It Still Bothers Me?Ain?t Nothing You Can Do?: Days Before the NBA Finals, Scottie Pippen Gives Nikola Jokic a Major Ego Boost Over Joel Embiid

Nikola Jokic was awarded the Magic Johnson Western Conference Finals MVP after he led the Denver Nuggets to sweep the Los Angeles Lakers, 4-0. Scottie Pippen, who has lately been launching sharp critiques aimed at Michael Jordan, shared his thoughts on the Joker, and his insights on the effectiveness of the Nuggets center when compared to the reigning NBA MVP, Joel Embiid.

Jokic averaged 29 points, 14 rebounds and 9 assists against the Lakers impressing Pippen. On the other hand, Joel Embiid was awarded the prestigious 2023 NBA Michael Jordan trophy as he secured his first MVP title.

Scottie Pippen gives Nikola Jokic a major ego boost against Joel Embiid

The Philadelphia 76ers‘ center showcased impressive performances by averaging career-high numbers of 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists. Despite this achievement, there were those who felt that Nikola Jokic had a greater impact than Embiid throughout the season. Jokic, with the Denver Nuggets, averaged remarkable statistics of 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, contributing significantly to his team’s position as the top seed.

In a recent episode of Stacey King’s Gimme The Hot Sauce Podcast, Scottie Pippen shared his perspective on the two stars. During the podcast, Pippen emphasized the significance of team success over individual accomplishments, acknowledging the contributions of his former teammates like Stacey King and BJ Armstrong. He highlighted their significant roles in the team’s successful three-peat championship run. In relation to the topic of individual success versus team success, Pippen cited examples involving Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid.

He says “I’ve been looking at Jokic and it’s like I think we’ve all missed to on how great this guy has been in the last two years”. Taling about Jokic’s Denver Nuggets, Pippen adds, “This season they’ve been very special. When I watch this guy play I can say like how does the best player in basketball not get picked in a pickup game”.?

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He further stated “It still bothers me to look out there and see that, that guy is the best player in the basketball. Ain’t no doubt about it. Ain’t nothing you can do. I love Embiid.? I think he had a great season but if I had a vote, he would have a 3-peat.”

Nikola Jokic may not have won the Michael Jordan trophy but he has an opportunity to win a bigger prize. Joel Embiid and the 76ers were eliminated in a close series against the Boston Celtics. Jokic, on the other hand, can lead the Nuggets to their first franchise Championship.

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