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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

The NBA season has shifted into the next chapter in the new year. All teams have properly warmed up to the season and are ready to welcome the final few stages before the playoffs. Naturally, many teams are struggling on one side and others soaring on the other. In the midst of all this chaos, Denver Nuggets are aiming at keeping hold of their top spot despite the fact that their head coach, Michael Malone is out due to COVID. Their superstar reiterated the same feeling in different words as he made a huge prediction about their new head coach.

Nikola Jokic named David Adelman as the NBA’s next hot-shot coach after the win against Portland Trail Blazers. The 2022 NBA MVP’s words prompted fans to react to the new development on social media.

NBA Fans react to Nikola Jokic’s head coach prediction

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Michael Malone had to recently sit out for the Nuggets vs the Trail Blazers game due to COVID protocols. Naturally, assistant coach David Adelman stood up to the task to lead the Nuggets to a comfortable win. The team’s superstar Nikola Jokic was one of the many who were impressed by Adelman’s efforts. In the post-match interview, Jokic reminded everyone what Adelman was capable of and fans heartily agreed.?

Furthermore, the 6’11” center made a prediction that intrigued Denver fans. According to Mike Singer of Denver Post, Jokic stated, “I think David Adelman is gonna be the next head coach (from Denver?s staff). Said he?s that smart and has all the answers.

Here are some of the reactions from Twitter on the Serbian’s prediction.

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Jokic mentioned how he wasn’t surprised with the team’s performance under Adelman. According to the Serbian, the assistant coach is very clear with his ideas. Additionally, he’s strong defensively and offensively.? The 2022 NBA MVP added to the team’s win through his scintillating performance. The Serbian superstar scored a triple-double as his team maintained their top spot in the league.

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The Nuggets superstar hasn’t missed a beat this season as his team has slowly but surely climbed to the top.?

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Jokic and his mind-blowing performances throughout the 2022-23 season

The Nuggets superstar is doing an amazing job helping his team. Jokic is on his way to averaging a triple-double for the season, a feat that would be unheard of in the NBA even a decade ago.

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The Serbian superstar has earned the respect of many, as Draymond Green touted him to win the 2023 NBA MVP. Jokic’s scorecard read 36-12-10 against the Portland side, a stat which isn’t uncommon for the Nuggets superstar.