Nikola Jokic's Statement After NBA All-Star Game

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic made a strong statement following the NBA All-Star Game

Feb 15, 2025; Oakland, CA, USA; Chuck’s Global Stars center Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets warms up during the NBA All Star-Practice at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images | Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

The 2025 NBA All-Star weekend has wrapped up, as Shaq's OGs defeated Chuck's Global Stars 41-25 in the championship. Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry took home All-Star Game MVP honors, but outside of a few electric highlights, the All-Star Game was underwhelming.

Many players still do not put their full effort into the high-profile exhibition match, including three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. Through two games, the Denver Nuggets superstar had just four points on 1-4 shooting, a common trend in Jokic's career All-Star appearances.

Following the All-Star Game, Jokic made it clear he is already looking toward the rest of the season and has one goal in mind for his Nuggets squad.

Nikola Jokic on what he's looking forward to over the rest of the season:

"To win a championship." pic.twitter.com/iRvVGcAURV

— DNVR Nuggets (@DNVR_Nuggets) February 17, 2025

"To win a championship," Jokic said. "Everybody here is trying and wanting to [win a championship]."

Jokic led the Nuggets to a championship in the 2022-23 season, taking home NBA Finals MVP after beating the Miami Heat in five games. The 29-year-old superstar is averaging 29.8 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 10.2 assists per game this season with 57.7/45.0/82.3 shooting splits. While Jokic has his mind set on a championship, he could be on his way to a fourth MVP in five years.

Feb 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts toward his family following a game against the Orlando Magic at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Nuggets entered the All-Star break with a 36-19 record, sitting in third place in the West. No rival team would ever want to face a Jokic-led team in the postseason, as the Nuggets continue to be one of the biggest threats to make it out of the West and compete for a title.

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