JUST IN:”Nikola Jokić Announces Shock Retirement After Nuggets’ Game 7 Loss to Thunder, Citing ‘Unbearable Pressure’ from Denver Fans”,Stating That…
In a bombshell that has rocked the NBA, Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokić announced his intention to retire following the team’s 125-93 Game 7 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on May 18, 2025. The three-time MVP, visibly drained after averaging 29.8 points, 14.7 rebounds, and 5.7 assists in the series, reportedly told interim coach David Adelman and teammates in the locker room that the “unbearable pressure” of carrying Denver’s championship hopes had become too much. Sources close to the team say Jokić, 29, felt isolated by the Nuggets’ lack of depth, with 22 turnovers and a dismal 10-of-45 three-point shooting night exposing the roster’s flaws.
Jokić’s frustration follows a turbulent season, marked by the April 2025 firing of coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth. Under Adelman, Jokić embraced a vocal leadership role, but the weight of playing nearly every minute in critical games—coupled with fan criticism over perceived flopping—pushed him to the brink. His iconic Joker-inspired suit before Game 3, a fan favorite, now feels like a poignant farewell.
Denver’s passionate Facebook groups are in chaos, with fans torn between disbelief and guilt. “He’s carried us for years, and we failed him,” one post read. Others speculate Jokić may return to Serbia to focus on horse racing, aligning with his humble persona. The Nuggets’ front office is scrambling to schedule a meeting with Jokić next week. No official statement has been released, leaving fans anxiously awaiting clarity on their beloved star’s future.
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