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Denver Nuggets' Bobby Jones, second left, Nets' Julius Erving, fourth left, and New York Nets' Jim Eakins, right, battle for a rebound during the ABA championship playoff game at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., on May 14, 1976. The Denver Nuggets are the last of the four ABA teams that merged with the NBA to reach the Finals and is stirring up fond memories of the defunct league. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Nuggets run to the NBA Finals stirs up memories of wonderful wackiness in the ABA

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, center, shakes hands with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and guard Jamal Murray (27) in the second half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Final series against the Los Angeles Lakers Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) **FILE**

Nuggets credit teamwork for dominant run through NBA playoffs

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) drives as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) defends during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals series, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Denver. The Nuggets defeated the Lakers 132-126. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Nuggets’ Jokic, Murray know they need title to get recognition of other duos

By Pat Graham and Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) argues a call during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past Lakers 132-126 in West opener

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, center, loses control of the ball while driving to the rim between Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, and forward Aaron Gordon in the second half of Game 2 of an NBA second-round playoff series Monday, May 1, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic slow-walks Nuggets into NBA final four with methodical, unselfish approach

By Pat Graham and Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) smiles while walking down court with James Harden (1) during the second half of Game 5 in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series against the Boston Celtics, Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jokic, Nuggets, Embiid, 76ers on brink of conference finals in Game 6

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia, left, sits with Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker as players warm up before Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets beat Suns 118-102 in Game 5 to regain series lead

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia looks on as players warm up before Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic jokingly tosses basketball to Suns owner Ishbia

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic leaves the court after Game 4 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal game against the Phoenix Suns, Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Phoenix. The Suns defeated the Nuggets 129-124. (AP Photo/Matt York) **FILE**

Nuggets’ Jokic fined $25,000 by NBA for making contact with Suns owner

By Pat Graham and David Brandt - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic get into an altercation in the stands during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal game against the Phoenix Suns, Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Denver’s Nikola Jokic shoves Phoenix Suns’ owner during courtside tussle

By Matt Delaney - The Washington Times

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic get into an altercation in the stands during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal game against the Phoenix Suns, Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Suns owner wants no punishment for Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic

By Pat Graham and David Brandt - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic picks up the ball in the first half of Game 2 of an NBA second-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns, Monday, May 1, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nikola Jokic’s 39 points leads Denver Nuggets past Phoenix Suns 97-87

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid reacts after a score by Tobias Harris in the first half during Game 2 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Brooklyn Nets, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) **FILE**

76ers’ Embiid earns his first NBA MVP trophy

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, front, reacts after he was called for fouling Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert in the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Murray leads Nuggets past Wolves 109-80 in NBA playoffs

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) brings the ball up court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Saturday, April 8, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Nuggets enter playoffs healthy for first time since bubble

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, drives into Philadelphia 76ers forward P.J. Tucker in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 27, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Embiid sits out, Jokic leads Nuggets past 76ers 116-111

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Knicks won 116-110. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

When did the NBA MVP become this toxic?

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, drives around Dallas Mavericks forward Christian Wood during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

Jokic sneaking up on third straight MVP award

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) scores past Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Nuggets beat Clippers 115-103 for 5th straight win

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, knocks the ball away from Phoenix Suns center Bismack Biyombo in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic, Nuggets rout Suns 126-97 for 12th straight home win

By Mike Cranston - Associated Press