LeBron James' $30M Ex-Teammate Drops Honest Truth on Origin of Nikola Jokic’s Iconic Nickname: "I Couldn't Say, 'Jokic, Pass the F**king Ball'"

LeBron James' $30M ex-teammate drops honest truth on origin of Nikola Jokic’s iconic nickname: "I couldn't say, 'Jokic, pass the f**king ball'"

Mike Miller, who won two championships with LeBron James, signed with the Denver Nuggets in 2015, Nikola Jokic’s first season with the team.

Ex-NBA Player Reveals Origin of Jokic’s Nickname

Back in 2015, the Denver Nuggets pulled off a move that would have a lasting impact: signing Mike Miller, a two-time NBA champion known for his winning ways with LeBron James. While Miller was in the twilight of his career, he crossed paths with a fresh-faced Nikola Jokic, the 20-year-old Serbian sensation who was just getting his feet wet in the league. Miller, fondly known for his candid reminiscences, shared some insights about his early inte…

Former Nuggets Teammate Shares Hilarious Backstory Behind Nikola Jokic’s “Joker” Nickname

Nikola Jokic with his teammates (Photo via Imagn Images) Nikola Jokic has been performing efficiently and effectively. While his teammates rely on his playmaking, the Joker has been unpredictable for his opponents.   Though his playing style and character on the court are understandable, where did his nickname come from? During a recent episode of Paul George’s podcast, former Denver Nuggets player Mike Miller shared the story behind the origins…