All About Joffrey Lauvergne

What is your favorite memory from playing in Europe?

Of course Partizan, when we won title.

Did you have a favorite NBA team growing up?

Denver Nuggets. Really? Of course, I play for them.

Did you have a favorite player?

I would say Pekovic because he played for Partizan.

How did it feel when you signed your first NBA contract?

I was very happy. I was like, “I can’t wait to play!”

What has been the best moment in the NBA so far for you?

My first game in Oklahoma because Oklahoma is a famous team with famous players. But, I can’t wait to win one game I will be very happy.

How are your nerves? Are you nervous suiting up every game?

Yes, a little bit. It’s very different in Europe. When you lose game, it’s like somebody is dead. So I know it is different because you oplay every two days, but I don’t feel so good when we lose.

Why did you choose 77?

Because I like 7, but JJ got 7, so I chose 77.

What are your goals as an NBA player?

To make playoffs, first, and then I’ll find something else after.

What do you like to do in your free time?

I play xbox. I watch TV shows, nothing special. What TV shows? The Last Chip, that was the last one. I like TV show like Viking, Game of Thrones.

So you’re okay if we call you King Joffrey?

Yeah! I don’t like him, but it’s funny.

Who has helped you most with your transition to the NBA?

Other than the coaches, Jameer.

What is your favorite French food?

That’s a good question. The name is aclette, it’s like potatoes and cheese and then you put some ham, some sausage, some stuff like that. It’s very good.

How do you like Denver so far?

Very good. It’s cool. When I arrived, it was warm, so now it’s a bit colder. It’s not such a big city so there’s not too much traffic. And there’s everything, so that’s cool. It’s easier because if you want to go to cinema, the movie is in English, so it’s easier. I don’t know if you know, but in France or in Russia, the movies are in the language from the country. So if you’re foreign, you can’t go because you can’t understand anything.