Nikola Jokic may be a three-time MVP and the defending champion, but even "Joker" knows when he's in the presence of an otherworldly presence.
During the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend at the Intuit Dome, the Denver Nuggets superstar took his admiration for Victor Wembanyama to a hilarious new level. While the rest of Team World was busy swapping signatures, Jokic approached the San Antonio Spurs with a specific request.
"Where's the alien? I want an alien," Jokic was heard saying, referring to Vembanayama's iconic logo. Without missing a beat, Wembanyama responded, "Say less," before making his signature allegorical mark on Jokic's jersey. It was a light-hearted moment between two generational big men who clearly share a huge amount of mutual respect despite being rivals in the Western Conference.
Nikola Jokic got his alien logo on his jersey from Victor Vembanyama, while he got his jersey signed by the entire Team World 😅
Jokic: "Where's the alien? I want an alien."
Wemby: "Speak less."
(via @nba)
- ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 16 February 2026
While the jersey swap was all smiles, the actual game saw a bit more bite than in recent years. Under the league's new round-robin format, Vembanyama proved he was not just there for the vibes. The French star led Team World with 14 points and 6 rebounds in the opening matchup against the USA Stars.
The game became a complete thriller, ending in five overtime periods from the first. After Anthony Edwards forced extra frames with a clutch triple, Wembanyama countered with a three-pointer of his own. However, Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors played spoiler, draining a game-ending 3-pointer to secure a 37–35 victory for the Americans.
Vembanyama did not slow down in his second innings of the day. He scored an impressive 19 points on 6-of-8 shooting in a close 48–45 loss to the USA Stripes. He almost forced another overtime, but his last-second attempt from deep fell short as the buzzer sounded.
Jokic, meanwhile, kept things classic, focusing more on facilitating and enjoying the spectacle while playing minimal minutes to manage his health following a knee injury in late December.
