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Nikola Jokic rocks 'Despicable Me 4' look in NBA playoff opener vs. Lakers: "I love the guy, and I love the cartoon."

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Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is not feeling the pressure heading into the NBA Playoffs. The Serbian center is fully committed to his playful "Despicable Me 4" promo.

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For Saturday's Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers, Jokic made a statement with his outfit, wearing the signature striped scarf reminiscent of Gru from the movie "Despicable Me 4."

This wardrobe choice was a nod to his cameo in a trailer released by Illumination on the same day.

In the trailer, Jokic humorously addresses being likened to the "Despicable Me" character on social media.

"I thought I looked really good that day. I put on this beautiful suit... they say I look like Gru," Jokic says in the trailer.

Jokic came to the playoffs with ease and delivered a 32-point and 12-rebound double-double, leading the Nuggets to a 114-103 Game 1 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

"I mean, I love the guy, and I love the cartoon," he reacted to his appearance in the post-game conference. "Why not just have a little bit of fun, too?"

Jokic and co. will play Game 2 of the best-of-seven series on Monday in Denver.

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