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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Who is Luka Doncic?</b></h2>
<p class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Luka Doncic has quickly become one of the NBA's most talented young stars since entering the league in 2018. The 24-year-old Slovenian sensation was selected 3rd by Atlanta before being traded to Dallas, where he has shined over his first four seasons.</p>


[caption id="attachment_2596240" align="alignnone" width="7827"]<img class="size-full wp-image-2596240" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-01-28T031859Z_401758743_MT1USATODAY22391133_RTRMADP_3_NBA-SACRAMENTO-KINGS-AT-DALLAS-MAVERICKS.jpg" alt="Luka Doncic" width="7827" height="5218" /> Jan 27, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts to being called for a technical foul against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<p class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">He took Spain's ACB League and EuroLeague by storm as a teenager for Real Madrid, winning EuroLeague MVP at 19 before making the jump to the NBA. Doncic has averaged over 25 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists the past three seasons, earning back-to-back All-NBA First Team nods.</p>

<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic's early life</b></h2>
Luka Doncic was born and brought up in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Interestingly, Luka first touched a basketball when he was just seven months old as his father, Sasa, was a professional player turned coach. The Slovenian's love for the game increased as he grew older and he continued to improve at a rapid pace as well.

Doncic started playing for his hometown club Union Olimpija and often practiced with kids much older than him because of his advanced skill set. When he was 13, Luka took a huge step in his life and career, when he moved to Madrid, Spain to play for Real Madrid. He graduated high school in Spain and did not go to college.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic's family and personal life</b></h2>
Luka Doncic was born on February 28, 1999 to Mirjam Poterbin and Sasa Doncic. His parents separated and subsequently divorced in 2018 when the Dallas Mavericks star was nine years old. The custody and legal guardianship of Luka was reportedly granted to his mother.

Mirjam was a model who even participated in the Miss Slovenia pageant in 1993. After her modeling career, she ran a beauty salon with her mother. <span class="LrzXr kno-fv wHYlTd z8gr9e">Sasa Doncic</span>Â played basketball for 17 years and has multiple accolades to his name. He has also played for the Slovenian national team. After retiring in 2010, <span class="LrzXr kno-fv wHYlTd z8gr9e">SaÅ¡a DonÄiÄ‡ </span>started his coaching career in 2022.
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<p id="node---70704-figcap">USA Today via Reuters</p>

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According to multiple reports, Luka has been in a long-term relationship with the Slovenian model Anamaria Goltes. Goltes is also from Ljubljana, Slovenia, and went to the same school as Luka when she was young. However, the couple first met in Croatia during a vacation when they were just 12. Goltes is a model who has a massive following on social media. In 2016, Anamaria moved to the U.S. to pursue her modeling career.

The year also marked the start of a romantic relationship between the two childhood friends. The couple reportedly hit a rough patch in 2018 but are still going strong. <span style="font-weight: 400">In July 2023, Doncic got engaged to his longtime girlfriend Anamaria Goltes, and became a father to a baby girl named Gabriela.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic's Net Worth 2024</b></h2>
Luka Doncic signed a five-year $215 million contract extension with theÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/dallas-mavericks/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Dallas Mavericks</a>Â in 2021, which earned him over $37 million for the 2022-23 season. The massive contract will fetch him over $40 million for the next season and he will receive an average salary of $43 million. So far, Doncic has reportedly made over $69 million in NBA salaries. Luka has an estimated net worth of $25 million, according to various reports. Furthermore, the combo guard also makes millions every year from his endorsements and partnerships.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic'</b><b>s basketball career</b></h2>
Luka Doncic grabbed the attention of major teams in Europe after impressing with his displays for local club Union Olimpija. In 2012, Real Madrid came calling and signed Luka for a five-year contract when he was just 13. The young star continued his development while playing for the under-16s and led the team to a Minicopa Endesa win in 2013. For his unreal performances, Doncic was named the MVP of the under-16 championship. He carried on his impressive development with the under-18s in the next few seasons.

