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During the 2014 NBA draft, the Denver Nuggets picked Jokic 41st, but the announcement was made durign a commercial break. The only visual display of the moment was Jokic's name popping up at the bottom of the screen, an afterthought to Taco Bell unveiling their new product, the Quesarito.

If there's one thing that we love about the Joker himself, Nikola Jokic, is that he is undeniably funny with his observations and wit, making him one of the most well-loved NBA players in this era!

Nikola Jokic has revealed the biggest grudge rival of his career; Taco Bell. The fast food chain's commercial famously played during the second round of the 2015 NBA Draft, when Jokic was selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 41st pick.

All-world NBA superstar Nikola Jokic was once drafted during a Taco Bell commercial, and he hasn't forgotten about it since.

NBA Draft, the Denver Nuggets selected Serbian center Nikola Jokic as the 41st overall pick. However, his selection went unnoticed by many, as ESPN aired a Taco Bell co

Throughout history, there have been numerous second-round picks who have gone on to have successful careers. However, Jokic is in a class of his own. Over a decade removed from being taken No. 41 overall in 2014, he has emerged as a pillar for the Nuggets franchise and is well on his way to being an all-time great.

Nikola Jokić had the special indignity of not only being a bit of an unknown on draft night in 2014, but having his selection take place during the middle of a Taco Bell commercial on ESPN. And in

In a clip from 'Court of Gold', Nikola Jokic reflected on his infamous draft night and how that has prevented him from eating Taco Bell.

The Denver Nuggets are lucky to have Nikola Jokic on the team. Jokic has blossomed into one of the best players in the NBA during his 10 years in the pros. After all this time, he never forgot one moment from draft night during the 2014 NBA Draft.