Nuggets Star Speaks About the “Only Difference” Between Nikola Jokic and LeBron James, and Gets Torn Apart by the NBA Fandom: “You?d Be Out the League and Ringless”

NBA superstar Nikola Jokic is having the time of his career right now. Jokic’s side, the Denver Nuggets outplayed the Los Angeles Lakers in the first game of the Western Conference Finals. At the heart of the win was Jokic’s sixth triple-double performance of this postseason with 34 points, 21 rebounds and 14 assists. Following the win and the iconic display, one of Nikola Jokic’s teammates showered praises on him. While doing so, the Nuggets star made a bizarre claim about the Joker, comparing him to LeBron James.

Nuggets star Kentavious Caldwell-Pope played his part in the Game 1 win with 21 points. However, it is not KCP’s performance that is turning fans’ heads, but an admission he made after the game. The 2020 NBA champion seemed candid about a difference between Nikola Jokic and LeBron James. Fans, however, do not seem to have enjoyed hearing KCP’s opinion that much.

Nuggets star compares Nikola Jokic and LeBron James

Prior to teaming up with Nikola Jokic in the Nuggets, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had played by LeBron James’ side. LBJ and KCP fought side by side when the Lakers won their last title in 2020. Given Caldwell-Pope’s stint with both James and Jokic, a reporter asked him how similar these two superstars are, during a post-game interview. KCP gave a strong response to the question.

“I feel like the only difference is that Bron can jump higher than Jokic. That is the only difference I can see. I just love playing with Jokic man,”?said Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in response. Besides, KCP revealed how much he admires the Joker’s passing skill-set.

Meanwhile, a reporter pointed out KCP’s take to Nikola Jokic and asked him if his and LeBron’s gameplays are similar. “That’s really offensive… I am joking. I mean to be compared with one of the best ever or the best ever. I think it is really cool,” Jokic replied. The Serbian star added that he and LeBron are not similar, and they impact the game differently.

NBA’s official Instagram handle has posted the snippets of KCP’s take and Jokic’s reply to the comparison. NBA captioned the post, “THOUGHTS?”?Fans have rushed in to Instagram to share their thoughts on Caldwell-Pope’s opinion. Not many fans agree with the Nuggets star.

Fans go berserk over Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s take

Numerous fans now think that Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has disrespected LeBron James with this latest uncanny admission. Angered at KCP, some fans asked if Jokic plays like LeBron played in his prime. Moreover, KCP’s only ring, which he won while playing with LeBron in LA was also brought into discussion.?“Can he Defend like prime bron ? Is he as fast as prime bron ? Can he even win a ring ? Kcp you only relevant because of bron you?d be out the league and ringless,” said a fan.

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Here are some other responses from fans.

“didn?t LeBron carry this guy to a finals win.”

“LBJ bout to cook him.”

“Spurs fan here, both are great players. And KCP is high.”

“so nobody has learnt a lesson in this league?,”?said a fan, perhaps alluding to the last time someone had poked a bear.

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“Congratulations LeBron saw this and your in trouble now. When are these teams going to learn to stay quiet until they complete the mission. Bruh y?all almost blew the game and a 20 point lead.”

“What did Dillion Brooks teach us this season? Don?t poke bears, Lakers in 6.”

“We comparing LEBRON JAMES. LEBRON JAMES to a player now comeon man even if jokic is that good don’t compare him to arguably best or second best player to ever play this game.”

Do you agree with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s take?