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The eye-watering sum Nikola Jokic spent on for his Serbia teammates after Olympic success
3 months, 4 weeks ago

The eye-watering sum Nikola Jokic spent on for his Serbia teammates after Olympic success

Daily Mail  

Nikola Jokic spent an eye-popping, six-figure amount to make sure that all 11 players on Serbia's Olympic basketball team had a Rolex on their wrist after winning bronze. But NBA fans weren't necessarily impressed with Jokic's gesture, as some wondered why he didn't show any appreciation towards his teammates on the Denver Nuggets, with whom he won a championship with …

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Nikola Jokic leads Serbia to Olympic basketball bronze medal with a 93-83 win over Germany
4 months, 1 week ago

Nikola Jokic leads Serbia to Olympic basketball bronze medal with a 93-83 win over Germany

Associated Press  

PARIS — When it was all over, Bogdan Bogdanovic pumped his fist and leaped high as his teammates celebrated at midcourt and Serbian flags waved wildly in the Bercy Arena stands. Nikola Jokic produced the fifth triple-double in Olympic history and Serbia beat Germany 93-83 on Saturday to win the men’s basketball bronze medal at the Paris Games. We play …

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France has booed Joel Embiid throughout the Olympics. Now the US faces France for basketball gold
4 months, 2 weeks ago

France has booed Joel Embiid throughout the Olympics. Now the US faces France for basketball gold

Associated Press  

PARIS — It was Joel Embiid’s time to celebrate. One of two U.S. players left on the court following their 95-91 comeback victory over Serbia in the Olympic men’s basketball semifinals, Embiid decided to dance. Afterward, though, Embiid insisted that advancing to Saturday’s gold-medal match against France, and not the criticism he’s faced thus far, was top of his mind. …

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The Paris Olympic men’s basketball quarterfinals are star-studded, all with a Game 7 feel
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Paris Olympic men’s basketball quarterfinals are star-studded, all with a Game 7 feel

Associated Press  

PARIS — There are NBA champions, All-Star selections and award winners all over the men’s basketball quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics. The quarterfinal games: the four-time defending gold medalist U.S. vs. Brazil; Canada vs. France in a showdown of pre-tournament medal favorites; reigning World Cup champion Germany vs. Greece; and Serbia vs. Australia. And the goal is within sight now.” …

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Jokic strong in Serbia’s 107-66 rout of Puerto Rico in Olympic men’s basketball
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Jokic strong in Serbia’s 107-66 rout of Puerto Rico in Olympic men’s basketball

Associated Press  

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — Serbia had tried to match the pace of the U.S. team in its Paris Olympics opening loss. Serbia romped to a 107-66 victory in men’s basketball at Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille behind Nikola Jokic’s 14 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists — good enough to make a bit of Olympic history for the Denver Nuggets star. …

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US men’s basketball team rolls past Serbia 110-84 in opening game at the Paris Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US men’s basketball team rolls past Serbia 110-84 in opening game at the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — LeBron James was feeling some nervousness, some butterflies, maybe even a bit of angst as he listened to the national anthem play before his first Olympic game in 12 years. “That’s the best game we’ve played so far,” James said after the Americans improved to 6-0 this summer, 1-0 in the tournament that matters. Jayson’s the ultimate …

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LeBron, Wembanyama, Curry: Who to watch at Paris Olympics 2024 basketball
4 months, 4 weeks ago

LeBron, Wembanyama, Curry: Who to watch at Paris Olympics 2024 basketball

Al Jazeera  

From emerging stars to legends of the game, Al Jazeera picks out 10 ‘must-watch’ basketballers at the Paris Olympics. 🏀 Anthony Edwards Nicknamed “Ant-Man” or simply “Ant,” the Minnesota Timberwolves guard took a gigantic leap in his international evolution after putting in a sterling performance for Team USA during the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Antetokounmpo – also known as the …

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Nuggets star Nikola Jokic included on Serbia’s preliminary roster for the Paris Olympics
6 months, 1 week ago

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic included on Serbia’s preliminary roster for the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic was included on Serbia’s 16-man preliminary roster for the upcoming Paris Olympics on Monday, ending doubts he would skip the basketball tournament. But Jokic ended the current NBA season earlier than expected after last year’s champions were eliminated in the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Also on the list announced by Serbia …

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Jokic scores 41 points and leads Nuggets past Timberwolves 116-107 to take lead in West
8 months, 1 week ago

Jokic scores 41 points and leads Nuggets past Timberwolves 116-107 to take lead in West

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic minimized the matchup between teams tied atop the Western Conference standings, then put on a show for the ages — and for anyone still doubting he’s the best player on the planet. I don’t think anybody in the NBA can guard Nikola 1-on-1.” Jamal Murray added 20 points in 27 minutes and Michael Porter Jr. scored …

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Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic buried in Serbia after suffering heart attack in the US
10 months, 1 week ago

Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic buried in Serbia after suffering heart attack in the US

The Independent  

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Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic buried in Serbia after suffering heart attack in the US
10 months, 1 week ago

Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic buried in Serbia after suffering heart attack in the US

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Golden State assistant coach Dejan Milojevic was buried Monday in his native Serbia, with many members of the Warriors’ staff among the hundreds of mourners present for the funeral on a rainy day at a Belgrade cemetery. Among the Warriors coaches and staff who made the trip: head coach Steve Kerr, assistant coaches Chris DeMarco and Ron …

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Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević, 46, dies in Salt Lake City after heart attack
11 months ago

Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević, 46, dies in Salt Lake City after heart attack

Associated Press  

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević, a mentor to two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and a former star player in his native Serbia, died Wednesday in Utah after suffering a heart attack, the team announced. Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra called the news “horrific.” Atlanta forward Bogdan Bogdanovic — a Serbian, like Milojević — politely declined comment Wednesday before …

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NBA Finals 2023 DEN Vs MIA Nuggets Winning NBA Championship Over Miami Heat Is Better Than LA Lakers Lifting Larry O'Brien Trophy
1 year, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2023 DEN Vs MIA Nuggets Winning NBA Championship Over Miami Heat Is Better Than LA Lakers Lifting Larry O'Brien Trophy

ABP News  

Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic juggled to hold the NBA Finals 2023 Most Valuable Player trophy, presented by National Basketball Association Commissioner Adam Silver, as her daughter in his arms was getting all his attention. LeBron And Lakers — Storied Franchise And Generational Player LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers defeated the 2022 NBA champions Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference …

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Jokic's hometown in Serbia celebrates Nuggets' first NBA title
1 year, 6 months ago

Jokic's hometown in Serbia celebrates Nuggets' first NBA title

The Independent  

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Jokic, Djokovic place Serbia sports front and center at NBA Finals, French Open
1 year, 6 months ago

Jokic, Djokovic place Serbia sports front and center at NBA Finals, French Open

The Hindu  

They use the court as their canvas, seeing passing lanes and paths to victory that others in their sports simply cannot. A Serbian sweep — at the French Open and in the NBA Finals — would give Djokovic a record-setting 23rd grand slam; it would give Jokic his first NBA title and would finally bring a basketball championship to his …

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Nuggets make Denver a hoops town with first trip to NBA Finals in 47 years
1 year, 6 months ago

Nuggets make Denver a hoops town with first trip to NBA Finals in 47 years

Associated Press  

DENVER — It took 3,787 regular-season games and 29 trips to the playoffs, countless ripoffs of rainbow uniforms and even more ‘yeah, buts’ than any city should have to stomach. “It’s almost like shock a little bit,” Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon said, echoing a sentiment certainly being felt across the franchise’s long-suffering fan base. Are you sure we don’t have …

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NBA: Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid named Most Valuable Player
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA: Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid named Most Valuable Player

Firstpost  

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player after comfortably winning a ballot ahead of the Denver Nuggets’ two-time award winner Nikola Jokic. Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player on Tuesday, comfortably winning a ballot ahead of the Denver Nuggets’ two-time award winner Nikola Jokic. Amazing.” The towering 29-year-old Cameroonian …

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NBA MVP: 76ers’ Embiid wins league’s top individual honor
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA MVP: 76ers’ Embiid wins league’s top individual honor

Associated Press  

Joel Embiid began the long process toward NBA MVP as a towering soccer prospect in Africa who never picked up a basketball until he was a teenager. The All-Star center and two-time league scoring champion, Embiid, who had long lobbied for the award, earned his first NBA MVP trophy Tuesday night, topping two-time winner Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets. …

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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid wins first NBA MVP award
1 year, 7 months ago

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid wins first NBA MVP award

Al Jazeera  

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets finished runner-up and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks was third. Philadelphia 76ers centre and league-scoring champion Joel Embiid has earned his first National Basketball Association MVP trophy, topping two-time winner Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets. When Embiid totalled 52 points and 13 rebounds in a win against the Celtics in April, coach …

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Los Angeles Lakers seek sixth straight win, face red-hot Denver Nuggets
1 year, 11 months ago

Los Angeles Lakers seek sixth straight win, face red-hot Denver Nuggets

The Hindu  

LeBron James has been dominating the league for 20 seasons, including this year as his Los Angeles Lakers struggle to stay in the Western Conference playoff race. When you play the game the right way, I think the basketball gods kind of give back to you.” One guy playing the right way is Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. “I think Nikola …

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Nikola Jokic captures 2nd straight NBA MVP title
2 years, 7 months ago

Nikola Jokic captures 2nd straight NBA MVP title

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic plays for Denver. The Nuggets’ big man is the second consecutive international player to win two in a row, after Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo — from Greece — was honored in 2019 and 2020. “He’s consistently improved his game, he’s consistently proven people wrong when they doubt him and he’s consistently the best player on the floor …

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'Incredible' Jokic pips Embiid for second straight MVP
2 years, 7 months ago

'Incredible' Jokic pips Embiid for second straight MVP

China Daily  

Nikola Jokic put up numbers never seen before in NBA history. With a historic season, the Denver Nuggets big man earned his second straight Most Valuable Player award, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Monday. The 27-year-old Jokic averaged 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists on a team that was missing two max …

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Eric Wong’s crystal ball dynasty rankings: Predicting the Top 75 fantasy basketball players for 2024-25
3 years, 2 months ago

Eric Wong’s crystal ball dynasty rankings: Predicting the Top 75 fantasy basketball players for 2024-25

New York Times  

You wanna talk dynasty leagues? While I wouldn’t expect LeBron to play more than 26 minutes per game at 40 years old, you better believe he’ll still be putting up solid numbers. Alperen Sengun, HOU, 22 While you shouldn’t expect Sengun to outplay Wood as a rookie this season, he certainly has a super high ceiling, with consistent fantasy stardom …

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Kevin Durant and Team USA aim for gold as globalisation sees the world catch up
3 years, 4 months ago

Kevin Durant and Team USA aim for gold as globalisation sees the world catch up

The Independent  

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