Shaq Really Wants to Meet Nikola Jokic's Brothers
The Denver Nuggets won Game 1 of the NBA Finals, beating the Miami Heat 104-93 Thursday night. Nikola Jokic led the way for Denver, notching a triple-double with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists. After the game, Shaquille O'Neal derailed an interview with Jokic to say he wanted to meet the two-time MVP's brothers.
The exchange happened as Jokic sat with the NBA TV crew on a postgame show. Video is below:
Shaq derailing his own train of thought to tell Nikola Jokic he wants to meet Jokic's brothers pic.twitter.com/1wZ0EFlZDD
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Jokic's brothers have been a big story this postseason as they've been in the stands for virtually every game the Nuggets have played. They're obviously very supportive of their brother. They're also enormous.
THIS MOMENT pic.twitter.com/qGTqgt94VJ
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The love-fest continued as Jokic said he modeled his game after Shaq:
.@realgranthill33: "Growing up overseas, who were the guys that you wanted to pattern your game after?"
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Jokić: "I think it's Shaq."@SHAQ: "Means a lot. Thank you, brother." 🤣 pic.twitter.com/KFIArUrvrq
A nice moment between two the best best big men to ever play the game.