In the world of sports, it is normal for fans to start looking for similarities between superstars and popular culture characters. For example, the French Mbappé with Donatellothe ninja turtle.
However, the world of basketball is not far behind. Nikola JokicDenver Nuggets player is constantly compared to ‘Gru‘, the protagonist of the saga ‘My favorite villain‘ cartoon.
This comparison comes from the Serbian’s way of dressing before the matches of the Nuggets and the similarity they have in their faces in one aspect: the prominent nose. The basketball player has earned the affection of his fans not only because of his great performances but also because of his charisma.
This time, the “joker” He showed his talent as an actor in a promotional video for the new film in the saga. In this, the current champion of the NBA He attends therapy and tells the psychologist that they compare him a lot to ‘Gru’ because of the way he dresses.
However, that is not the main problem. Suddenly, the player gets up from his chair and opens the blinds of the office in which he is. Desperate, he shouts to a group of minions that follow him everywhere, “I’m not his boss.”
Jokic’s wink to Gru
Last Monday, prior to the confrontation between Nuggets and Lakers, Jokic arrived at the game in an outfit that was a clear nod to the character he is being compared to. The video in which he is seen entering the game NBA Playoffs It quickly filled the networks. This match, with a stellar performance by the Serbian, ended up winning 101 – 99 and the Nuggets They extended the lead in the series by 2-0
