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‘He’s somebody I want to compete against for years and give 100% against’ – Victor Wembanyama has admiration for Nikola Jokic

Basketball — 04/10/2024

The Denver Nuggets defeated the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night, in a highly anticipated battle between Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama. Wembanyama spoke to the media after the game about the dynamic of appreciating Jokic while also embracing their rivalry.

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“He’s somebody I want to compete against for years and give my all against,” Wembanyama said of Jokic. “But there is someone I genuinely admire. I hope there will be major wars in the future. They might go back-to-back this year.”

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“He’s somebody I want to compete against for years and give my all against,” Wembanyama said of Jokic. “But there’s also someone I really admire. I hope there will be big wars in the future. They may go back-to-back this year.”

Wembanyama revealed that the two had an interchange throughout the game while Jokic was giving him some advice. With a lot of mutual respect between the two players, Jokic and Wembanyama should have some exciting bouts in the next seasons.

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Wembanyama revealed that the two had an exchange during the game while Jokic was offering him advise. With a lot of mutual respect between the two players, Jokic and Wembanyama should have some fascinating matches in the next seasons.

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Jokic and the Nuggets are currently where Wembanyama and the Spurs want to go. As Wembanyama pointed out, the Nuggets may easily win back-to-back titles this season, whereas the Spurs are still trying to find their way as a young rebuilding team.

If the Spurs can expedite their rebuilding efforts and position some high-level players around Wembanyama in the near future, Jokic and the rookie phenom might meet battle in the postseason.

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For the time being, the Spurs are looking to the Nuggets for inspiration, hoping to replicate their dominance and consistency in the future.