During the 2014-15 season, Doncic made his professional debut for Real Madrid at the age of just 16. In the next season, he became a regular for the senior team. The years that followed saw the dominance of Doncic grow in the Spanish league. In the 2017-18 season, he led Real Madrid to a EuroLeague triumph and was named the EuroLeague MVP for his displays. He also helped the team clinch the Liga ACB title and took home the Liga ACB MVP honors as well.
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<p id="node---91687-figcap">USA Today via Reuters</p>

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Doncic then declared for the 2018 NBA draft. TheÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/atlanta-hawks/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Atlanta Hawks</a>Â selected him as the 3rd overall pick and then traded him on the same day for Trae Young who was drafted as the 5th pick by the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic hit the ground running for the Mavs and won the Rookie of the Year award, averaging 21.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 6 assists per game. He astonished everyone with his maturity on the hardwood and the ability to control the pace of the game despite being very young. Doncic made his first-ever NBA All-Star appearance in his sophomore year. He has made the team for four straight years ever since.

Doncic led the Mavs to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since the 2010-11 season. However, he could not help the team past the eventual champions the Golden State Warriors. Given the teams' heroics in the playoffs last season, there were huge expectations from Luka and the Mavericks for the 2022-23 season. Doncic started the season great and was in the MVP race for most of the campaign. However, the team struggled massively in the concluding stages of the season and failed to make it to the playoffs eventually.

<span style="font-weight: 400">In January 2023, DonÄiÄ‡ was awarded the Western Conference Player of the Month award for his play during December, the third of his career. He was also named a Western Conference starter for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, marking his fourth consecutive selection. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">During a game in March, Kyrie Irving scored 40 points while his teammate, Luka DonÄiÄ‡, scored 42 points. It was the first time in Dallas franchise history that two players scored 40 points in the same game.Â </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">In March, he surpassed Mark Aguirreâ€™s previous record for the most 30-point games in a season in Mavericks history. Following this, i</span><span style="font-weight: 400">n October, DonÄiÄ‡</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> became the first player in Mavericks history to put up a 30-point triple-double in a season-opening game. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">On the 25th of December 2023, </span><span style="font-weight: 400">DonÄiÄ‡</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> became the sixth player to reach 10,000 career regular-season points before turning 25, tied Bob McAdoo for reaching 10,000 points in the 7th-fewest games in NBA history, and became the quickest to 10,000 points among active players with 358 games. This is the fastest since Michael Jordan. He also tied for 3rd-most points for Christmas Day games, behind Bernard King and Wilt Chamberlain.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic contracts</b></h2>
<table style="width: 29.0854%;height: 348px">
<thead>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td class="table-key" style="height: 24px;width: 16.8766%">SEASON</td>
<td class="table-key" style="height: 24px;width: 30.2267%">TEAM</td>
<td class="table-key" style="height: 24px;width: 50.1259%">SALARY</td>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 48px">
<td class="table-key" style="height: 48px;width: 16.8766%">2022/23</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 30.2267%">Dallas Mavericks</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 50.1259%">$37,096,500 ($38,197,960*)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px">
<td class="table-key" style="height: 48px;width: 16.8766%">2021/22</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 30.2267%">Dallas Mavericks</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 50.1259%">$10,174,391 ($11,425,631*)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px">
<td class="table-key" style="height: 48px;width: 16.8766%">2020/21</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 30.2267%">Dallas Mavericks</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 50.1259%">$8,049,360 ($9,526,612*)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px">
<td class="table-key" style="height: 48px;width: 16.8766%">2019/20</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 30.2267%">Dallas Mavericks</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 50.1259%">$7,683,360 ($9,152,162*)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px">
<td class="table-key" style="height: 48px;width: 16.8766%">2018/19</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 30.2267%">Dallas Mavericks</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 48px;width: 50.1259%">$6,569,040 ($7,953,812*)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tfoot>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td class="table-key" style="height: 24px;width: 16.8766%">Total</td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 24px;width: 30.2267%"></td>
<td class="table-value2" style="height: 24px;width: 50.1259%">$69,572,651 ($76,256,177*)</td>
</tr>
</tfoot>
</table>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic's career stats</b></h2>
<b>NBA regular season stats:</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Games played - 365</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Points per game - 28.2</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Rebounds per game - 8.5</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Assists per game - 8.1</span>

