Nikola Jokic is among the uncommon relatable superstars within the NBA. Whereas his basketball skills are solely identified by a number of, his perspective to modern trend within the league resonates with many.
Charles Barkley is actually a type of, and Jokic revealed his distaste for the fascinating matches by a few of his teammates and contemporaries earlier than expressing his desire for a extra basic apparel.
Talking to Barkley and the NBA on TNT crew postgame Tuesday, the Serbian sensation was complimented on his swimsuit earlier than explaining his reasoning for the stylish pale blue turtleneck, seamlessly paired with a navy and maroon checkered swimsuit.
Nikola Jokic arrived on the Ball Area in Denver prepared for a enterprise assembly with the Grizzlies
‘We noticed you coming in tonight, you had been fly tonight, brother. You seemed good tonight strolling in there. You could bought large plans after the sport,’ Barkley quipped.
‘No, to be trustworthy I began doing this, this season and I feel it is one approach to symbolize your self,’ Jokic stated.
‘I simply don’t love how the fellows are dressing up for video games. Carrying a swimsuit means enterprise, it implies that I’m right here to do my job.’
Some NBA gamers are identified nearly as a lot for trend pursuits and matches as they’re for on-court play. The likes of Russell Westbrook and Kyle Kuzma usually paved the way.
Modern NBA gamers are identified for extra lairizing outfits than earlier generations
Jokic most actually clocked in vs. the Memphis Grizzlies as Denver received in complete trend, 105-91.
The reigning back-to-back MVP had yet one more triple-double; scoring 13 factors, amassing 13 rebounds and 13 assists in a whole efficiency.
It was the 82nd triple-double of the Serbian’s profession – greater than something different heart in NBA historical past.
Dillon Brooks, of the Memphis Grizzlies, confirmed as much as Ball Area in a standout Balenciaga coat
