Nikola Jokic's LeBron James Statement Goes Viral

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic joked about LA Lakers' LeBron James ahead of the NBA All-Star Game

Apr 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half in game three of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Nikola Jokic is one of the most talented Centers in NBA history, frequently adding more accolades to his resume, including three MVP awards in the past four seasons.

Jokic's talent is unbelievable, however his NBA All-Star knowledge is not so much. Jokic was asked multiple trivia questions by the NBA, including a question about LeBron James that went viral.

The Nuggets center was asked what year James made his All-Star debut. Jokic confidently answered “1985,” which is horribly wrong. He took a second crack at the question and said “2001,” which is closer, but still incorrect. James made his All-Star debut in 2005 in Denver.

Nikola Jokić shoots his shot at some NBA All-Star history trivia 😂

In honor of his 7th selection, head to the NBA App to play Joker trivia, and watch the 74th #NBAAllStar Game, Sunday, 2/16 at 8pm/et on TNT!

🎮: https://t.co/wwt0OrZM9S pic.twitter.com/6o5GBpUC7p

— NBA (@NBA) February 7, 2025

Next Jokic would be asked who the 2024 All-Star MVP was. He answered "Steph Curry." Damian Lillard was the correct answer, who finished the contest with 39 points, 6 assists, and 3 rebounds to help the East defeat Jokic and the West.

Jokic would once again get a question wrong. He was asked who holds the most points scored in an NBA All-Star game. He answered incorrectly three times despite being told it was a Celtics player ahead of his final answer. He answered “Anthony Davis," "Russell Westbrook," and himself while the correct answer was Jayson Tatum who scored 55 points in a single game.

"What year did LeBron [James] make his first NBA All-Star game?"

Nikola Jokic: "1985?"

Joker took a crack at some NBA trivia 😂

(via @NBA)pic.twitter.com/y4GdWV1Yd4

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 7, 2025

Luckily for Jokic, answering NBA-based trivia questions isn’t his profession. Jokic is instead in the running for his fourth MVP award. He is in a good position to win it, averaging 29.7 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.3 assists while shooting 57/46/81 from the field.

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