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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope celebrates winning NBA Finals

Twitter reactions and top moments from former UGA star Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s NBA title

Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has proven himself as a championship caliber role player. Caldwell-Pope, a former Georgia basketball star, and the Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat in five games to win the 2023 NBA Finals.

Denver won its first NBA championship in franchise history thanks in part to Caldwell-Pope’s clutch steal. Following Caldwell-Pope’s steal, he hit some clutch free throws in the final moments of NBA Finals Game 5 to give the Nuggets a lead they would never relinquish.

Caldwell-Pope played an important role in Denver’s championship run. He brought championship experience to the Nuggets. He averaged 7.4 points per game in the Finals and was a key fixture in Denver’s line up. His consistent defense and three point shooting helped Denver defend at a high level while maintaining spacing for center Nikola Jokic.

How did Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Twitter react to him winning another NBA championship?

Former Georgia Bulldog Kentavious Caldwell-Pope wins second NBA title

Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, a former UGA star, has now won two NBA championships

Former Georgia Bulldog Kentavious Caldwell-Pope came up with a clutch steal and hit some clutch free throws in the final moments of NBA Finals Game 5 as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat to clinch an NBA title.

Caldwell-Pope won an NBA championship for the second time in his career. Caldwell-Pope previously won an NBA championship in 2020 with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Caldwell-Pope played a critical role in Denver’s championship run. He played over 30 minutes per game in the NBA Finals and averaged 7.4 points per game. His consistent defense and three point shooting helped the Nuggets defend at a high level while maintaining spacing for star center Nikola Jokic.

Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope drives against the Miami Heat during the 2023 NBA Finals at Ball Arena. Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

The Denver Nuggets swept the Lakers in the Western Conference finals to advance to the 2023 NBA Finals.

The Nuggets played elite offensive basketball throughout the NBA postseason. Denver relied on Nikola Jokic, who won the NBA Finals MVP award, to win a championship.

Here is Caldwell-Pope’s clutch steal:

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has connected on a career-high 42.3% of 3-pointers throughout the regular season. Caldwell-Pope played basketball at Georgia from 2011-2013.

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Former Georgia star Kentavious Caldwell-Pope returns to NBA Finals

Former Georgia basketball star Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is returning to the NBA Finals and hopes to win his second career NBA championship

Former Georgia Bulldog Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is returning to the NBA Finals for the second time in his career. Caldwell-Pope previously won an NBA championship in 2020 with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Caldwell-Pope and the Denver Nuggets swept the Lakers in the Western Conference finals. No. 1 seed Denver Nuggets will face the winner of the Eastern Conference finals (Boston Celtics or Miami Heat) in the NBA Finals.

Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope celebrates beating the Los Angeles Lakers in game four of the Western Conference finals. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Nuggets struggled some during the final weeks of the NBA regular season, but rallied in the NBA postseason. Denver relies on star center Nikola Jokic, who is putting together a historic playoff run.

The Nuggets count on shooting and defense from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Caldwell-Pope has connected on a career-high 42.3% of 3-pointers throughout the regular season.

Caldwell-Pope averaged 14.8 points and 3.0 rebounds per game in the Western Conference finals. The former Georgia product is the last Bulldog remaining in the NBA postseason. The finals start on June 1.

Caldwell-Pope played basketball at Georgia from 2011-2013.

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