Doubtful Over Nikola Jokic?s Nuggets Despite 2023 Triumph, 45YO Celtics Legend Places Faith on Rivals Instead

Euphoric cheers and chants erupted as the Denver Nuggets clinched the 2023 season championship, led by Nikola Jokic, marking the franchise’s first NBA title in its 47-year history. Despite this monumental achievement, the seasoned Boston Celtics legend remains skeptical about the team’s chances this season. In a recent episode of Showtime Basketball, Kevin Garnett and his former teammate discussed the Nuggets.?

During the conversation with the ex-Minnesota Timberwolves player, the 45-year-old made a bold statement on the subject.

An NBA legend’s skeptical view on the Denver Nuggets’ winning odds

As the conversation drifted toward the Nuggets and their chance of winning this year, Paul Pierce offered his perspective. He believes that although the team ranks at no.1 in the Western Conference, other Western teams are also getting better. He said, ?No I don?t think they repeat it?s so hard to repeat now you got teams getting better in the West.? Praising the rival team, he noted, ?The West is tough like Phoenix you got Dallas.? Indeed, it’s undeniable that the opposing teams are gearing up to provide stiff competition for the Nuggets.

While both the Miami Heat and the Nuggets rank among the league’s top teams, other franchises have also elevated their performance.?

In 2023, the Nuggets secured a victory in Game 5 against the Heat with a score of 94-89. Jokic earned the MVP title of the year for his remarkable performance of 28 points and 17 rebounds. Despite their major victory, the legend has doubts about the team. However, this is not the first time Pierce has been skeptical about Nikola Jokic’s team.

Paul Pierce claimed that the Nuggets would lose to the Golden State Warriors or the Los Angeles Lakers

The Celtics veteran once made another bold prediction. He stated that the Nuggets won?t stand a chance against the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. He claimed, ?If Denver?Nuggets see the Lakers if they see Golden State, they gon? get popped in the first round.??

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Certainly, the Nuggets proved his prediction wrong by clinching the championship. Jokic and company put on a brave performance to edge past both the heavyweight teams. Do you believe they have what it takes to once again challenge his expectations? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.

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