Nikola Jokic criticized Nuggets fans who booed the team during Saturday’s overtime win over New Orleans, MSN relay on ESPN. The team heard from some disgruntled fans while piling up a 23-point deficit.
“We got booed in our first home game and I think those fans who booed us, they don’t need to come again.” – said Jokic. “If you follow us, you know we never quit and come back from much worse situations. So when they ask me, they don’t say hello anymore.”
Denver lost at home to Golden State by 20 points on Monday. The fans were more forgiving, but Jokic reportedly did not back down from his stance Bennett Durando of the Denver Post.
“I don’t think they’re real fans.” he said.
Here’s more from the Northwest Division:
- Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards is dealing with right knee soreness, but the team isn’t too concerned about it, John Krawczynski of “Atletico”. writes. “It’s a daily situation” coach Chris Finch said. “I don’t think there’s any long-term concern.” Kraczynski notes that Edwards always wants to play, mainly because he feels an obligation to his teammates and fans to come as close as possible. Edwards is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game against Golden State.
- Not only is there Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace dealing with lingering injuries, but Thunder there are a few more regulars nursing injuries heading into Wednesday’s game against Dallas. Chet Holmgren will withdraw from the competition for the second time in a row with knee tendinitis and Alex Caruso also out with a sprained ankle, Locked on Thunder’s Rylan Styles tweets Ajay Mitchell is listed as questionable, also with a sprained ankle.
- Carlos Boozer, Cameron BoozerFather and longtime NBA player, hoped for Jazz would call his son. Instead, they chose Darrin Peterson with the No. 2 pick. The elder Boozer, who scouted for the Jazz last season, doesn’t blame Utah for making that decision, Shreyas Ladda of the Salt Lake Tribune. “I think Derrin is a great fit for jazz” he said. “Obviously, we have Jaren Jackson, who is Triple J, a phenomenal basketball player with size. Lauri Markkanenwho is a phenomenal player with size. … I was hoping in my heart that Cam would be able to come play in Utah. I know Utah would love to have Cam be a part of that, but I think from a fit standpoint, he’s a better fit in Memphis because they need a player like him in Memphis.”
