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The Denver Nuggets celebrated their first NBA championship in 47 seasons on Monday, marking an important turning point in the history of the franchise. Denver vanquished the Miami Heat owing to the impressive postseason performances of Nikola Jokic.? The Nuggets’ defensive strength was also on display as they successfully shut down their opponents at critical times. After the conquest, Jokic’s new venture with a $162.7 billion worth company was also released simultaneously.

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The Nuggets won the NBA championship with a 4-1 series victory, bringing tremendous joy to the devoted fans in the Mile High City. A sold-out audience cheered in jubilation as their team etched its name in NBA folklore.

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Nikola Jokic & Co emerge as 2023 NBA champion

The Nuggets might have clinched the championship ring. Jimmy Butler and Miami, however, did not go down without a fight. Both teams struggled to shoot from beyond the arc. The Nuggets made only 5 of their 28 attempts, while the Heat did only slightly better with 9-of-34. Miami’s championship hopes were shattered by the Nuggets’ overwhelming 71-50 rebounding advantage. In the waning minutes of the game, the refereeing was tarnished by a contentious call on a vital Jimmy Butler 3-point shot that, to the dismay of many, was upheld.

Naturally, Jokic again proved to be Denver’s savior. The two-time MVP put on a magnificent effort, finishing the game with 28 points on an effective 12-of-16 shooting, while also grabbing 16 rebounds and handing out four assists. As many fans around the world rejoiced, so did the billionaire sportswear brand Nike. They released an advertisement featuring Nikola Jokic which seems to be shot well in advance before the Nuggets won the championship trophy!

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The Twitter account of Ballislife shared the advertisement on their account.

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The advertisement follows the classic plot – a guy walks into the bar. The only difference is the fact that instead of the joke ending with an odd, often questionable punchline, it ends with “No Joke.” Amidst the fanfare and the celebrations of Denver’s victory, many in the community felt that the advertisement didn’t hit the right spot or was worthy of such a big occasion.

NBA fans bash Nike’s new advertisement featuring Jokic

Jokic’s new advertisement was a miss for many fans, leaving much to be desired. While some questioned the effort Nike put into the snippet, others had problems with the budget and the execution. Reacting to the Nike advert, fans took to Twitter to share their opinions.

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A fan tweeted, “It’s like they don’t even try.”

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A fan commented how an inspiring storyline would have sold better than the missed joke.

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Ranjitha Ramesh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Ranjitha has a strong foundation in reporting and writing. Her passion for basketball, particularly the Lakers and LeBron James, fuels her desire to delve into the lifestyle and off-court activities of NBA stars. Ranjitha closely follows post-game interviews and analyses, constantly striving to learn more about the game and its players. Ranjitha looks up to the entertaining duo of Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley and very much enjoys their banter-filled insights into the world of basketball.

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