Amid Controversial Nikola Jokic Take, Gilbert Arenas Sparks Outrage With Dismissive Remark on Nuggets: “No One Gives a Fu*k”

Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas has once again disregarded the status of the Denver Nuggets in the NBA with his latest remark in his YouTube video. His “worst MVP winner” take on Nikola Jokic got fans fuming days ago, which he consoled later with a revised statement. The controversy did not even settle that Arenas has given another bitter remark on the condition of the Nuggets this season.

In his latest episode of the YouTube show, Gil’s Arena, he commented on the Nuggets’ importance by saying, “No one gives a fu*k about them“. To back up his statement, the former Wizards player continued, “If they lose, no one is going to be like, ‘Oh man! The Nuggets are not in the game.’” Gil was not done with the Nuggets roast here, as he further confirmed how insignificant the Rockets are to their fans if they get out. Arenas shared, “Everybody in Denver is going to be mad, everybody else, ‘Good, get the fu*k out of here so we can watch basketball again.’”

The disregard from Arenas regarding Nuggets and Jokic is recurring. Arenas first feels that Jokic hasn’t put any effort or historical numbers to deserve the MVP when compared to other MVPs. He also added that the Joker could not lead his team to the #1 or #2 seed in those seasons as well. His arguments?

Well, Arenas believes MVPs are from teams that often finish at the top of either the Eastern or Western conferences. This further helps put a strong case for their candidacy as MVPs. But in the 2020-21 season, Nikola’s average was 26.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 8.3 assists. He was shooting 55.6% from the field and 38.8% from the 3-pointer range. In the current season, Jokic averages 26.4 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 9 assists each game. He is trying to maintain his exceptional self by leading his team to be tied for the best record in the West Conference, 53-23.

Why would Gilbert Arenas target Nikola Jokić?

Probably, Gilbert Arenas’ comments stem from the fact that the Nuggets do sometimes allow their opponents to score 50.3 points in Paint per game. This can be a major problem with teams like the Lakers, who can score 55.7 points per game. Or the fact that Denver can run more or maybe perform faster to get fastbreak points. They’re lacking somewhere when it comes to gaining that edge with transition points.

It is ironic how Gilbert Arenas commented about Nikola Jokić regardless of his wonderful performance this year. He carved the way for Nuggets to be the first seed and proved his mettle among his critics. NBA even named Jokic as the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from Monday, April 8th to Sunday, April 14th. With these accolades, the Serb has made his claim more assertive for this year’s MVP title.

However, Gilbert might again come up with another reason to dissect Jokic’s achievements. He might count another shortcoming of the Serb drawing comparisons from the past like he did with the 2021 MVP controversy. Arenas favored Greek Freak for Jokic’s first MVP title, while he considered Russell Westbrook the ideal candidate for the second one.

If Jokic again wins the MVP title this year, we might see another controversial remark from Arenas regarding the worthiness of Big Honey. He is leading this year for the MVP title, averaging 26.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 7.8 assists in the last week of the NBA regular season, standing along Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Dončić. It will be worth watching how Arenas will react to the winner of the MVP title this year, considering the top competitors including his most viral one.