Was Jokic drafted during a Taco Bell commercial?
Reminder: Nikola Jokic was drafted during a Taco Bell commercial.
If you participate even casually in the cesspool that is NBA Twitter, you're very likely aware that Nikola Jokic was drafted during a Taco Bell commercial.
In 2014, there were concerns over his motor and his body type and many teams turned a blind eye to his incredible technical abilities, as they were unsure he could deal with the physical side of the sport. There was also less respect for the European game back in 2014, which led to Jokic being drafted 41st overall.
Davante Adams and Taco Bell both had something the other wanted, and struck a deal that landed the quick serve chain right in the house of the Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver.
Here's everything to know about Natalija Jokic and her relationship with the NBA star.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER. Denver Nuggets (2015–present) On June 26, 2014, Jokić was selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 41st overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft. 2015–16 season In the summer of 2015, Jokić joined the Denver Nuggets, one season after being drafted.
JINGLE HOOPS
In it, Steve Nash, James Harden, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose and, finally, LeBron James, shoot the balls with bells and in harmony to form the song "Jingle Bells" by Frank Sinatra, a Christmas classic.
I think the lack of speed and athleticism were a huge concern. Also, the league was going away from posting up bigs to more of a rim-running, shot blocking type of big man. All these things worked against Jokic.
During Wednesday's game, Jokic had a fantastic dunk that is getting a lot of attention on social media. Jokic caught a pass from Michael Porter Jr. and threw down a dunk on Alperen Sengun. In addition to his sensational dunk in the second quarter, the two-time MVP also had eight assists in the first quarter.
In 2019, The Athletic's Nick Kosmider described how Jokic chose No. 15 while playing in a youth league. It was a matter of function over fashion. "Jokic wore it because when he was a kid playing on a youth team in Serbia, the No.
What NFL player does Taco Bell commercial?
Behind the scenes with Myles Garrett for a Taco Bell commercial. Myles Garrett is teaming up with the fast-food restaurant as part of the Browns "Football Feast."
So Devante Adams has a Taco Bell inside his house, and it actually makes sense from a design perspective. And here's why.
Nikola Jokic has an estimated net worth of approximately $50 million, as of December 2023. He has signed a historic contract extension with the Denver Nuggets for a record-breaking $276 million, making it the largest contract in NBA history at the time.
It's not common that opponents walk into the arena together, but Doncic and Jokic are close friends, which made for a really cool pregame moment.
The Serbian basketball player shares a 1-year-old daughter named Ognjena with his wife Natalija, who also hails from Sombor, Serbia. Nikola and Natalija are high school sweethearts and have been together since they were 17.
Gheorghe Muresan and Manute Bol are the tallest people to ever play in the NBA at 7-foot-7. Tacko Fall, Yao Ming, Slavko Vranes and Shawn Bradley are just a smidge shorter at 7-foot-6. Chuck Nevitt, Pavel Podkolzin and Sim Bhullar are next in line at 7-foot-5.
Jokic rarely misses games, he's arguably the best passing big man of all time, and he never left the team that drafted him (in the second round). The only thing more quiet and underappreciated than Jokic's game is his Nike basketball shoes.
LeBron James: 52 commercials (Nike, Samsung, Powerade).
Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant. Los Angeles Lakers' Steve Nash. Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry. Miami Heat's LeBron James (go Heat!!)
Who is the actor in the NBA commercials?
Narrated by Emmy Award-winning actor Michael Imperioli ("Goodfellas," "Sopranos"), the film features Green as a security guard wheeling the NBA Cup through the would-be casino in Las Vegas, where the in-season tournament's Final Four will be staged Dec.
As of 2023, it is also the last NBA draft where a college senior was the number-one overall selection. The 2000 draft class is considered one of the worst in NBA history. Few of its draftees would enjoy extended careers in the league.
| Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors |
| 2 (tie) | Nikola Jokic | Denver Nuggets |
| LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers |
Michael Jordan – 48 Inches
The greatest, plain and simple. Michael Jeffrey Jordan is the rightful owner of the highest vertical jump in NBA history. With a nickname like “His Airness” and the inspiration for the jumpman logo it should really not even be a question.
Jokic's comments during his historic postseason run often suggested basketball was more of a job than anything else, even joking that he wanted to go home instead of to the championship parade, but the reigning Finals MVP loves the game.
