын
AG too
I feel like Jokic, and Luka as well, don't do anything in the All Star game because, like, no one is playing defense. There is no resistance. What's the point of doing some crazy post moves and counters if no one is guarding you? His game is so much about overcoming resistance
@blablabik1
Жыл бұрын
Really good point tbh
@UraStr
Жыл бұрын
on point
@jaybrown8807
Жыл бұрын
Great explanation
@carlosjavierpalacios6793
Жыл бұрын
it would be hilarious tho, Joker going all in with the fakes while his opponent is just standing there 🤣
@asafeatherstoneiv371
Жыл бұрын
Underrated comment
Shoutout to MPJ. I'm glad he didn't let his ego get him shipped out. Very talented and still young I'm glad he bought in and now he's on a team that will win the championship. I'm proud of you Michael.
@ShatterTheSkiesAbove
Жыл бұрын
That’s super accurate man. True fan you are!
@jolosarmiento24
Жыл бұрын
He learned what not to do from Bones Hyland
@bigmontingyeah8711
Жыл бұрын
MPJ is a very solid player, heat in 4
@boydbryant2353
Жыл бұрын
I'm a 76er fan so I'm glad for Embid but were home once again if he could anticipate the defense like Docic we would be in a better place .
@Askadaa14vi
Жыл бұрын
Yea man so proud of mpj i was kinda scared that he would have more of an ego being no1 prospect etc but man he is playing to win and thats how it should be, respect and i hope he and denver win it
“I didn’t even aim I just threw it up” 😂
@RomnysGonzalez
Жыл бұрын
Based god statement by our boy Jokic. 🤣🤣🤣. He's just the goat
@picklejuice4638
Жыл бұрын
Truly the Joker 😂
@Cajanek026
Жыл бұрын
In an interview a few years ago, a reporter asked Jokic if he practices his crazy passes and he said something like "no, my whole life I've just known how to put the ball where I want it to go." Dude is gifted
@nesaTajkun
Жыл бұрын
he is so humble
@ER-zm2cz
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 jokic 1 of a kind
I don’t know how a single person on the planet could take Kendrick Perkins seriously
@bg22757
Жыл бұрын
@@globaljourneys225 yeah man, but anyone with a brain can see that Kendrick is seriously lacking in iq points and isn't worth listening to. But you do you.
@John_Lee_
Жыл бұрын
@@globaljourneys225 perk be the one judging, what you talking about?
@shelby6622
Жыл бұрын
@@globaljourneys225 Judging? Perkins wanted Joel for MVP simply because he's black. If Jokic had won it 3 times in a row it was racist according to him. All I know is Jokic on his way to being an NBA Champion and Joel ain't haha. The fact you're ok with Perkins saying what he said all I can do is SMH. BLM funder are we?
@h0twingzz
Жыл бұрын
@@shelby6622 you just outed yourself with that BLM comment bruh lol
@Jackmiov
Жыл бұрын
@@h0twingzz why did he outed himself? Explain
Embid cares about individual accolades. He had his boys advocating for him- K. Perkins Mark Jackson who tried playing the race card. Now he's at home watching the finals and hugging his MVP trophy whispering to it , "my precious!".
@sakamoto8354
Жыл бұрын
He's smiling when he was being interviewed after the game 7 loss against the Celtics. It feels like "We lost, but I got the MVP award so I'm okay"
@berrymckockiner5883
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@804MRMAN
Жыл бұрын
That same player when matched against yall great white hope, he DOMINATED HIM.
@secondhandsomejob1954
Жыл бұрын
Don't forget Stephen A Smith lol
@picaso1509
Жыл бұрын
“My precious “ really??😂
Nikola is the definition of a gamer
@foreverpattk
Жыл бұрын
tim duncan 2.0
@wecanjump7512
Жыл бұрын
@@foreverpattk Duncan never shot threes, never was a playmaker, and sucked in the open court. Their demeanors are very (both consummate pros and unusually unselfish) similar. Their games are very different. Jokic has reached a level of play in the last 4 years that Timmy never came close to and I watched his career all the way back to Wake Forest. I study basketball and the only thing Duncan is clearly better at is rim protection. That's it. Jokic is way more like Bird than he is like Duncan. You're watching a basketball genius.
