Why Did Deandre Jordan and Nikola Jokic Kiss at Each Other Again While Celebrating Game Winner vs Warriors?

It was last year that the question of whether or not Deandre Jordan and Nikola Jokic are gay couple went viral on social media. That unexpected question was fueled by a moment between him and Deandre Jordan after the Denver Nuggets made history by reaching the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in four games. Now in 2024 they are going viral again for doing something similar, but what is the true meaning of actions?

The First Moment that Fueled the Question: Are DeAndre Jordan and Nikola Jokic in a Gay Relationship?

After the Nuggets dominated the Lakers for a 4th straight game, everyone’s attention was not Jokic’s performance on the court, but a moment of celebration between him and his backup center DeAndre Jordan. As the Nuggets players hugged and high-fived each other on the court, a camera caught a moment where it looked like Jordan turned his head to attempt kissing Jokic on the lips. They both seemed to attempt connecting with the kiss, but missed at the last moment.

The video clip went viral on social media, with many fans and commentators wondering if they had witnessed a romantic gesture between the two big men. Some even started a conspiracy theory that DeAndre Jordan and Nikola Jokic are in gay relationship secretly.

Of course, other than the possible kiss, there was no other evidence to support the conspiracy theories.

Did Deandre Jordan Try to Kiss Nikola Jokic Again after His Game Winner Against the Warriors?

Fast forward to 2024. In the 4th quarter vs the Warriors the Nuggets are down by almost 18 points with only about 5 minutes left in the game. They pull off a miraculous comeback that was cemented by a heroic shot from their star player. With about 3 seconds left on the clock, Nikola Jokic dribbled the ball up the court, pulled up from near half court, and made a miracle three off the backboard.

As he was celebrating there was brief moment where people think Deandre Jordan kissed at Nikola Jokic again, or at least tried to. This time it was a bit less obvious. Take a look.

Why Do Deandre Jordan and Nikola Jokic Kiss at Each Other? The Truth Revealed

This marks the second time where these two teammates were caught making kissing gestures at each other. Is this an ongoing joke between them, just how they show their friendship, or is there a secret gay romance going in Nuggets’ locker room?

The answer is actually none of those, what is actually happening is a simple greeting. According to DeAndre Jordan it’s a Serbian tradition.

Now you know the truth behind the kissing actions of Deandre Jordan and Nikola Jokic. This is a prime example of how the NBA unites cultures from all over the world.