Ice-Cold Jokic! Told About His Historic Feat, Here Is How He Reacted /VIDEO/
Nikola Jokic made history with 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists, reaching a major milestone as only the second player in NBA history to record 200 career triple-doubles.
In his postgame on-court interview, he remained characteristically modest about his own achievement, focusing instead on his teammates and the team's overall performance.
"We started the game well, set the pace, and stayed in control the entire time. Even when they cut it to five, we managed the game properly. We were in control for most of the night," Jokic said.
He also highlighted his trust in the team's rookies.
"They have so much to offer. Everything is brand new to them right now—new roles, and they need time—but I truly believe they can accomplish a lot," he added.
The reporter congratulated him on his 200th triple-double and noted that his NBA debut took place exactly 11 years ago, asking if he remembered how many points he scored that night...
When Jokic immediately gave the correct answer—"two," even recalling it came on a hook shot—the reporter was thrilled, exclaiming that he is now chasing Russell Westbrook. The all-time record is well within reach, with Westbrook sitting just eight triple-doubles ahead...