What does Nikola Jokic have to do? Plus, Nuggets rookie pranks
Jan 30, 2024
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Nikola Jokic, professional basketball player, talks about his early postgame presser and the prank played on rookie Jalen Pickett. Hosts also discuss Nuggets' recent win, pranks they've played, and their experiences at the Senior Bowl.
Nikola Jokic's early postgame presser sparked curiosity among the Nuggets media, raising questions about his usual late appearances.
The podcast hosts shared a lighthearted anecdote about a prank the Nuggets team played on rookie Jalen Pickett's car.
Deep dives
Nuggets' Win and Yokech's Early Media Appearance
The podcast episode starts by discussing the Denver Nuggets' recent win against the Milwaukee Bucks. Despite coaching changes for the Bucks, the Nuggets managed to come back from a 13-point deficit and secure a victory. The hosts highlight the impressive performance of Nuggets' star player, Nikola Jokic, who immediately spoke to the media after the game. They speculate on the possible reasons for Jokic's early appearance, jokingly suggesting that he had errands to run or online shopping to do. The hosts engage in lighthearted banter and also share a prank played on a rookie player's car.
The Senior Bowl and Prospect Quarterbacks
The discussion then transitions to the Senior Bowl, an annual event that showcases college football players in their senior year to NFL scouts. The hosts mention specific quarterbacks to watch during the Senior Bowl, including Michael Pennix Jr. and Bo Nix. They also mention Spencer Rattler, a former highly touted quarterback who transferred to South Carolina. The hosts reminisce about their own experience at the Senior Bowl, discussing the unique atmosphere and the anticipation surrounding potential quarterback draft picks.
Reeses on the Shelf and Timeworn Jokes
Towards the end of the episode, the hosts mention a Reeses candy sitting on a shelf, intended for one of them to pick up. They humorously report that the candy has been sitting there for two months. They also briefly mention Things They Hate, but declare that there is nothing in particular to hate at the moment. The episode concludes with a comical skit involving a cute bear pleading for help while being wrapped in cellophane and joking about defecating Reeses pieces.
There have been times when the Nuggets media have waited more than an hour to chat with Nikola Jokic after the game. So, when the world's best hooper held his postgame presser right away Monday, DMac asked why he came out so early. His response? We get into his response ... plus, the prank the team played on rookie Jalen Pickett.