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Nikola Jokic Dresses as Gru Before Game 1, Reflects on Comparisons in Despicable Me 4 Promotions

Many analyses of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić's achievements emphasize his departure from conventional paths to stardom. In February, Louisa Thomas of The New Yorker noted that Jokić is perceived as "certainly the least famous" among the NBA's post-Michael Jordan figures.

Nikola Jokić: A Basketball Star Resistant to Traditional Stardom

Yet, even those who eschew Hollywood glamour can't resist the charm of Mr. Gru.

Jokic pulled up in the Gru fit 😂 pic.twitter.com/YSylCj81a0
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) April 20, 2024

In a seeming effort to promote Despicable Me 4, Jokić donned the a

ttire of the Steve Carell-voiced cartoon supervillain before Game 1 of the Nuggets' playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday evening, complete with the iconic black-and-gray striped scarf.

Following the film teaser's release, depicting Jokić seeking therapy to cope with comparisons to Gru, he humorously addresses Despicable Me's minions, declaring, "I'm not your boss," in exasperation.

Jokić's Humorous Promotion: Dressing as Gru for Despicable Me 4

Just when you thought it was impossible to like Nikola Jokić any more, he shows up in this Despicable Me 4 Trailer pic.twitter.com/Nk4rx0QuKr
— Katy Winge (@katywinge) April 20, 2024

Given Jokić's extraordinary talents on the court, it's tempting to jest about him attempting to steal the moon, but in reality, his prowess lies in basketball, not interstellar heists.

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