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<b>NBA playoffs stats:</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Games played - 28</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Points per game - 32.5</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Rebounds per game - 9.3</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Assists per game - 7.9</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic's endorsements and investments</b></h2>
During his time with Real Madrid in 2017, Luka Doncic signed a two-year contract with Nike. Then in 2019, Doncic signed a deal with the Jordan brand after entering the NBA. In September 2022, the Jordan brand launched Doncic's first signature shoe, the Luka 1. His other important endorsement deals are with NBA2K, BioSteel, and Panini. He reportedly earns around $6 to $10 million per year from endorsements.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic's major achievements and awards</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">4Ã— NBA All-Star (2020â€“2023)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">4Ã— All-NBA First Team (2020â€“2023)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Rookie of the Year (2019)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Rookie First Team (2019)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">FIBA World Cup Top Scorer (2023)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">All-FIBA World Cup Team (2023)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">Olympics All-Star Team (2020)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">All-EuroBasket Team (2017)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">EuroLeague champion (2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">EuroLeague MVP (2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">EuroLeague Final Four MVP (2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">All-EuroLeague First Team (2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— EuroLeague Rising Star (2017, 2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">EuroLeague 2010â€“20 All-Decade Team (2020)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">Euroscar Player of the Year (2019)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">3Ã— Liga ACB champion (2015, 2016, 2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">Liga ACB MVP (2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">All-Liga ACB First Team (2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— ACB Best Young Player (2017, 2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">3Ã— ACB All-Young Players Team (2016â€“2018)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— Spanish King's Cup winner (2016, 2017)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— Trofeo Costa de Sol champion (2016, 2017)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (2015)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">EB Next Generation Tournament champion (2015)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">EB Next Generation Tournament MVP (2015)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">Sports Illustrated Breakout of the Year (2019)</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">Slovenian Sportsman of the Year (2018)</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic's charity and foundation</b></h2>
Luka Doncic founded the Luka Doncic Foundation to help children in need. The foundation aims to improve the health and well-being of children through play. It reportedly provides play therapy, play access, play environments, and play challenges to kids. So far, Luka has helped many children in need with his foundation. In December 2022, Doncic accomplished extraordinary philanthropic and outreach work which earned him a nomination for the NBA Cares Community Assist Award. Recently, he made the day of a young fan by offering him a trip to watch his favorite stars play in the NBA All-Star game. Over the years, he has also made contributions to other organizations such as The Dallas Mavericks Foundation and The Dirk Nowitzki Foundation.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic's </b><b></b><b>h</b><b>ouse</b></h2>
Luka Doncic reportedly purchased a $2.7 million mansion in Preston Hollow, Dallas in 2020. The estate spans over 5,225 square feet with four bedrooms and five bathrooms. The property also has a four-car garage, a garden with a swimming pool, and other luxury amenities.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic</b><b>Â </b><b>cars</b></h2>
Doncic is a huge car enthusiast as well and has some expensive cars in his collection. According to reports, he has an Audi A7 ($69,200), a Porsche Panamera ($109,000), a Porsche 911 Turbo S ($216,100), and the Mansory Lamborghini Urus ($221,506). Furthermore, he recently added a custom-made post-apocalyptic themedÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-the-price-of-the-hellfire-apocalypse-truck-of-superstar-luka-doncic-that-shocked-social-media-revealed/" target="_self" rel="noopener">six-wheel truck named "Hellfire Apocalypse Truck</a>.Â Doncic reportedly spent over $250k for the purchase of the vehicle.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncicâ€™s shoe deal</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">In December 2021, Doncic signed a 5-year shoe deal worth $207 million with Nike. Under the Jordan Brand, this makes Doncic one of the highest-paid endorsers in the NBA. Only LeBron James and Kevin Durant earn more from their shoe deals. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Doncic's first signature shoe with Jordan Brand - the Jordan Luka 1 - was released in January 2023. The deal will extend through 2026-27, covering the prime years of his career.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Luka Doncic rings</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Luka Doncic has not won any NBA championship rings and is still searching for his first title. Nevertheless, Doncic is already a 3-time NBA All-Star and 2-time All-NBA First Team selection.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">With his incredible skill at such a young age, 24, most experts believe it is only a matter of time before Doncic wins his first championship and gets fitted for his first championship ring. However, he will have to get through the powerhouse teams in the West like the Warriors, Clippers, Grizzlies, and Suns to bring a title to Dallas. </span>

