Watch: Nikola Jokic Becomes Part of Confrontation with Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant, Days After Getting Fined $25,000

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was involved in another on-court altercation when his team took on Phoenix Suns on 10th September. This occurred just a few days after the Serbian was fined $25,000 by the NBA.

During the third quarter of the game, Kevin Durant and Jokic got into a heated exchange which had spectators on the edge of their seats. The two players were seen engaging in a shoving contest, leading to other players from both sides joining the fray. The scene was eventually brought under control by the referees.

This wasn’t Jokic’s first time getting into trouble on the court. Just a few days prior, he was fined $25,000 for his involvement in a similar incident during a game against the United States men’s basketball team at the Tokyo Olympics.

The NBA has recently increased its efforts to clamp down on unsportsmanlike behavior, regardless of a player’s reputation or status. Jokic’s actions were deemed to be a breach of the league’s rules on physical confrontations, as well as a violation of sportsmanship standards.

Despite this latest altercation, Jokic remains a key player for the Denver Nuggets and will likely continue to make headlines throughout the 2021-2022 NBA season. The Serbian was awarded the 2020-2021 NBA MVP award in recognition of his outstanding performances.

The Denver Nuggets will undoubtedly be hoping for Jokic to stay out of trouble and to continue his impressive performances on the court. Fans of the Serbian center will be watching closely to see if he can continue to live up to his impressive reputation in the NBA.