I'm a Heat fan yet couldn't be happier for the Nuggets. I'm at peace with whatever happens from here out.
@elmztana1201
Жыл бұрын
Lol u know what time it is . As a bucks fan , I’m happily waiting for miamis demise
@steviechampagne
Жыл бұрын
ylll beat the bichass celtics. that’s a mission complete type beat
@studentofthegamenetworks824
Жыл бұрын
You know damn well Miami gone lose . ….. ✌🏾
@shanetian3977
Жыл бұрын
Denver fan, happy either way this goes but def think jokic legacy is more at question if he loses
@CoronaHoax-nd2rr
Жыл бұрын
Nuggets fab, I feel the same way. Finally a finals without trans everyone hates
MPJs development being around Jokic has been amazing. Just being around that type of person really has a great effect on your career trajectory and MPJ is making all the right decisions as a player and person.
@taj3618
Жыл бұрын
Jokic developed MPJ?
@thondrakyawsein3000
Жыл бұрын
@@taj3618 no but it rubs off
@Lav997
Жыл бұрын
@@taj3618 influenced
@ultimatelv27
11 ай бұрын
But MPJ needs to correct his jump shot. Not consistent enough. Also, he needs to be more aggressive attacking the basket instead of just settling for jumpers.
Jokic is a better leader than Embiid
@jakehoover6655
Жыл бұрын
Nearly everyone is a better leader than Embiid haha.
@Abhi_B
Жыл бұрын
Jokic is a better everything than Embiid
@Jack-ro8hw
Жыл бұрын
@@Abhi_B Embiid is a better choker than Joker 😂
@djkido316
Жыл бұрын
Embiid is worst leader in the League, all he do look for a scrapgoat whenever he underperforms and eliminated.
@leonyses2887
Жыл бұрын
Well Embiid is a better shot blocker than Jokic. Apart from that…
Seams like well adjusted young man. Recently I read that his Father is praising and thanking Nikola for huge influence of the court.
@MaliceFromDa4
Жыл бұрын
He needed it. MPJ’s younger brother accidentally murdered someone earlier this year via drunk driving in Boulder.
@Time4SumAksion021
7 ай бұрын
Vando also said that Joker was important vet for him. I guess he is a totally different person off camera.
This kid is gonna be a all time shooter. So gifted and just getting started
@gl.11
Жыл бұрын
He's going to be more than just a shooter . Dude is gonna be like KD next year
@CB-ns6sy
Жыл бұрын
@@gl.11 KD? You must be talking about Kris Dun. No why you are talking Kevin Durant.
@michaelpetrovich5353
Жыл бұрын
He has the potential, the skills and the athletisism and be a superstar.
@ismokeyftw3919
Жыл бұрын
@@CB-ns6sy lol. Yeah your not turning into KD over night, it was clear the day KD got into the league where he was headed. MJP can barely stay on the court.
@Dr.Megladon
Жыл бұрын
@Gabriel Loma This guy is a special talent. If he stays healthy he'll get better year over year. KD is a stretch Tho.
Refreshing to see a non toxic final! Seems like we haven't had one of these for a while...
@CoronaHoax-nd2rr
Жыл бұрын
YES! Finally a finale without teams everyone hates
@youngboomerragevictim8857
Жыл бұрын
They hate us, cause they anus and now they gotta blame us
@zod548
Жыл бұрын
What finals is “toxic?”
@Abhi_B
Жыл бұрын
@@zod548 Sun's vs Bucks where we had Cp0 and Book trolling and laughing at Giannis fts in the media.
@zod548
Жыл бұрын
@@Abhi_B hmm understandable , but who's to say the same can't happen here later down the series?
Jokic doesnt care about mvp and superstar status all these things because to him his life isnt defined by him being just a basketball player....
@babarocus1
Жыл бұрын
Good for him! He didn't get it this year
@danielfenning3902
Жыл бұрын
@@babarocus1 your point he's WCF MVP and soon finals MVP better then regular season MVP
@RT-qz5ci
Жыл бұрын
Everyone cares about these things. When players say they dont they are lying straight up
@onward-fp2fz
Жыл бұрын
Only Americans do
@digontozahid
Жыл бұрын
@@RT-qz5ci sure son ....
This dude has matured so much, good for him
This gonna be a great series seems like both Fan bases have respect for each other🔥
@chriskuhn6130
Жыл бұрын
Respect here from myself and all the Denver fans I know. Much love.
