{
  "id": 18162386,
  "title": "Bill Simmons almost breaks down in tears over alleged end of Nuggets’ ‘Apex’ Nikola Jokic",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/bill-simmons-almost-breaks-down-in-tears-over-alleged-end-of-nuggets",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T18:18:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bill-simmons-almost-breaks-down-181835097.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets' superstar center, appeared to struggle during a recent podcast interview, according to Bill Simmons. The three-time MVP has been facing shooting woes, which has led many to question if his peak offensive dominance, dubbed the \"Apex Joker,\" has come to an end. Simmons, visibly emotional, expressed his concern for Jokic's future, saying, \"Oh man, this really hurts. Almost don't want to do it...his apex was six years. Most people's apex in basketball is two to three.\" Simmons acknowledged that while Jokic's performance metrics remain strong, his three-point shooting has dropped significantly, from 43.5% to just 22.6%. Despite his injury challenges, Jokic has admitted that his recent practice shooting hasn't translated to games, but he views this struggle as an opportunity to improve.",
  "summary": "Nikola Jokic has set an incredibly high standard during his time with the Denver Nuggets. The three-time MVP has made dominant performances look routine, but his recent shooting struggles have raised questions about whether he can return to his best form. Bill Simmons addressed those concerns on his podcast . According to him, the version of Jokic […] The post Bill Simmons almost breaks down in…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}