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><b>Luka Doncic's s</b><b>ocial media accounts</b></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Instagram</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/lukadoncic/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@lukadoncic</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Twitter</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/luka7doncic?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@luka7doncic</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Facebook</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044512263241" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@LukaDoncic</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Full Name</td>
<td>Luka Doncic</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Popular Name</td>
<td>Luka Doncic</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Birth Date</td>
<td>28 February, 1999</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Ljubljana, Slovenia</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Age</td>
<td>24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>6'7" (2.01 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>230 lbs (104 kg)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parents</td>
<td>Sasa Doncic and Mirjam Poterbin</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>Slovenian</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>White</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$25 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salary</td>
<td>$37 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Spouse</td>
<td>Anamaria Goltes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td>In a relationship</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Profession</td>
<td>Basketball player</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Team</td>
<td>Dallas Mavericks</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Luka Doncic

&nbsp; Who is Luka Doncic? Luka Doncic has quickly become one of the NBA&#8217;s most talented young stars since entering the league in 2018. The 24-year-old Slovenian sensation was selected 3rd by Atlanta before being traded to Dallas, where he has shined over his first four seasons. Jan 27, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts to being called for a technical foul against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports He took Spain&#8217;s ACB League and EuroLeague by storm as a teenager for Real Madrid, winning EuroLeague MVP at 19 before making the jump to the NBA. Doncic has averaged over 25 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists the past three seasons, earning back-to-back All-NBA First Team nods. Luka Doncic&#8217;s early life Luka Doncic was born and brought up in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Interestingly, Luka first touched a basketball when he was just seven months old as his father, Sasa, was a professional player turned coach. The Slovenian&#8217;s love for the game increased as he grew older and he continued to improve at a rapid pace as well. Doncic started playing for his hometown club Union Olimpija and often practiced with kids much older than him because of his advanced skill set. When he was 13, Luka took a huge step in his life and career, when he moved to Madrid, Spain to play for Real Madrid. He graduated high school in Spain and did not go to college. Luka Doncic&#8217;s family and personal life Luka Doncic was born on February 28, 1999 to Mirjam Poterbin and Sasa Doncic. His parents separated and subsequently divorced in 2018 when the Dallas Mavericks star was nine years old. The custody and legal guardianship of Luka was reportedly granted to his mother. Mirjam was a model who even participated in the Miss Slovenia pageant in 1993. After her modeling career, she ran a beauty salon with her mother. Sasa DoncicÂ played basketball for 17 years and has multiple accolades to his name. He has also played for the Slovenian national team. After retiring in 2010, SaÅ¡a DonÄiÄ‡ started his coaching career in 2022.  