@mikivatrogasac4671
Жыл бұрын
Mad respect for the Heat. As a Serbian Im little bit more rooting for Denver, even tho theres 1 of us in Miami too 😂 gl in the finals
@madheatfan331
Жыл бұрын
@@mikivatrogasac4671 haha yes Nikola Jovic he's a rookie😂
@gloopdogg1145
Жыл бұрын
Strange to me as a Serb to see fans respect each other then what fans do here in Serbia...Respect and good luck
@cmc5394oparva
Жыл бұрын
It helps that the media clearly didn't want to see either team in the Finals. There's definitely some shared solidarity there in regards to being dismissed like that.
Really happy for MPJ to be where he is now. Fingers crossed he has a good run of healthy years.
When MPJ shoots, it feels like it's going in every time lol. Very cool form.
MPJ, what a great guy.
MJP is rounding into the perfect complement to Jokic and Murray. Each Denver starting 5 signed through 24-25 at least.
@jolosarmiento24
Жыл бұрын
Michael Jorter Punior? 😂
I don't think any MVP in maybe the history of the league, at the very least the modern NBA, has had the same disrespect as Nikola Jokic, it's crazy that his MVP was labelled as racism, i'm glad he's proving it wrong, and i'm glad he's such a humble 2x MVP, not even caring about the award, never saying bad things about anybody, always saying Jamal Murray is the best player, such a great player and great team. Giannis also is really humble, and even calls himself a role player saying everyone is a role player, he also is very humble despite being probably the 2nd best player in basketball, and not too long ago the best the back to back MVP before Giannis too, Steph curry, is really humble and great too, and honestly the dream for any NBA team is to be made up of guys with the personality of Steph, Giannis, Jokic, Tim Duncan, Dirk...
@RT-qz5ci
Жыл бұрын
Real fans know. The race stuff was from the media. Im black and every fan i know thinks nikola is a G and deserved the award
@rahulvarki6383
Жыл бұрын
Steve Nash MVP's get disrespected all the time.
@DJezdic
Жыл бұрын
@@RT-qz5ci well said brother
@berrymckockiner5883
Жыл бұрын
@@rahulvarki6383 I would say Steve nash doesn't get nearly the same level of disrespect It's hits different when people don't even acknowledge your existence, people treat Nikola like they even forgot he plays in the league, at least people remember Nash. Like Embiid, Giannis or AD fans don't even bring his name up to hate because they literally forgot about him
@johnorona99
Жыл бұрын
Russell Westbrook, Steve Nash, Charles Barkley, Bill Walton
MPJ my mannnnn underated asf
@kwamesarfo-mensah5785
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad that he's finally healthy and reminding everyone why he was a top draft pick. Once his defense catches up with his offensive ability, his game will reach a whole nother level, which is scary to think.
@brianroberson2557
Жыл бұрын
@Kwame Sarfo-Mensah he's on a max deal without being an all star. He's 6'10 , yet rarely drives or abuses people in the post. His defense is terrible. He literally wants to be a tall 3 point shooter. Watched him wander and do nothing for long stretches throughout the playoffs. If he really used his abilities, he'd be amazing. He's rated just where he should be imo.
@kwamesarfo-mensah5785
Жыл бұрын
@@brianroberson2557 No disagreements here! These days, just about anybody can get a max deal without reaching All-Star status.....the money that players are getting these days is ridiculous. He definitely needs to get better at putting the ball on the floor and creating his own shot. His defense is, by far, the weakest part of his game and must improve significantly.
Man I cant believe the bulls passed up on Porter. He got injured and no one but Denver believed in him, would be so happy for him to get a ring.
@Geeandrezzi
Жыл бұрын
Well, he has dealt with back issues since getting drafted. He’s just on a team that’s deep enough to not need him to play 40 minutes and score 30 pts. His body would likely be much worse if he went to most other teams
@rachaad
Жыл бұрын
If it wasn't for history of back issue , he was definitely a top5 maybe 3 pick. I think he is in a way better situation for his career.
@reggiemeeks4339
Жыл бұрын
He would not be the same player on the bulls lol
@enterpassword3313
Жыл бұрын
@@rachaad he was actually no 1 in mock drafts before the back thing
@rachaad
Жыл бұрын
@@enterpassword3313 that right !! Thank for reminding me !
