Back in February 2017 after a win over the KD Warriors, the Nuggets locker room gushing over Jokic preparing for post-game interviews in a suit and tie.

Nikola Jokic talks about Nuggets CEO Josh Kroenke waking in on him with 8 tequila bottles informing him about coach Malones firing and whether to wait after the playoffs

Nikola Jokic talks about Nuggets CEO Josh Kroenke waking in on him with 8 tequila bottles informing him about coach Malones firing and whether to wait after the playoffs

Jokic amp Dort Get Into It

Nikola Jokic jokes with Nuggets mascot Rocky

Nikola Joki gets animated while addressing his teammates at halftimesince that moment the Nuggets have outscored the Lakers

Joel Embiid comes up to say hi to Nikola Jokic after the game