Sports world reacts to Denver Nuggets' first title win - ESPN

The Denver Nuggets captured the organization's first ever title Monday night, wrapping up a 4-1 NBA Finals victory over the Miami Heat.

The Nuggets were bolstered by a big performance from Nikola Jokic, who had 28 points and 16 rebounds in the 94-89 win. Jokic also deservedly won the NBA Finals MVP award. Michael Porter Jr. dropped 16 points, and Jamal Murray had 14 to help lead the Nuggets to the finish line.

The sports world took to social media to share their reactions:

THE NUGGETS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FRANCHISE HISTORY‼️ pic.twitter.com/5owGI8gTvN

THE JOKIC FAMILY CELEBRATES ♥ The Denver Nuggets are the 2022-23 NBA Champions! pic.twitter.com/jEV1kJzdqm

Denver deserved it this year. Congrats to them.!

Happy for the Nuggets, beautiful Team basketball all year around. Failed over and over in the previous years, didn't quit on their guys. And Nikola Jokic will finally get the respect he deserves!