As a long time Denver fan I was doubting him for his injury proneness, his lack of defence, and the brainless shooting (which he still does at some point, but it makes sense... he's an absolute elite shooter for his frame - nobody can guard his jumper, quick and high and he's tall) but he really improved very much. Especially with his mentality, driving ability, basketball IQ, and defensive skill and effort. He was positively influenced by the team and now he's really worth the money. I really wish him consistent health and much success! Let's build a dynasty while these three guys are our core.
@TrueGuardify
Жыл бұрын
Same. To be honest after the 2021 season I thought Murray and MPJ would not be a good enough #2 and #3 for Jokic and thought the Nuggets should try trade them both for Dame. But that chemistry and what they all bring to the team collectively is amazing, I was wrong to think they should be traded
@Solimci
Жыл бұрын
@@TrueGuardify Yeah, I think we all had these thoughts. At some point it looked like there was no upwards potential anymore with this core, but I'm happy that the management stuck to them and especially BELIEVED in them. Nevertheless, we have to say that the addition of KCP and BB was necessary to get us where we are, these guys are amazin pieces to complement #15's game
Jokic has to be one of the hardest guys to defend when it comes to basketball. He can pass and shoot and his basketball IQ is insane.
The only reason jokic didn’t get MVP is because of Perk
@BlakaveliX
Жыл бұрын
I doubt he has the much power. Yall giving Perkins too much credit
@JX1JoJo
Жыл бұрын
cap
@ill_steal_your_pbj7363
Жыл бұрын
@@BlakaveliX It’s not cause it was Perkins who said it, it’s just the fact that it was said. He made people overly sensitive to a situation that wasn’t actually happening, and made a narrative about race which people always fold to. Whether it was his intention to swing the race or not is beyond me, I just think he wanted a hot take, but once he said that there was no going back. Embiid could’ve won regardless, but Perkins made it inevitable.
@ckq
Жыл бұрын
Basically it was a tossup leaning towards Jokic until the media found a way too use voter fatigue and act like it's Embiid's around March when the Nuggets locked up the #1 seed and Embiid started playing MVP-worthy basketball. The voters are so inconsistent that it's hard to take them as serious or objective.
@nikolakrstic8079
Жыл бұрын
@@BlakaveliX Because of what Perk said Jokic threw the MVP himself. From that point on, if you watched the games, Jokic went down with his assists just to not average a triple double. He even shot under 50% VS HUSTON ROCKETS when he didn't shoot under 50% for the whole season. It was obvious to those who follow the Nuggets that he did all of that on purpose so he wouldn't get the MVP. It was disgusting.. not to mention the race thing..
Bucket hat lowkey Icey 😂
Jokic's approach to basketball rubbing off on his teammates means that he's a great teacher and leader to. For his teammate to say "Yeah, that craziness that y'all see, I'm starting to realize how his brain works and emulate it," is actually a thing. Note how people usually talk about Kobe's work ethic and how it rubbed off on them after they saw it in action. Same thing here, down to the awe of like "Oh, wow, I'm starting to get it." More people need to listen when grown professionals remark on a special talent among them.
Glad to see MPJ healthy!
MPJs growth on the defensive end. and the offensive end. as a player and a person these last few seasons has been amazing. this dude used to be an unaware traffic cone who never passed and butted heads with the coaching staff about his touches and playing time. He's always been a 6'10" sniper so denver still gave him the max, now he's more than holding his own in the playoffs and dishing out assists when the defense closes on him!! which is allowing malone to keep him on the floor in high leverage situations. if he can keep it up vs the heat and we win a chip. this dude will be an all time comeback/player growth story especially with all the back surgeries and stuff. he has a similar game to klay thompson..maybe not as good as a ball handler/passer as klay but he can get there and play the same role klay played for the warriors dynasty with the nuggets upcoming dynasty. I heard a journalist talking about mpj on a podcast saying he seems like he's faking his all-in, team first, unselfish mentality and it wont be long until we hear a trade request coming from him. I highly doubt that. MPJ has always been a good dude. maybe a bit immature as a young-un but you can see that he was raised right and its showing as he matures. I also think if we go all the way with him making the offensive sacrifices he has malone will reward him with a bigger and bigger role as the years go on. in past years it might've been a bad idea to embed him in the offense as much cause the nuggets never knew if he would go down with another back injury all of the sudden and his attitude just hadnt been there. Malone rewards good team players with good attitudes, hes stayed healthy recently, good things come to those who wait and mpj will absolutely get his.
