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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic might be in the running for the MVP trophy again this year, but that’s not all there is to him. The “Joker” is also a champion dad, recently taking his little dino-mite (baby girl) on a roaring good time at the dinosaur fair! Jokic, known for his playful personality and funny antics, was caught on camera joining the dino fair chant while his daughter, Ognjena, comfortably sat on his shoulder. But that’s not it. He had a hilarious answer when asked about his favorite dinosaur!

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Leaving fans in stitches, he declared the “big one that eats the grass” was his dinosaur of choice! Fans are having a field day with this one with reactions ranging from “He’s a gift that keeps on giving man” to “You really can’t make this up with this guy.”

Speaking of stealing hearts, little Ognjena hasn’t exactly been shy of the spotlight. Last year, when her dad received the MVP trophy after leading the Nuggets to victory, Ognjena, sporting the championship cap, stood beside him, a touch of confusion on her face that melted everyone’s hearts. From MVP chants to dino roars, this little one has seen it all in her short but eventful life!

Ball Arena got a surprise visitor during a February game. Denver’s superstar, Jokic, brought Ognjena to cheer on the Colorado Avalanche against the Canucks. The crowd erupted in a heartwarming cheer when the Jumbotron showed Jokic and his daughter clapping along to the cheers of “MVP!”

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Jokic The Juggernaut

While Ognjena soaks up the spotlight like a champ, her dad continues to be a league-scorching beast. In their recent game against the Toronto Raptors, who were battling injuries, Jokic delivered a phenomenal stat line: 35 points, 17 rebounds, 12 assists, 6 steals, and 2 blocks. According to StatHead, this stat line is a complete first in NBA history! Even if the bar was lowered to 35 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists, and 5 steals, Jokic would still be joining an exclusive club with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Terry Cummings, and George McGinnis – the only four players to ever reach those numbers. Even without the blocks, Jokic’s performance remains unprecedented.

Jokic’s dominance seems to be a nightly occurrence, carrying the momentum from his historic playoff run that secured Denver its championship and the Joker his Finals MVP title. Tonight’s win against the Raptors was a masterclass. The Nuggets are still in hot pursuit of the top seed, and this win was a major step in keeping pace with the Western Conference’s contenders.

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So, while this father-daughter duo enjoys the spotlight, Jokic might just be on his way to making history again! Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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