NBA Auctions: Playoff Contenders
NBA Auctions: Playoff Contenders
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Lot Closed
May 24, 02:01 AM GMT
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
Lot Details
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NIKE, NIKE MESH JERSEY, SIZE 58 (+6 LENGTH)
This home ‘Statement Edition’ jersey was worn by Nikola Jokić on April 16, 2023 during Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round when the Denver Nuggets played the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Jokić recorded a double-double, finishing with 13 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists, and 1 steal. The Nuggets beat the Timberwolves, 109-80.
This jersey was also worn in the following games:
March 25, 2023, when the Nuggets played the Milwaukee Bucks. Jokić recorded a double-double, finishing with 31 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists, and 1 steal. The Nuggets beat the Bucks, 129-106.
March 3, 2023, when the Nuggets played the Memphis Grizzlies. Jokić recorded a triple-double, finishing with 18 points, 18 rebounds, 10 assists, and 1 block. The Nuggets beat the Grizzlies, 113-97.
February 25, 2023, when the Nuggets played the Grizzlies. Jokić recorded a double-double, finishing with 15 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 assists. The Nuggets lost to the Grizzlies, 112-94.
Hailing from Serbia, Nikola Jokić has emerged as a transformative force in the NBA since being selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 41st overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. At the end of the season, Jokić finished 3rd in the 2016 NBA Rookie of the Year award voting and earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors.
Born of a new era in Eastern European basketball, Jokić's game is characterized by an exceptional blend of skills and basketball intelligence, setting him apart as a leader of a generation making its mark on the NBA stage.
At the time of cataloging, his career averages were 20.9 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game. Jokić showcases a versatility seldom seen in players of his size and position and is considered one of the best passing big men in NBA history.
Jokić is a 3-time NBA MVP, 1-time NBA Champion, 6-time NBA All-Star, 3-time First Team All-NBA selection, and a 2-time Second Team All-NBA selection. His career continues to be marked by excellence and a bright future with the Denver Nuggets.