Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic met again on Saturday during the All-Star Game practice and media day. Jokic greeted Doncic with banter in the locker room before the activities for the day. The three-time MVP poked fun at Doncic's weight problems as a joke.
Nikola Jokic makes fun of Luka Doncic's weight issues
In a post on X (FKA Twitter),the NBA shared a video clip of Jokic's entry at the Intuit Dome on Saturday. He was greeted by Doncic, who was sitting in the locker room. The two dapped up and embraced each other, but Jokic left no chance to pull leg.
"Look how fat you’ve gotten," Jokic quipped.
Luka Doncic's weight problems are very well known, with the Dallas Mavericks trading him last year because of his bad health. But for Nikola Jokic, who also had weight issues in his early career, it was just a perfect exchange between the two best players in the world.
They were also too happy during the photoshoot with all the members of Team World. Doncic was sitting beside Shai Gilgeous- Alexander and Jamal Murray with Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama in the back.
Luka Doncic replies to Kevin Durant's claims
While the NBA All-Star game has lost its spark over the years because of the efforts of players, Kevin Durant kicked off a debate that could lead to a competitive game on Sunday. Durant put the blame on Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic for their nonchalant performance during the midseason event.
"You should ask the Europeans and the World team if they’re going to compete," Durant said. "If you look at Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic now, let’s go back and look at what they do in the All-Star Game. Is that competition? So, we haven’t questioned what they've been doing. But we're going to question the old heads, and the Americans."
Of course, Doncic was questioned about KD's statement, and slammed the Houston Rockets star.
"It was the same when I played in my first All-Star game, so I don't know why KD mentioned me and Jokic," Doncic said. "But I think we’ll see a more competitive game this year with the World vs. USA format."
KD seems to know what he was doing by naming Doncic and Jokic. Maybe it could spark a great game that could bring back the magic of the NBA All-Star Game.
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