Nikola Jokic’s Regret With NBA Fame Gets Called Out by 76ers Star: “You Gonna Be Famous as F*ck”

Nikola Jokic does not want to be famous after retirement. In fact, he regrets being famous. The Denver Nuggets superstar made it clear during his appearance on the Curious Mike Podcast that he does not want a life of fame after basketball. Jokic revealed that he wants to spend time with his family and enjoy racing horses when he retires from the NBA. It has been a running joke in the NBA World that The Joker treats his NBA career like a second job. Jokic’s comments have doubled down on that narrative.

Almost a week after Jokic’s remarks, Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley called out the 2-time MVP to give him a reality check.

Patrick Beverley addresses Nikola Jokić’s comments about NBA fame

NBA veteran Patrick Beverley addressed Nikola Jokić’s comments during The Pat Bev Podcast. “While you are in the NBA, you gonna be famous as f*ck,” Beverley said. According to the Sixers guard, being famous is a part of the job for an NBA player. And the level of fame is even higher for Jokic because he has won a Championship and a Finals MVP. Nikola Jokic is one of the most influential players of this generation. He has revolutionized the Center position with his unique skill set.

So, there will be a lot of eyes on the Nuggets superstar even after he retires from the NBA. In today’s social media era, nothing is hidden from the world. And it is very hard for celebrities to live a private life. Beverley pointed out the fact that there are even videos of how a player warms up. Therefore, there is a high chance that fame is not going to leave Jokic anytime soon.

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How Patrick Beverley deals with being famous?

To add to the conversation about NBA fame, Beverley’s co-host asked him if he ever got fed up with being famous. Beverley hilariously replied, “I don’t think I’m famous.” The 76ers guard might not be Nikola Jokic or LeBron James level famous, but he is an NBA superstar in his own right. Beverley has been part of countless viral moments throughout his career that transcend basketball. To say that he is not famous is a disservice to his career.

Beverley further said, “I embrace it.” The veteran guard does not mind being famous and embraces his role. However, Nikola Jokic and Patrick Beverley are two wildly different personalities. With the way Jokic has been playing this season, it is safe to say that he will be under the spotlight for years to come. We will have to wait and see if Jokic’s retirement plan works out for him.

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