The Denver Nuggets celebrated their first NBA championship in 47 seasons on Monday, marking an important turning point in the history of the franchise. Denver vanquished the Miami Heat owing to the impressive postseason performances of Nikola Jokic.? The Nuggets’ defensive strength was also on display as they successfully shut down their opponents at critical times. After the conquest, Jokic’s new venture with a $162.7 billion worth company was also released simultaneously.
The Nuggets won the NBA championship with a 4-1 series victory, bringing tremendous joy to the devoted fans in the Mile High City. A sold-out audience cheered in jubilation as their team etched its name in NBA folklore.
Nikola Jokic & Co emerge as 2023 NBA champion
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The Nuggets might have clinched the championship ring. Jimmy Butler and Miami, however, did not go down without a fight. Both teams struggled to shoot from beyond the arc. The Nuggets made only 5 of their 28 attempts, while the Heat did only slightly better with 9-of-34. Miami’s championship hopes were shattered by the Nuggets’ overwhelming 71-50 rebounding advantage. In the waning minutes of the game, the refereeing was tarnished by a contentious call on a vital Jimmy Butler 3-point shot that, to the dismay of many, was upheld.
Naturally, Jokic again proved to be Denver’s savior. The two-time MVP put on a magnificent effort, finishing the game with 28 points on an effective 12-of-16 shooting, while also grabbing 16 rebounds and handing out four assists. As many fans around the world rejoiced, so did the billionaire sportswear brand Nike. They released an advertisement featuring Nikola Jokic which seems to be shot well in advance before the Nuggets won the championship trophy!
The Twitter account of Ballislife shared the advertisement on their account.
Nike’s new Jokic commercial pic.twitter.com/pAIGJKm8oF
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) June 13, 2023
The advertisement follows the classic plot – a guy walks into the bar. The only difference is the fact that instead of the joke ending with an odd, often questionable punchline, it ends with “No Joke.” Amidst the fanfare and the celebrations of Denver’s victory, many in the community felt that the advertisement didn’t hit the right spot or was worthy of such a big occasion.
NBA fans bash Nike’s new advertisement featuring Jokic
Jokic’s new advertisement was a miss for many fans, leaving much to be desired. While some questioned the effort Nike put into the snippet, others had problems with the budget and the execution. Reacting to the Nike advert, fans took to Twitter to share their opinions.
A fan tweeted, “It’s like they don’t even try.”
It’s like they don’t even try.
— its gonna be ok (@BLAZERSgitrdun) June 13, 2023
I don’t like the tone in which they spelt Serbian
— Salley Mitchell (@SalleyBMitchell) June 13, 2023
So low budget
— MARAfan2021 🇺🇸 (@MARAfan2021) June 13, 2023
Hey Nike 😃 can you please change music in this commercial . Use "moravac " for example. Ask Jokić for opinion. 🫶 https://t.co/D0X1cmOXTY
— MaMaja (@msmiroslava) June 13, 2023
This gotta be one of the worst “hey you’re an NBA champion” commercials I’ve ever seen 😭 they shoulda did something about all the Coke a cola he used to drink, him being drafted during the Taco Bell commercial, the horses, aw man big miss lmao. https://t.co/cjWcL4XcfY
— YDrewLying (@DrewSzyslak) June 13, 2023
A fan commented how an inspiring storyline would have sold better than the missed joke.
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Fine idea but this isn’t the type of ad you put out after he wins a ship man put some inspiring shit there not a play on words using his nickname https://t.co/iarazDWHfA
— Justin Jackson (@clappedsquad1) June 13, 2023
Will the Serbian guard get a signature shoe line of his own at last?
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