Nikola Jokic Gives Unexpected Reaction to Playing in NBA Finals

Nikola Jokic is a very unique guy.

Nikola Jokic is a very special NBA player, both on and off the court. On the court, he continues to make history in the most ridiculous ways, and off the court, he has the most unexpected answers that always keeps fans laughing - even during the NBA Finals.

After being victorious in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Nikola Jokic was asked what playing in his first finals was like, and he had a very unexpected response.

“To be honest, I couldn’t wait for the game to start, because once it started it felt normal," Jokic said. "I think people are making something bigger than it is. When the game started I felt really comfortable.”

Jokic absolutely dominated in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, in the most nonchalant way possible. In Game 1, Jokic put up 27 points, 14 assists, and 10 rebounds on 67/50/83 shooting - a historical stat line. One would think Jokic would be ecstatic about both the win and making history, but fans should always expect the unexpected when it comes to Jokic's reactions in press conferences.

Throughout the NBA Playoffs, Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.8 points, 13.1 rebounds, and 10.5 assists on 54/48/79 shooting in 16 games. He is truly a once-in-a-generation player that fans should appreciate regardless of what the national media says.

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