@VLE-Grimace
Жыл бұрын
I was just about to like your comment until you said “all of the sudden” it’s all OF a sudden
Huge respect to MPJ. He had a messed up back and undergone a surgery, yet he still managed to bounced back, and is playing incredible.
@Seryma86
Жыл бұрын
So happy for him and Jamal
It's good that Nikola Jokic doesn't listen to the Kendrick Perkins noise! Who TF listens to Kendrick Perkins anyway???
@radityapoerwanto7018
Жыл бұрын
Kendrick Perkins
@AlejandroRodriguez-cn9wq
Жыл бұрын
I went through a phase of reporting any posts with him in the headline 😂 how can someone be openly racist and the host is the one apologizing in your behalf?
@djhergert1995
Жыл бұрын
Apparently the MVP voters listened to him. He accused them of being racists, which made enough of them feel like they had to prove Perkins wrong by voting for the black guy.
@Floatup
Жыл бұрын
@Dj Hergert yeah that stunt was crazy. I'm black but Perk really pulled out that race card and forced voters to to get Embidd the MVP despite Jokic clearly being the better player.
@TrAsH__6
Жыл бұрын
A lot of black people are racist, so they listen to Perkins coz he is speaking what they want to hear.
I would say Kendrick is eating his words right now but his mouth is already full because he never stops eating.
@death666753
Жыл бұрын
😂😂
@naptownskateboarding3031
Жыл бұрын
😂😅😊
JJ staring into my soul is making this difficult
@yucafrita9949
Жыл бұрын
You stole the words out my mouth 😂
@InfernalLegion84
Жыл бұрын
JJ at one point seemed like I could read his thoughts, which were something like: "God daamn I wish I was part of such a team during my career"
Listen to how every single person that is personally connected to joker speaks about him, this man is consistent class and a leading example of what this leauge is missing more of
@GeronimoPlaz
Жыл бұрын
He's not part of a certain culture
jj is quickly becoming my favourite. he is asking good questions, brings good guests and explains things well for people who do not know all about pro strategy and plays.
Im glad he could overcome his early back injuries. I hope to see MPJ blossom into an all star one day.
He could score 50 every night, but that would come at a cost to team success many nights, and that’s why he doesn’t do it. Each assist is worth about 2.2-2.4 points, so add his points and points from assists. Plus he gets a block or two and a steal or two every game.
@SuperSonic_868
Жыл бұрын
Depends on your teammates. If you got a bunch of guys who cant hit shots or play efficient basketball it makes more sense to fully lead the charge on scoring. How do we determine the winner of a game? By who gets the most rebounds, assists, or points? Stats are important but not equal in value.
@Jonathan-xt6jw
Жыл бұрын
@@SuperSonic_868 While you are right, Jokic sets up a lot of dunks/layups and uncontested 3s, so the efficiency is high with his assist attempts. When the team is not cutting or knocking down open shots, Jokic can take over and do it himself, but with less efficiency as when he's scoring and distributing. That's why when Jokic scores 40+ it's usually in a loss and when he has triple doubles the team almost always wins.
Michael "Never Swinging the Rock" Porter Jr.
LOVE that MPJ is doing great and staying healthy...fun to watch and very valuable member of the team
I was someone hoping the Nuggets would move MPJ for a better defender at the start of the season. He had injury problems, seemed overpaid (Hello Jordan Poole 🙃), and didn't seem to do much else but shoot the 3. Fortunately, he's having a solid playoff run and proving me wrong at the moment. Seems like a nice guy -- best of luck on his continued health and success.
jokic is probably the best player in the world for the next 4 or 5 years
@rogelioatempa1115
Жыл бұрын
Him and Giannis gonna go at it for the next 4-5 years
@minu7218
Жыл бұрын
I hope we'll see them in the 2024 finals.
@nikolayjerev9285
Жыл бұрын
@Rogelio Atempa Giannis big NO. The guy choked and trew his coach under the bus. Giannis is just overhyped.
