Nikola Jokic led his Denver Nuggets team to an NBA championship in 2023. However, since that glorious moment, the Nuggets’ championship dreams have fallen short, with back-to-back exits in the Conference semifinals.

Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder have emerged as the new powerhouse in the West. After capturing their first NBA title since relocating, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s team now stands as the top favorite to win it all again next season.

Recently, during a media interaction, Jokic was asked about the Thunder being the heavy favorites for the upcoming season. With his signature calm attitude, Jokic shared that Denver still embraces its underdog spirit despite being recent champions.

“I think we were never the favorite, even when we won it, so I didn’t feel the pressure since I’

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