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Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic team up to prank and posterize Steph Curry at All-Star Game: “I told Luka to move Steph a little closer to the basket”
INDIANAPOLIS — Nobody was treating the All-Star Game as a competitive event anyway, so Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic decided to use the opportunity for sitcom hi-jinx.
During layup lines before the game Sunday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Jokic was seen dunking on Western Conference teammate Steph Curry, whose back was to Jokic.
Turns out, the Nuggets center had a partner in crime.
“Did you see that?” Jokic said excitedly. “I need (video). I told Luka to move Steph a little closer to the basket.”
Jokic and Doncic — close friends from Serbia and Slovenia, respectively — were joking around together for the majority of their team’s 211-186 loss. On one possession, they went coast-to-coast passing back and forth to each other without letting the ball touch the ground.
“Luka’s terrible,” Jokic said. “He plays really bad.”
Jokic’s sixth All-Star Game was characterized by his sense of humor and chatty nature with his teammates. That hasn’t always been the case for the two-time MVP in a league of mostly English-speaking players.
Jokic high-fived everyone on the Western Conference bench whenever he checked out of the game. He turned to high-five East coach Doc Rivers as well after draining a corner 3-pointer in front of Rivers’ bench. He provoked a laugh from the crowd when he feigned a dunk in transition, laying it up instead. In the last two minutes, defenders cleared out to let him attempt dunks. When he slammed one home with his right hand, he and Karl Anthony-Towns flexed at each other.
“Actually yes, I feel much more comfortable,” Jokic said of the experience. “… I feel like I know everybody. And just to talk with them, not about this game, just to talk about basketball or whatever — it’s kind of cool to see different opinions, how people are thinking different. I think for me, it’s always good to be here.”
As for the poster on Curry, Jokic celebrated in front of the media when he was shown the video.
“I think he was really mad at me,” the NBA Finals MVP said sarcastically, “and he will not sleep today because of that.”
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While the entirety of the Denver linebacker room may be the weakest part of the defense, most of that blame can be directed to what’s happening on the interior as their outside linebackers have been one of the best parts about the defense and they come with a great amount of depth.
The Broncos’ OLB group will remain constant in 2026 with both the starters (Jonathan Cooper and Nik Bonitto) and their backups (Jonah Elliss and Dondrea Tillman) locked down through at least 2027 (besides Tillman). And then there’s Que Robinson who has shown a ton of promise. So with these names, there’s not too much space left on the roster, but Dasan McCullough might have what it takes to make an impact.
McCullough, whose father and grandfather both played in the NFL as running backs before becoming coaches, comes from a family that is all about football, and this has clearly had an impact on how he sees the game. He has been touted by scouts for his high football IQ and instincts that follow.
McCullough, who has spent time with Indiana, Oklahoma, and Nebraska, has had a near-immediate impact on each of those teams and will seek to continue that trend this offseason.
Age: 23 | Experience: R | College: Nebraska | Height: 6’5” | Weight: 240 pounds
Arm Length: 33-7/8” | Hand Size: 9-3/8” | Vertical: 36” | Broad Jump: 10’-3”
40-Yard Dash: 4.59 seconds | 3-Cone: 7 seconds | Shuttle: 4.52 seconds
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While it might be the inside linebacker group that struggles in pass protection, especially against tight ends, McCullough can aid them as an outside guy. In college the incredibly athletic linebacker has spent a ton of time in a hybrid position, especially at Oklahoma where he played a mix of linebacker and safety. That season he would record 30 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and three pass breakups. And when he was a true freshman he was playing on the ball and racked up 49 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, and four sacks, which would earn him an All-Big Ten honorable mention.
It’s also his frame and mobility that lends to the belief of him being able to fit in on any modern defense. And with Vance Joseph usually running a good mix of defensive looks, McCullough could be a versatile guy that can fit in with that scheme.
Of course, McCullough is not the perfect prospect though. Some struggles include relying on his athleticism as a pass rusher and not having a refined technique, a lack of consistently shedding blocks against teams that like to run the ball, and missing open field tackles. The good news is that these are all techniques that can be coached into him. The only thing that would be left is putting on some more weight as he may struggle against NFL offensive linemen at just 240 pounds.
There is always a demand for young, smart, and athletic talent, especially when it comes to filling up depth spots on the roster. Given what McCullough brings to the table, there is a legitimate chance that he can make this team, and if not the 53-man roster, then the practice squad.
AURORA, Colo. — A pedestrian died Thursday morning after he was hit by a car on southbound E-470, the Aurora Police Department said.
The crash happened around 6:19 a.m. Thursday, according to the E-470 Toll Authority, shutting down the highway between 48th and 56th Aves. for approximately three hours. The stretch of road reopened around 9:24 a.m. Thursday, according to the E-470 Toll Authority.
A 34-year-old man intentionally jumped in front of a white Chevrolet Silverado driving on southbound E-470, according to the initial Colorado State Patrol (CSP) investigation.
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Deadly vehicle, pedestrian crash shuts down stretch of SB E-470: Aurora PD
The driver of the Chervolet was not injured and stayed on scene to assist law enforcement with the investigation, CSP said.
Traffic was diverted off E-470 at 48th Ave. during the closure, the E-470 Toll Authority said, advising drivers to find alternate routes. Northbound E-470 remained open during the fatal crash investigation led by CSP.
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