Dec 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8) attempts to steal the ball away from Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) as center Ivica Zubac (40) defends in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Nikola Jokic Shares Strong Statement On Clippers Star

Originally posted on Denver Nuggets on SI
By Liam Willerup | Last updated Apr 18, 2025 7:36 PM ET

The Los Angeles Clippers matching up against the Denver Nuggets is set to be one of the premier first-round matchups in the NBA Playoffs, with the Clippers looking to ride their hot streak while the Nuggets look to prove their playoff pedigree is too much for opponents. In a star-studded series, only one of these talented teams will survive and have a chance to likely face the OKC Thunder.

While all eyes will be on stars such as James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, and Nikola Jokic, there's another player who has made his emergence as one of the league's premier big men. When asked about Clippers star Ivica Zubac, Jokic shared a strong statement on the growth of the ninth-year center.

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