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Good morning, Winners! I think we're all running out of words to talk about how ridiculous these Nikola Jokic stat lines are.
Jokic notched the highest scoring triple-double ever with 61 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in a double-overtime loss (!!!!) to the Timberwolves. I'm not usually one to laud incredible stat lines in a loss. They don't matter as much when you don't win. But this one has me on tilt.
Anthony Edwards — who scored 34 points himself in this one — is in awe, too. Like I said, we're running out of words. Thankfully, Edwards is a gem. So he said exactly we're all thinking.
First thing out of Anthony Edwards postgame:
— Dane Moore (@DaneMooreNBA) April 2, 2025
"That might’ve been the best game of my life I’ve been a part of. Nikola Jokic, bruh, oh my God." pic.twitter.com/IIwrAepwO6
"Nikola Jokic, bruh, oh my God. He might be the best basketball player I've ever seen close up," Edwards said. "Besides myself, to myself. The MVP race is crazy."
That's the highest of praise coming from what might be the most absurdly confident player in the NBA. He said Jokic might be the best player he's seen close-up.
Now, remember, folks. This guy has played with LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, Joel Embiid and more through USA Basketball. He's played against Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He's seen his share of great players and future Hall of Famers. To say Jokic might be the best he's ever seen up close out of all of those folks? That's pretty incredible.
But, hey, man. After a 61-point triple-double? It's pretty easy to understand how Edwards might end up there. I get it!
Is Jokic the best player? I don't know, man. That's not for me to litigate here. But the fact that this is even a question says more than enough about how incredible he's been.
Jerry Jones does it again
You know what you do when you're trying to negotiate a new contract with arguably the best defensive player in the NFL? Make his agent mad.
Jerry Jones is just brilliant, man.
Jones said he's only discussed Parsons' contract extension with the player himself and not his agent, David Mulugheta. Mulugheta is one of the most prominent agents in the league. He represents stars like Jordan Love, Derek Stingley Jr., Xavier McKinney and more. And this is what Jones had to say about negotiating with his player: ...
