From being a 2014 NBA second-round pick to a three-time MVP, Nikola Jokić has come a long way.

And if you don’t think those lowly beginnings have motivated him, at least a bit, the Denver Nuggets’ warm-up jerseys before a Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves—which takes place the same night Jokić is supposed to get his MVP award—might persuade you otherwise:

In addition to referencing his moniker, The Joker, the image on the shirts featured a snapshot of a young Jokić sporting a Nuggets sweatshirt in his early years:

Jokić is an exceptional player who can score from all three shooting categories, pass like a point guard, and crash the boards with his powerful body. He also plays with a “old man playing pickup” mentality that belies his exceptional coordination and skill.