Markieff Morris reflects on his famous altercation with Nikola Jokic: "Him hitting me from the back was dirty"

During a November 8, 2021, game between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat, Markieff Morris committed a hard foul from behind on Nikola Jokic. Jokic responded by forcefully shoving Morris in the back, resulting in both players being ejected.

Morris recently revisited the incident on The Big Podcast with Shaq, stating his foul was a "basketball move" and a "hard foul," but called Jokic's retaliatory shove "dirty." He claimed he had no warning and likened the impact to being in a car accident. Morris also previously labeled Jokic's actions a "sucker shot," warning Jokic would "get his."

The altercation sparked significant tension post-game, with Jimmy Butler and the Heat team reportedly waiting outside the Nuggets' locker room, requiring arena security intervention. The conflict extended to social media, where Jokic's brothers issued warnings to the Morris brothers.

Since the incident, Morris and Jokic have played against each other without further issues. The article notes the Morris twins' reputation for playing on the edge and suggests they were particularly irked by Jokic's refusal to back down.