@nickcole1800
Жыл бұрын
@@nikolayjerev9285 If you think Giannis is overrated then you don’t know basketball
@kronz4200
Жыл бұрын
@@nickcole1800 giannis is overrated.. how can you be a superstar but be afraid to handle the ball at the end of a game because you can’t make free throws? That’s embarrassing
Shoulda added a 🥁 at the end for that one liner “so basically he treats practice like the all star game” 😂
Keeping a core of a team together for years is super underrated
Man im so proud and happy ror MPJ. He clearly plays to win and for his team and not for stats like so many young guys even tho he was no1 prospect he plays selfless. And he will have a ring for it after this year!
thats so true! in game 1 you could see a double team on jokic and he spin the other way, everyone would guess he is gonna try and scoop layup or floater but he wipes it to the corner. Gordon could probably feel he was gonna do that and had already anticipated a back screen on the defender. Those plays are just beautiful because they had to have a great synergy to both think about that weird play lol
Great interview. MPJ is a great young talent and even more so his personal light shines bright. He along with Aaron Gordon are the type of guys you'll find on a winning team. Soon to be a Championship team.
Echo the MPJ love here. He has gone through so much with the three back surgeries and the family issues he had to deal with this season. His shot abandoned him in the finals but he contributed in other ways. Many young players struggle in their first finals. He had a great season and won play offs games for the Nuggets in the first three rounds.
Crazy how much MPJ has grown! We are all glad! Jokic effect!
This Finals has no hate. Great serie is coming
This might be the first Finals in a long time where both sides would no care too much if the other team wins. Both teams have had great runs and storylines so it's hard to hate either team
I wish when you bring in MPJ for a podcast, you'd actually talk about MPJ. Im a Jokic fan, from Serbia, but Im also in awe of MPJ. His recovery, his shooting his improved defense, rebounding, I wanna hear his story as well. Are you guys reporters/journalists, or just trying to look like ones?
steph, jokic, and duncan are a different breed man. theyre so cool to follow. its tragic the league chooses to overlook them. perfect teammates.
As i was saying to my friend's who are somehow still blown away with how Jokić manage to do all of that with his body frame...he is in his core 1/1 gamer! Everything he have is installed in his gen!Most of players are maybe 30% talent 70% hard work... Jokić is 90+% talent, rest just work!
@nemajabakic4546
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Nah man Jok is hustler after every game he goes in gym to train he doesn't like to burn in practice but he has workouts to push himself.
@bigsmall2842
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Jokic doesn’t have some insane physique but he has amazing footwork, quick hands, and ridiculous stamina. Dude doesn’t get tired at all, which is impressive for someone his size.
watching this as Denver just won game 1 in the finals and it’s heartwarming to hear this
100% agreed, grew up watching NBA and loves to play basketball myself, never seen anything like Jokic before, his basketball IQ is off the chart, it's totally on another level.
MICHAEL NEVA SWING THA ROCK PORTER JR.
He ain't soft like KD that's how he was able to handle it
@MmaMadman85
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You are a professional hater bro 🤡🤡
@youreacasual6305
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KD not soft you trippin
@JODI26mob
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AD not KD😂
@deedavis926
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You niggas just have a long hatred for KD at this point
@wiltson6302
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I kno u didn't say KD was soft? Trippin
MPJ is SO cool, I just love the entire team, but he is super-special, what a guy!
Love the dynamics around the Nuggets, and it's similar with The Heat. It starts with Jokic. If they are champs, the noise will be more so about him, but it will really be about the TEAM within the Nuggets.
YEAH MIKE
4:45 woah, that's an interesting nugget. Players don't really talk too much on other people's work ethic like that. Especially if it isn't something that's already been talked about.
@edwardking9359
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MPJ is indeed an interesting nugget
All these guys inside with hats on
MPJ being so nice man. He can be great but he’s gotta lean in and take that step
In short: Jokic is a leader, not begging for MVP. Embiid cries for MVP, can’t lead his team.
can't wait for this final series- NBA finals need some redemption after horrible finals last year..
AD had the best reaction . He literally was guarding him as good as you can on the perimeter. Jokic puts that sucker behind his head let’s it fly and laces it 😂. All he could do is stand there and smile like damn .
