The more nonchalant Nikola Jokic is on the court, his brothers often express more than they should. Be it a wrong call from the referee or any opposition players getting extra physical with the Nuggets star, the elder brothers are often protective of their younger brother. That passion and care result in fines and even alleged assault charges being drawn. One such instance was from 2021, and years later, we have Shaquille O’Neal settling the beef in a decision against the Jokics.
It was in 2021 when fans saw the unpleasant side of Joker’s toughness after he knocked down Markieff Morris during the regular-season game between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets. During the recent Big Podcast episode, this drama was brought up, and Morris shared his stance once again. “It hit me from behind. I think it’s a cheap shot. I turn my back.” Why does he call it a cheap shot? Morris did an intentional hard foul and walked away, only for Nikola Jokic to hit him from behind. The rivalry didn’t end just there.
It eventually ignited a cross-country sibling rivalry between the Morris brothers and the Jokic brothers. So, the podcast co-host, Adam Lefkoe, suggested a boxing match to determine a winner. But Shaquille O’Neal already decided who he was supporting. “I’m going with the Philly boys.”
This is a developing story…
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