Unlikely Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has been suspended for…

Nikola Jokić, the Denver Nuggets’ star center and two-time NBA MVP, has faced suspension in the past due to on-court altercations. One notable incident occurred on November 8, 2021, during a game against the Miami Heat. In the fourth quarter, Heat forward Markieff Morris delivered a hard foul to Jokić, which led to Jokić retaliating by shoving Morris from behind. The altercation resulted in both players being ejected from the game. Subsequently, Jokić was suspended for one game without pay, and Morris was fined $50,000 for his role in the incident

Another incident took place on January 23, 2019, during a game between the Denver Nuggets and the Utah Jazz. A physical confrontation occurred between Nuggets’ Mason Plumlee and Jazz’s Derrick Favors, leading to both players being ejected. Jokić left the bench area during the altercation, which violated the NBA’s rule against players leaving the bench during an on-court incident. As a result, Jokić was suspended for one game without pay .

These suspensions highlight the NBA’s commitment to maintaining discipline and sportsmanship on the court. While Jokić’s actions in these instances were out of character for the typically composed player, the league’s response underscores the importance of adhering to established conduct standards.