Nikola Jokic and DeAndre Jordan share a bond that goes beyond basketball. Their friendship and trust have led to some unique and playful interactions on the court, but nothing could have prepared their teammate DaRon Holmes for what he witnessed. During a recent game, Jokic and Jordan greeted each other in a way that left Holmes in shock. His reaction? Absolutely hilarious. For several seconds, he struggled to control his genuine response, making it nearly impossible to hide his confusion.
The video of the moment quickly went viral, showing Holmes’ astonished expression as he processed what had just happened. He locked his eyes on Jokic and Jordan, unable to believe what he was seeing. Meanwhile, the two veteran teammates continued their conversation casually, unfazed by the spectacle they had just created.
Holmes, just 22 years old, seemed completely taken aback. His reaction spoke volumes his mind was racing, trying to comprehend the unexpected scene in front of him. He stood there frozen, as if waiting for a sign to tell him what had just happened. It was a moment of pure disbelief, one that captured the internet’s attention instantly.
The hilarious reaction of Holmes to Jokic and DeAndre ‘kiss’
This unforgettable scene took place during the recent Denver Nuggets versus New Orleans Pelicans game, a game in which the Nuggets dominated with a 144-119 victory. Although Jokic and Jordan’s play stole the show, at least for Holmes, the game itself had its highlights. Jokic once again put on a masterful performance, finishing with 38 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists, close to another triple-double.
As for the moment itself, Jokic approached Jordan and leaned towards him, imitating a European-style greeting, touching cheeks and pretending to kiss, although in reality they never actually touched. For Holmes, however, the moment was right for him to see something completely different that confused him and left him stunned for a few seconds.
The greeting is a demonstration of mutual respect and a friendship that is clearly deep. Such an intimate and playful gesture is not something you see every day at an NBA game, especially in front of everyone, which makes it even more profound.
Now, the Nuggets shift their focus to their next challenge. They’re set to face the Orlando Magic tonight, looking to continue their momentum. But no matter the outcome, one thing is certain Holmes won’t be forgetting that Jokic and Jordan moment anytime soon, and neither will the fans.
