By now, everyone knows Nikola Jokić’s incredible story.
These days, the Serbian center is a three-time regular-season MVP, an NBA Finals MVP, and an NBA champion. Jokić is one of the biggest faces of one of the most competitive eras in NBA history. The guy nicknamed “Joker” is the best basketball player in the world. It’s fitting, then, that he plays an unconventional point center/three-level scorer style that has transformed him into one of the most unique talents ever to palm an orange ball. That style of play is specifically what makes it seem like he has the easiest time dominating whenever he’s on the court.
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But before Jokić became the king of the hill and an all-timer, he was an overlooked second-round NBA Draft pick.
Jokić was so overlooked initially, in fact, that the Denver Nuggets‘ selection of him during the 2014 NBA Draft famously came across the ESPN ticker during a Taco Bell commercial. It’s one of those fun, quirky NBA facts that’s sure to be a staple at many trivia nights across the country.
As the No. 41 overall pick clock ticked on Thursday night, the Nuggets decided to make light of their selection of the greatest second-round pick in NBA history. They made a string of Taco Bell jokes, first qualifying their desires for a cheesy quesarito, then following that up with a picture of the item while standing in front of a view of the Denver skyline.
When you get this lucky with a prospect who turns into a generational-defining player AND his story so happens to have a funny Taco Bell segue involved, you should feel free to get away with this kind of humor:
Call it a hunch, but I’m willing to bet some diehard Nuggets fans celebrate the No. 41 overall pick every year by getting some Taco Bell. When that selection turns into someone unforgettable like Nikola Jokić, it’s only fair. That’s the type of niche tradition worth celebrating.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Nuggets make perfect Nikola Jokic Taco Bell joke during NBA Draft second round