The Reason Behind Nikola Jokic’s Benching : Game 6’s “Death Stare” by 3-Time MVP Explained

Due to an embarrassing Game 6 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Nikola Jokic gained unparalleled attention. Even though the three-time MVP was benched for a large chunk of the game, his antics stole the show. Though fans conjured up some extremely intriguing theories as to why the Serb did what he did, it turned out that the true motivation was fairly unremarkable. During the post-match press conference, he described his post-game exercise regimen as the main motivation behind his actions. He said,“[I stood the entire fourth quarter] just to be warm so I can lift after [the game]”.