CHARLOTTE – In a battle of Nikolas, it was Nikola Jokic not Nikola Vucevic who came out on top.
Vucevic and Jokic went head-to-head in the first round of NBA All-Star Saturday night’s Taco Bell Skills Challenge, a three-round, obstacle-course competition that tests dribbling, passing, agility and 3-point-shooting skills.
Vucevic jumped out to an early lead, but after his first 3-point attempt failed to fall, Jokic buried a triple to end the Magic’s center run.
"It was fun, it was a great experience," Vucevic said. "I would definitely do it again."
Ironically, Vucevic was worried about his speed being his Achilles heel in the event.