NBA Fans Loved Charles Barkley’s Reaction to Nikola Jokic’s Monster Game 2 Performance

Barkley nailed this.

The Denver Nuggets took a commanding 2–0 series lead over Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns on Monday with a 97–87 victory at home that was once again powered by their star, Nikola Jokić, who finished with 39 points, 16 rebounds and five assists.

The reigning two-time NBA MVP has been his usual unstoppable force so far in the postseason and now has the Nuggets two wins away from a trip to the Western Conference finals. 

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You know who was in awe of Jokić’s play in Game 2? Charles Barkley. The NBA legend heaped the ultimate praise on him on the postgame show:

"Let's enjoy greatness. Watching this Joker play." 💯

Chuck has high praise for Nikola Jokic following Denver's Game 2 win pic.twitter.com/X2c5DtmwAp

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 2, 2023

NBA fans loved to see that: 

Preach, chuck! Let everyone know about THEM - the Denver #nuggets Jordan was 27 when he beat Magic to win his first championship. Nikola is 27. It’s our time https://t.co/8GT53Y6RPX

— The J-Man (@TLOY33) May 2, 2023

About damn time the Joker gets national praise!! Everyone always hates on the Joker and all he does is play his game and dominates! Nobody can stop him, nobody!!!! https://t.co/BYpKtOFlDu

— Justin Loera (@JustLoera) May 2, 2023

👏 Chuck, it took u quite a bit to finally realize that but at least u did. #Jokic #MileHighBasketball https://t.co/ktnplnQJtE

— stefandelkovic (@stefandelkovic) May 2, 2023

Listen and learn https://t.co/lPumGTKXCW

— Eitu Taera  (@zveljka) May 2, 2023

Sir Charles! https://t.co/awBppfIDCi

— Nikola Vučetić (@vilushanin) May 2, 2023