Shaquille O’Neal regarded Nikola Jokic as the best big man in the NBA, and former La Lakers Player created a custom belt for Denver Nuggets Star.
Shaquille O’Neill creates the best big man title for Nicola Jokic
Nikola Zhokic has continued his star performance for the Denver Nuggets this season, extending his legacy after winning three of his past four MVP awards.
His performance won the eyes of Shaquille O’Neill, the greatest NBA ever, as Man Mountain praised the Serbs and created custom belts at the post-game show.
O’Neill said: “Joker, as president of the Big Man Alliance, I made this for you and I’m going to ship it to you. FedEx, it’s you, you are you, you are the champion, big man’s big dad and the best big man in the league. I’d like to thank you!”
Here’s what Jokic responded: “Thank you, Shaq, Belt. Thank you. I love it… I expect it.”
“As the president of the Big Man Alliance, I have created this belt for you.”
Shaq & Jokić shares moments at the post-match show✨ pic.twitter.com/ucpswrxzyt
– TNT’s NBA (@nbaontnt) January 22, 2025
Alongside Shaquille O’Neal, analysts discussed Jokic’s performance this season, highlighting the fact that the Serbs have shot the most 3-pointer of his career since their NBA debut.
The Serbs said: “I feel like I’m playing the best basketball of my life. As a team, I don’t think we’re where we are, but I think it’s a good thing because we’re trying to get to where we are supposed to be and find the rhythm.”
The Nuggets appear to be in a great place at the moment, with Jokic’s performance and the Serbs being supported by Russell Westbrook and Jamal Murray.
Jokic spoke about his recent performance from Murray, revealing that he loves the connection he has, labeling him “a great player.”
Jokic said: “I I love connections because I need to see him and he knows exactly what I’m thinking. He’s just waiting for me to go there and he always gives it to me at the right time. In other words, he’s a great player.
“I think he, the people he died and the team misunderstood him and didn’t give him the opportunity to be him.”