Always thought Duncan would be a great in Denver system, going go download this pod
MPJ gunna be a superstar soon enough
@midgetporn9735
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Let's be real here. He's not 😂😂. He's a role player at best
MPJ’s growth has been remarkable. We forget that 2 years ago he was upset about wanting to be the 3rd option. Look at how selfless he is now.
Mpj seems like a cool guy
When MPJ was talking about "understanding" jokers passes. It reminds me of "The Zone" from Kuroko no basket. Joker == Generation of Miracles 🃏
Michael "Never swing the rock" Porter JR GOAT, I swear to god he never his threes never ever touch the rim, pure swish every time.
Jokic is maybe the only guy who really gets basketball.
i love mpj's shooting form
I ❤ dude, since Seattle dayz
Nuggets culture is based on hard work and humility not individual stardom and it's paying off this year
3:18 JJ is probably thinking "F this guy, I spent my whole career honing my shot and he just throws it up??"
Cool guy this MPJ, he knows how to tell a story!!
90 seconds before the guest gets to speak? WTF?
I feel like the March 4vgame losing streak affected the MVP voting of Jokic and the Perkins Natrative
@justentertainment2989
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True story bro, Perkins won an MVP for Embiid, March losing streak just helped
@sakamoto8354
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This is where they started coasting for the season. It's good call overall for Jokic so he's more prepared for the playoffs and ultimately the Finals
Jokic wants that finals MVP.
@mann536
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Him or jamal idc tbh as long as they won the chip
I love Porter Jr. interviews and Aaron Gordon. Both just good dudes that are self confident enough to give other men props. They should have a podcast.
I love the modern KZread/internet where we get so many more players talking to players without the network involved.
nuggets and kings are the only actual together teams in the NBA right now
@minu7218
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Please check East Finals, you might find a third one 🔥
@coollibra3644
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@@minu7218exactly
Kendrick hella annoying bringing race into an MVP conversation
@CoronaHoax-nd2rr
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It’s what racist democrats do
@Aaron-kj8dv
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Yeah and now that people are dunking on embiid being such a disappointment I see people calling those people racist. They're really projecting their own weirdness onto everyone.
@CoronaHoax-nd2rr
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@@Aaron-kj8dv its what racist democrats do lol
the practice question was great
Jokic gives mj vibes in his uniqueness and ability to turn it on and do what he wants
Imagine prime JJ on the Nuggets
@LPjunemark
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Prime reddick is a benchwarmer😂
@chriswalkey2050
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@@LPjunemark casual: /‘kaZHo͞oəl/ Noun: a person who does something irregularly My brother in Christ you are a casual
i think he shifted down a gear later part of the season after that BS statement. Nuggets didnt finish strong this season same with his 3rd MVP standing. He pitied the crying kid.
This Nuggets team is crazy
Nikola plays Basketball like he was a Creative Center in football, which is a quality that is decreasing in football as well, a creative center is one that distributes the ball with agility and always looks for ways to find an open man and throw the ball to open space with a favorable position for his teammates. That's Jokic as a passer, a creative center 😊
bro you lost me at "lebron has a super computer in his brain" . That's furthest from the truth
Michael never pass Porter has the potential to be a perennial all star if he stays healthy and then gets more minutes because hes healthy
My boy
JJ Redick good commentary good analysis. I enjoy that interview with you and Michael Porter, Jr. talking about Nikola Jokić his behavior and his shot, making ability his IQ or intelligence on the floor scene frames of basketball action before it happens. I’m glad you didn’t waste your time on what Kendrick Perkins has to say. Because I believe that is just nonsense. I enjoy basketball NBA to get away from the hectic narrative driven news of all day to enjoy just the purity of the game. And announcers like Stephen A Smith, Kendrick, Perkins, and some other guys that don’t really love the game or enjoy the game, but criticize players that are doing well light like Nikola Jokić I don’t even know if you wanna call it race baiting. I’m a black man and I love my country. I serve my country in a time war. And I don’t understand all of this garbage that they are pushing. But I’m happy that the Denver Nuggets won the championship. Is good for some new fresh blood to win. Do you up the good work?
Hey Perk: Jokic has a ring and Finals MVP. Not only climbing the ladder over you in numbers, but now accomplishments. He also has logical conversations not filled with intense emotions. Can’t wait to watch you pretend to be happy he won a ring on whatever ESPN show that you’re still on (somehow).