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A man who was drafted during a commercial in 2014 has now led the city of Denver to an NBA title. Nikola Jokic had arguably one of the greatest postseason runs in NBA history. He broke records and left many speechless, yet all that mattered at the end was the Larry O?Brien trophy. Winning the elusive Finals MVP award, the Joker made sure the celebration began in the city of Denver.

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A shocking photo from Jokic?s childhood left the NBA world stunned as the 28-year-old proved how manifestation may be the stepping stone for a reality to come.

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The basketball gods always had Nikola Jokic winning with Denver.

Years of struggle, agony, and failures all came down to the final moment of tonight. The Ball Arena deafened the city of Denver. For the first time in franchise history, the Denver Nuggets were champions. Each star had a story. Jamal Murray returned from an ACL injury, Jeff Green traveled all over the NBA to have their moment – to be called champions. Yet the most fascinating tale might be that of the Joker.

Jokic?s incredible story from being an irrelevant draft pick to a Finals MVP is sensational enough. There is a past, however, that is even more mind-boggling.

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As he became an NBA champion, a childhood photo of Nikola Jokic surfaced. As more fans see the picture, there is an equivalent increase in those who are shocked. It focuses on a five-year-old Jokic holding a tennis racket. Seems rather ordinary? Well, his jumper is what really puzzled many. The two-time MVP wore a blue Denver Nuggets sweatshirt in the photo. Two decades later, he now led the very franchise to its first NBA title.

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The Joker was at the peak of his powers, having a historic postseason. He beat out Wilt Chamberlain for triple-doubles. The five-time All-Star majestically willed the Nuggets along on the mission. The result – a championship and a well-deserved one at that.

NBA fans react to Jokic?s destiny-fulfilling moment

As they saw a young Jokic draped in a Nuggets sweatshirt, NBA fans were rocked. For them, it seemed to be destiny, as if the basketball gods had it all planned out. Jokic became the force behind the Nuggets, and it all began with a simple jumper.

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Entertaining humor, some fans gave the ?script writers? a pat for their job well done.

?Scriptwriters really outdid themselves with this one?

?The NBA script is crazy?

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There were also those who were astonished by the ways of the universe

?It was meant to be?

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?It was destined?

?Prophecy has been fulfilled?

Watch This Story:?Utterly Disappointed Charles Barkley Dismantles Nikola Jokic?s Nuggets

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As for Jokic, his dream of being an NBA champion came true- one of the few examples of a fairytale story.

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