The playful prank pulled off by Denver Nuggets’ superstar Nikola Jokic on his teammate DeAndre Jordan during practice has caused quite a stir among NBA fans, showcasing Jokic’s sense of humor and living up to his “Joker” moniker.

In a humorous video shared on social media, Jokic orchestrated a dunk attempt over an unsuspecting DeAndre Jordan, known for his dunking prowess in the league. Despite the comedic nature of the prank, Jokic’s dunk attempt, which involved a bit of a push on Jordan’s shoulder for leverage, almost failed to clear the bar, leading to a moment reminiscent of Nate Robinson’s prank on Shaquille O’Neal during their time with the Boston Celtics.

The NBA community reacted with amusement and wit to Jokic’s “poster” moment on DeAndre Jordan, with some suggesting that Jokic should even consider competing in the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest in San Francisco.

Fans took to social media to share their lighthearted takes on the incident, highlighting Jokic’s versatile skills on and off the court:

– “Put him in the dunk contest!” exclaimed one fan.- “Rim grazer dunk package for the best player in the league,” another fan playfully remarked.- “He might be even better at vibes than he is at passing,” joked a fan, emphasizing Jokic’s well-rounded abilities.

Given Jokic’s persona as “The Joker,” the prank on Jordan, who also received some playful jabs in the comments, was seen as fitting for the fun-loving center.

– “DJ’s defensive awareness has really slid downhill,” quipped a fan.- “That’s that 18in average vertical on dunks at its best right there. Lowest in the league, but best in vibes,” another fan humorously noted.- “Slow-mo makes it look more impressive somehow,” added a fan, appreciating the comedic timing of the prank.

Jokic and Jordan have been teammates since 2022, sharing success including winning a championship together in 2023. Beyond his contributions on the court as a backup center, Jordan also provides valuable veteran leadership in the Nuggets’ locker room.