The dynamic between the two whenever they inhabit the same spaces has been interesting to monitor. Jokic and Doncic have been very friendly with one another as seen in their interactions during All-Star Weekend as well as before and after meetings between the Nuggets and Mavericks. And indeed, there is a “genuine fondness” between the two, as confirmed by NBA insider Marc Stein in an appearance on DNVR Sports’ The DNBA Show. “There’s just a genuine fondness there. They get along great and of course that leads everyone to wonder will they ever play together,” Stein said. “They are, I mean when you think about it, two of the five best players in the world come from such a small part of the world, so I think that’s where the bond is. They’re just these all world talents from a very unique and small place on the planet, so the bond… I think they only get closer as pals.”