Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic has been known to be one of the larger players in the NBA. While his size hasn't negatively impacted his play, there is no denying that he could have stood to lose a few pounds. Well, it seems like that is exactly what he did during the NBA's quarantine hiatus.
In a brand new video that was making the rounds on Twitter yesterday, Jokic can be seen looking a lot slimmer than we are used to. Fans immediately took notice of this new look and praised him for what must have been a pretty intense training regiment. Clearly, Jokic was hard at work and was ultra-focused on his body. Many players have used the time to get in shape but none of done it quite like Jokic.
The Denver Nuggets are one of the best teams in the Western Conference so with Jokic in shape, we can only imagine how fresh they will be once the season returns next month. Jokic is considered to be one of the best big men in the league and there is no denying that he will be quicker and stronger come July.
If you're a Nuggets fan, you can't help but be excited.
Von Miller Speaks On Coronavirus Diagnosis: "Shocked" To Test Positive
Von Miller, despite following every precaution, has tested positive for COVID-19. He spoke about the situation, Friday.
Von Miller spoke with ESPN’s NFL Live about his situation after being diagnosed with the coronavirus, earlier this week.
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“What keeps me at peace is knowing I did everything I was supposed to do,” Miller said.
The Denver Broncos’ linebacker suffers from asthma and made sure to be extra careful knowing he is at higher risk for COVID-19. The CDC recommends people with moderate to severe asthma take extra precautions, which Miller says he did: “I was here at home. I’ve been here at home for about a month now, and I’ve probably left the house a total of four times. And when I left, I didn’t get out of the car or anything like that.
“I didn’t have any contact. I was just riding with my brother up the street to get some food. I literally took it serious. I wasn’t out and about. It hit me right here in my house.”
Miller got tested after he developed a cough that his inhaler was not fixing.
“It’s very, very serious,” Miller added. “It’s my job to keep my body in tiptop shape, and I feel my body is in tiptop shape. If I can get this, anybody can get this.”
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Post Malone Slammed For Performing In Denver Despite Coronavirus
Post Malone is facing backlash for going forward with his scheduled concert in Denver despite major concerns surrounding the spread of coronavirus.
Post Malone took the stage at the Pepsi Center in Denver on Thursday despite the widespread concerns over coronavirus, which has a lot of people scratching their heads. The imposing threat of coronavirus has led to the cancellation of countless events and any gatherings that attract large crowds, in an effort to contain the deadly virus and keep everyone safe.
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However, it appears Post Malone wasn't too concerned about the risks, as he performed to a sold-out crowd at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado on Thursday night, much to the confusion and outrage of many. The Pepsi Center announced on Twitter prior to the show that Post's concert would proceed as scheduled, and the decision drew plenty of criticism.
Despite one user's assumption that the audience would be full of "empty seats," the show was actually packed, which is cause for even more concern.
The state of Colorado has yet to entirely ban large public gatherings, but health officials have seriously warned against them. While Live Nation did announce that all of its tours, including Post Malone and Swae Lee's Runaway tour, would be temporarily cancelled for the month of March due to coronavirus concerns, they did specify that select shows would proceed as scheduled on Thursday and Friday, which apparently included Post's Denver concert. His show at the Chase Center in San Francisco next week, however, has been canceled, as California officials have banned all gatherings of 250 people or more.