Caitlin Clark was all praise for Nikola Jokic during her latest appearance on the NBC broadcast. The WNBA star called the Denver Nuggets star the “best player” while also revealing that the center is her favourite.
Jokic acknowledged the comments in a post-match conference as he led his side to a 116- 93 win against the Golden State Warriors, marking their sixth victory in a row. The 31-year-old was coming off adding 25 points and 15 rebounds in the stunning win and was in a hilarious mood.
Nikola Jokic’s hilarious reply to Caitlin Clark calling him ‘best player’
The post-match conference was headlined by a lighter moment where the Nuggets' big man was asked about the comments made by the Indian Fever star. The former MVP, while addressing the high praises by Clark, said:
“We had the same agent. That’s why she said it.”
Meanwhile, the Nuggets are 4th in the Western Conference with a 48-28 record. They will face the Utah Jazz next in their upcoming game of the ongoing NBA 2025-26 regular season. Jokic is once again one of the leading MVP candidates, and he has helped his side become one of the most consistent teams this season.
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