Memphis Grizzlies youngster GG Jackson has explained why he and the team call Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokic, and other stars like them, 'pigeons'.

As he looks to earn his fourth MVP award, Jokic has averaged 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds and 10.2 assists per game. Jokic stands at top three in the league in each of those statistical categories. Related: Steve Kerr Reveals Unfortunate Jimmy Butler Feeling Amid Playoff Deficit

Nikola Jokic is one of the most talented basketball players of all-time. He's also been known to go to great lengths to try and get a call. During Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder he got tangled up with Jaylin Williams during the third quarter and then dragged him across the court trying to draw a foul.

When the Nuggets lose like this, they marvel at Nikola Jokic, explain they are frustrated and then nothing changes.

Although Nikola Jokic was able to once again have a historic game, his insane stat line wasn't enough for the Nuggets to pull out the win. Denver was only able to score 19 points in the fourth quarter of the game and the Nuggets star center contributed in 13 of those points.

Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) following the overtime win against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game three of the second round for

The Denver Nuggets took control of their Western Conference semifinals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night, capturing a 113-104 overtime home win to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven set.