Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic are arguably the two best players in the NBA. The two stars are also close friends, which has led to speculation about the possibility of an NBA partnership.
While playing in 15-year NBA veteran Goran Dragic’s farewell game, Jokic and Doncic shared some fun moments together, further fueling speculation about their potential pairing.
Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki was even asked about the idea.
“I hope it’s in Dallas,” Nowitzki told reporters, via EuroHoops.com“I don’t know if it will ever happen, but it’s obvious that they are two of the best players in the world. If not the best players in the world.”
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On a recent episode of The Hoop Collective podcast, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon revealed the likelihood of Doncic and Jokic becoming NBA teammates.
âThe Nuggets donât have the assets to pull off a blockbuster trade,â MacMahon said. â⌠And the same goes for Dallas⌠Maybe toward the end of their career, or toward the end of the Jokerâs career⌠I think at this point itâs a ridiculous, imaginary discussion.â
MacMahon added: “For a lot of reasons, I would say the likelihood is extremely low. That said, they’re very good friends. When the Nuggets come to town, Joker is at Luka’s having dinner. It’s the other way around, vice versa, when the Mavs go to Denver.”
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