The Denver Nuggets superstar could be facing a critical suspension.
Apparently, these days in the NBA, scoring over 50 points isn't enough.
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic exploded for a new career playoff-high 53 goodies on Monday in Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns. But they still failed to get the W, as the Suns polished off a 129-124 victory to tie the semifinals skirmish at 2-2.
The Joker shot 20-of-30 from the field and added four rebounds and 11 assists in yet another unreal, pasan-ko-ang-daigdig performance. But it was also overshadowed by the incident in the second quarter, wherein he shoved Suns owner Matt Ishbia. The two-time MVP was trying to retrieve the ball from Ishbia, who was holding on to it.
As of press time, Jokic has yet to comment on the issue. Nuggets coach Michael Malone, however, had a lot to say during the postgame media conference.
"I think it's crazy that Nikola got a technical foul in that situation. Going to get the ball, and some fan is holding onto the ball who wants be a part of the game. Just give the ball up, man," said Malone.
It appeared that Jokic wasn't aware that the guy he shoved was the Suns' owner, with Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon stepping in to halt the altercation.
When asked if he thought that the referees were forced to call a technical foul on Jokic because it involved a team executive, Malone was quite eloquent with his response.
"I don't give a s***," said Malone.
After all, the Nuggets need to give a s*** to more concerning things, which include but are not limited to 1. Stopping Kevin Durant and 2. Stopping Devin Booker.
Also, two questions: 1. Will Jokic be suspended for Game 5? and 2. Will Ishbia be fined for flopping?
The NBA, where giving a s*** about not giving a s*** happens.