Nikola Jokic isn’t precisely somebody who does the best that he can with it during the All-Star weekend. His consistent greatness on the hardwood might make him a commendable inclusion on the All-Star Game roster; however, the Denver Nuggets star rarely takes the game seriously. Jokic likes to have a great time during the season’s yearly break, and for good reason—in spite of the fact that his banter did come at the expense of Kevin Hart, who was a prominent part of this year’s festivities.

Hart had minutes where he commented during the All-Star Game, and fan response to his contribution was mixed, no doubt. Regardless, Hart is a comedian who can dish it out too, as he can take it, and the Nuggets star, similar to any other man who’s come across Hart, made fun of his diminutive stature.

“I thought you were somebody’s kid,” Jokic said via Courtside Buzz on Instagram.

Hart is recorded at 5’4, which is very small compared with the typical level of an NBA player. This has been the most used ammo against him while connecting with him in joking fighting, so it’s not a surprise at all to hear the Nuggets star, who remains at 6’11”, likewise use this to rib the well-known comedian.

During the weekend, it wasn’t just Jokic who made fun of Hart’s height, or lack thereof. Indeed, even Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant joined in on the act, with Durant and James Harden being caught by mics poking fun at Hart’s stature.

“Bro, why is he that small, dog? How do you get no taller than that, bro? Kevin Hart, man. How did he not grow taller?” Durant asked.

“He just stopped,” Harden replied.

The All-Star Weekend is for sure a period for everybody to have a great time, whether or not the new All-Star Game format worked or not, and it’s great to hear the likes of Jokic and Durant participate in a touch of diversion.

Nikola Jokic looking forward to a great second half of the season

To start the 2024-25 campaign, Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets appeared to be on shaky ground. They lost a ton of spacing with the departure of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and it seemed the Russell Westbrook try won’t work out as planned.

But fast forward to February, and the Nuggets are in the middle of an eight-game winning streak that has them on the cusp of taking second place in the Western Conference. With Jokic getting a much-needed breather during the All-Star weekend, expect him to come out with a flurry as he looks to secure the fourth MVP award of his career.