LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In an entertaining turn of events, the Jokic brothers, older siblings of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, engaged in some light-hearted heckling of legendary actor and avid Los Angeles Lakers fan Jack Nicholson at the Crypto.com Arena. Following the Lakers' loss in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals, the Jokic brothers took the opportunity to exchange playful banter with Nicholson, adding an extra layer of excitement to the intense NBA playoffs.
After the Nuggets secured a crucial victory, the Jokic brothers, known for their passionate support of Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets, directed their playful banter toward Jack Nicholson. According to reports, the brothers waved goodbye at Nicholson while shouting, "see you next year." The exchange was captured in a video shared on social media, showcasing the spirited interaction between the Jokic brothers and the iconic Lakers superfan.
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Although Nicholson did not respond directly to the Jokic brothers' heckling, reports suggest that he engaged in friendly pleasantries with them. However, as he left the arena, some observers noted a hint of saltiness in his demeanor. It was a light-hearted moment that added an extra dynamic to the post-game atmosphere. Moreover, the Denver Nuggets are now on the cusp of making franchise history by reaching the NBA Finals for the first time. Their impressive performance in Game 3 brings them one step closer to achieving this milestone, heightening the significance of the Jokic brothers' playful heckling.
Jack Nicholson's presence at Lakers games has long been synonymous with the team's success and excitement. While he had not attended a Lakers game since the 2021-22 season opener, Jack Nicholson made appearances in this year's playoffs, including the first-round matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies and a game in the Western Conference semifinals against the Golden State Warriors. However, the Lakers' unbeaten home record in the postseason came to an end, making Nicholson's potential return for Game 4 unlikely.
'Lame as hell!'
Meanwhile, the interactiuon did not settle well with neitizens. One user tweeted, "Yup, GOAT KING LEBRON AND THE LAKERS IN 7. YOU DONT DISRESPECT JACK IN THE CRYPT" Another added, "Lame as hell." A third claimed, "They trash talking a 90 year old man that won’t remember the Lakers even played when he gets home, hope they feel accomplished." "I have a weird feeling they might’ve jinxed it," read a comment. "That would be a NO, you gotta respect Jack," tweeted a user.
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