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Nikola Jokic and Mike Miller: The Birthday Boys

By Mathew Huff

Dec 19, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic (15) reacts after scoring during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets 117-107. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic (15) reacts after scoring during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets 117-107. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 8, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Mike Miller (3) dribbles the ball in front of Brooklyn Nets forward Chris McCullough (1) during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 8, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Mike Miller (3) dribbles the ball in front of Brooklyn Nets forward Chris McCullough (1) during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

Mike Miller and Nikola Jokic celebrate their birthdays on the same day.

The Serbian Sensation, Nikola Jokic, shares a birthday with Mike Miller.

Jokic, who just turned 22 is much younger than the veteran, Miller who turned 37. However, both of these guys are not just crucial parts of the Nuggets squad.

They happen to have a great friendship and seem to be “bros,” if you will. This is great considering Miller is supposed to be the mentor of the core and Jokic is the future of Denver.

Anytime your veteran mentor has this type of relationship with your best player, it is a huge plus. Without it, Jokic may miss out on some valuable advice in terms of basketball and life itself. Miller is a professional who has been there and done that, so Jokic having someone like him to go to when the going gets rough is invaluable.

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However, they have also been producing efficient numbers for the Nuggets this season as well. As we all know, Jokic has been on a tear since being inserted into the starting lineup.

He is currently averaging 16.3 points per game along with an effective field goal percentage of 61.7% and has a massive player impact estimate of 16. Not to mention, he has averaged a positive net rating ever since the month of November.

Mike Miller on the other, doesn’t get near the minutes Jokic gets, but is still efficient with his time. He averages a 3-point percentage of 50% and has a very impressive effective field goal percentage of 64.3%. Oh, and he happens to be perfect from the charity stripe so far this season. His true shooting percentage on the year is near 70%, 67.2% to be exact.

One thing is for certain, Miller is a true shooter. With the seasons these two are having, from all of Nuggets Nation, happy birthday guys!

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