"Gru coming to sweep Lakers again" - NBA fans in splits as Nikola Jokic goes Despicable Me mode with pre game outfit

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is a fan-favorite in the NBA. Before their game against the LA Lakers tonight, Jokic showed off his rather unique threads as he entered the arena. The Denver Nuggets posted his Gru-inspired look on social media with the caption:

"Going to play basketball or going to steal the moon?"

It didn't take long for ClutchPoints to share side-by-side photos of Jokic and Despicable Me character Gru on X.

"Nikola Jokic dressed up as Gru from Despicable Me [with laughing emoji]"

Fans were in splits as they swiftly reacted to Nikola Jokic's Gru outfit.

"Gru coming to sweep Lakers again" X user @NBAwagsspotted said.

@Kwintarget says, "He cooked lol"

X user @WittyCollector gave Jokic's outfit an A+ mark.

"Joker knew what he was doing. A+ execution."

@jaheishman has a new title in mind for the new Despicable Me film:

"Despicable Me 5: Hoops of Mischief"

@ClutchNBA agrees it's the best fit ever.

"Na, this is the best fit ever"

@JadenPMcNeil says Jokic's outfit LeBron James' worst nightmare.

"LeBum's worst nightmare"

The Denver Nuggets are looking to draw first blood against the LA Lakers in game 1 of the NBA playoffs.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic appears in the teaser trailer of the upcoming Despicable Me 4 movie

Nikola Jokic is one of the most loved players in the NBA. The 2023 NBA champion and Finals MVP is so popular, he made a cameo appearance in the teaser trailer of Despicable Me 4 on social media.

Denver Nuggets reporter Katy Winge shared on X, formerly Twitter, a video of Nikola Jokic's appearance in the upcoming Despicable Me 4 trailer with the caption:

"Just when you thought it was impossible to like Nikola Jokić any more, he shows up in this Despicable Me 4 Trailer"

In the clip, Nikola Jokic appears to be speaking with a therapist, somberly opening up about how he feels about his clothes.

"I thought I really looked good that day. I put on this beautiful suit. They said I mean business."

The therapist and Jokic went back and forth with a few quips, as the therapist probed into why it bothered him before he said:

"They say I look like Gru. ... They won't leave me alone," he said.

Dramatically, Jokic flings open the window's blind, revealing the horde of Minions trying to take a peek at his therapy session. The therapist visibly looked flabbergasted, and could only watch in disbelief as Jokic, exasperated himself said to the minions:

"GUYS, I'm not your boss!"