Nikola Jokic calls Giannis Antetokounmpo a “Freak of Nature” after Win

Nikola Jokic calls Giannis Antetokounmpo a “Freak of Nature” after Win

What makes against jannis enjoyable sorry what makes competing against Yannis enjoyable I mean uh he’s of course freak freak of nature and he’s uh so dominant uh but also he’s reading the game and he’s uh he’s he’s trying to make a right play so it’s just interesting to see even him growing you

Know what stood out to you about the the defense tonight in particular from you know kcp and and pton Watson got a lot of defens I mean yes they have a great team of course they have a a perfect fit uh for the play style they have um and

We we we just need to make make make make hard of them you know so I I think the third quarter was really good for us and they scor uh 19 points that was something that uh that was a we show ourselves that we can we can make stops

And I think in the fourth quarter was a good defense on the end of course there is some slippage but I think overall it was a they scored 107 points I think that’s good especially the team how they uh how they’re playing and what they average so I think that that was that

Was uh uh important for us what call that um Michael record is Bor win as a nugget what does that mean to you guys to get in that win uh it’s nice I got to be close to right uh I mean just I just like the

Enjoy in the growth and and like every year we’re getting better every year it’s upgrade for us and it’s just um I’m happy to to be a part of that Journey for him with him and uh I think we we made um we made such a nice impact in this organization in the

City you guys out scored Milwaukee uh 15 to 10 in the clutch they were the number one uh clutch team in the NBA coming in tonight uh you guys also have the number one clutch defense what’s working for you guys on the defensive side of the ball uh late in games

Uh I mean to be honest it’s got to be like the guys who are playing really like AG kcp P playing good and we are just there to make them look make them look stupid you know just be there and try to protect them but they are the

Main guys that uh during the old work we just there to little help him help them how do you think pton is progressing with the the understanding of the game the mental part meaning he’s a young player pton Watson yeah yes I think he’s getting better you know U

Even in like even in possession like today he told me I’m going to cut here next to he was like like he even he him is uh figuring it out so I think you know I think just by playing I would say that just by just by playing I think

You’re getting better and just experience wise in like learning the system the the spots on the court just the field for the game call I was going to ask you for some of the younger guys the game likes tonight which was was close throughout gry how important is it for the young

Guys to go through these kind of games for has reach the playoffs I mean to be honest that’s why we play probably I mean that’s why I play to play these kind of games to play to play Under the pressure to play to play uh tight games

You know I think that’s that’s what every player’s dream is you know to to perform or not to perform in a those situation you know I think even if you don’t perform in those situation it’s a it’s a still a lesson doesn’t mean you’re a bad player you know it’s just

Happen happens to be like that so I think I I love to play under those circumstance circum circumstances circumstances so I think it’s a great uh for for young guys especially you’ve had a lot of battles with Dame Through The Years what does he look like on this team to you is

It different seeing him with Giannis and the and this kind of a team I mean of course uh it’s it’s a completely different system for even he said it’s a Yannis team but uh you know he’s he’s a great player and uh we we we spend a lot

Of time on in a pre in The Scouting and pregame meeting about him just because he’s such a great player and a great threat for them and they’re using they’re using him I think the right way you know some nights some nights are good some nights are bad but I think I

Think they’re going to be really good Nicole coach Malone said before the games that that you guys looked at the standings as a team how often do you look at the standings and if you did today did you have any reaction or no I never looked to be honest I don’t I

Don’t look I think it’s too early I’m sorry ni why did you want to come out so early to talk to us today because I have things to do Nicole um you and Giannis have played against each other a lot over the course of these years just how much of an

Appreciation do you have for him as a as a competitor but also just how aggressive and physical he’s he’s a I think he’s a great competitor he’s a he wants to win every game he like he’s playing with such a force with such a power of will I’m going to say he he

Really wants to win every game and uh I think that that’s what makes him good and great actually so in every every game every whatever we play I mean is it U Back in Europe national teams here here Allstar he always wants to win a game cool thanks pleasure

Nikola Jokic Press Conference after Nuggets Win over Bucks. In this post-game press conference following the Denver Nuggets’ 113-107 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, star center Nikola Jokic shares his admiration for Giannis Antetokounmpo, calling him a “freak of nature” and lauding his dominant gameplay and growing skills. Jokic discusses the challenging yet enjoyable aspects of competing against Antetokounmpo and emphasizes the importance of the Nuggets’ defensive efforts, particularly in the third quarter where they held the Bucks to just 19 points. He also touches on the Nuggets’ team growth, their status as the number one clutch team in the NBA, and the significance of tough, close games for the development of younger players. Throughout the conference, Jokic’s respect for Antetokounmpo as a competitor and athlete is evident, showcasing the sportsmanship and admiration between these two NBA stars.

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