Watch : Denver Nugget’s Nikola Jokic shoves Phoenix Sun owner Mat Ishbia

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• During the Denver Nuggets’ game against the Phoenix Suns, Nikola Jokic was assessed a technical foul for making contact with Mat Ishbia, the owner of the Suns..

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During Sunday night’s Game 4 of the Denver Nuggets’ second-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns, star player Nikola Jokic received a technical foul after making contact with Suns owner Mat Ishbia. The incident has sparked controversy and debate among fans and analysts alike.

As the second quarter was winding down, Josh Okogie, a wing player for the Suns, dove into the stands to grab a loose ball near the sideline where Mat Ishbia was seated. Since the Suns had lost possession, Nikola Jokic hurried over to Ishbia and the person sitting next to him to retrieve the ball. But Jokic faced some resistance when he tried to take the ball, which resulted in it bouncing further back into the crowd.

When Nikola Jokic was attempting to get the ball from Ishbia, the resistance he faced seemed to have irritated him. Consequently, he stretched his left elbow towards the owner while using his other hand to ask for the ball.

Jokic just shoved the owner of the suns 😳 pic.twitter.com/oQOyZDP1A1

— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) May 8, 2023

After Jokic extended his elbow towards him, Ishbia, who used to play basketball for Michigan State, fell back into his seat with his hands up in the air, seemingly indicating that he was looking for a foul. Two security guards immediately came in front of Ishbia, preventing Jokic from getting the ball. As a result, Jokic was handed a technical foul, which could potentially have serious repercussions for the Nuggets in the future.

Opinions on Jokic’s actions have been divided, with some defending them as a display of competitive spirit, while others have denounced the use of physical contact against team owners. The NBA has not issued a statement on the matter, but it is probable that the league will scrutinize the incident and consider taking additional disciplinary measures.

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