USA Today via Reuters According to multiple reports, Luka has been in a long-term relationship with the Slovenian model Anamaria Goltes. Goltes is also from Ljubljana, Slovenia, and went to the same school as Luka when she was young. However, the couple first met in Croatia during a vacation when they were just 12. Goltes is a model who has a massive following on social media. In 2016, Anamaria moved to the U.S. to pursue her modeling career. The year also marked the start of a romantic relationship between the two childhood friends. The couple reportedly hit a rough patch in 2018 but are still going strong. In July 2023, Doncic got engaged to his longtime girlfriend Anamaria Goltes, and became a father to a baby girl named Gabriela. Luka Doncic&#8217;s Net Worth 2024 Luka Doncic signed a five-year $215 million contract extension with theÂ Dallas MavericksÂ in 2021, which earned him over $37 million for the 2022-23 season. The massive contract will fetch him over $40 million for the next season and he will receive an average salary of $43 million. So far, Doncic has reportedly made over $69 million in NBA salaries. Luka has an estimated net worth of $25 million, according to various reports. Furthermore, the combo guard also makes millions every year from his endorsements and partnerships. Luka Doncic&#8217;s basketball career Luka Doncic grabbed the attention of major teams in Europe after impressing with his displays for local club Union Olimpija. In 2012, Real Madrid came calling and signed Luka for a five-year contract when he was just 13. The young star continued his development while playing for the under-16s and led the team to a Minicopa Endesa win in 2013. For his unreal performances, Doncic was named the MVP of the under-16 championship. He carried on his impressive development with the under-18s in the next few seasons. During the 2014-15 season, Doncic made his professional debut for Real Madrid at the age of just 16. In the next season, he became a regular for the senior team. The years that followed saw the dominance of Doncic grow in the Spanish league. In the 2017-18 season, he led Real Madrid to a EuroLeague triumph and was named the EuroLeague MVP for his displays. He also helped the team clinch the Liga ACB title and took home the Liga ACB MVP honors as well.  USA Today via Reuters Doncic then declared for the 2018 NBA draft. TheÂ Atlanta HawksÂ selected him as the 3rd overall pick and then traded him on the same day for Trae Young who was drafted as the 5th pick by the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic hit the ground running for the Mavs and won the Rookie of the Year award, averaging 21.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 6 assists per game. He astonished everyone with his maturity on the hardwood and the ability to control the pace of the game despite being very young. Doncic made his first-ever NBA All-Star appearance in his sophomore year. He has made the team for four straight years ever since. Doncic led the Mavs to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since the 2010-11 season. However, he could not help the team past the eventual champions the Golden State Warriors. Given the teams&#8217; heroics in the playoffs last season, there were huge expectations from Luka and the Mavericks for the 2022-23 season. Doncic started the season great and was in the MVP race for most of the campaign. However, the team struggled massively in the concluding stages of the season and failed to make it to the playoffs eventually. In January 2023, DonÄiÄ‡ was awarded the Western Conference Player of the Month award for his play during December, the third of his career. He was also named a Western Conference starter for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, marking his fourth consecutive selection. During a game in March, Kyrie Irving scored 40 points while his teammate, Luka DonÄiÄ‡, scored 42 points. It was the first time in Dallas franchise history that two players scored 40 points in the same game.Â  In March, he surpassed Mark Aguirreâ€™s previous record for the most 30-point games in a season in Mavericks history. Following this, in October, DonÄiÄ‡ became the first player in Mavericks history to put up a 30-point triple-double in a season-opening game. On the 25th of December 2023, DonÄiÄ‡ became the sixth player to reach 10,000 career regular-season points before turning 25, tied Bob McAdoo for reaching 10,000 points in the 7th-fewest games in NBA history, and became the quickest to 10,000 points among active players with 358 games. This is the fastest since Michael Jordan. He also tied for 3rd-most points for Christmas Day games, behind Bernard King and Wilt Chamberlain. Luka Doncic contracts  SEASON TEAM SALARY   2022/23 Dallas Mavericks $37,096,500 ($38,197,960*)  2021/22 Dallas Mavericks $10,174,391 ($11,425,631*)  2020/21 Dallas Mavericks $8,049,360 ($9,526,612*)  2019/20 Dallas Mavericks $7,683,360 ($9,152,162*)  2018/19 Dallas Mavericks $6,569,040 ($7,953,812*)   Total $69,572,651 ($76,256,177*)  &nbsp; Luka Doncic&#8217;s career stats NBA regular season stats: Games played &#8211; 365 Points per game &#8211; 28.2 Rebounds per game &#8211; 8.5 Assists per game &#8211; 8.1 &nbsp; NBA playoffs stats: Games played &#8211; 28 Points per game &#8211; 32.5 Rebounds per game &#8211; 9.3 Assists per game &#8211; 7.9 Luka Doncic&#8217;s endorsements and investments During his time with Real Madrid in 2017, Luka Doncic signed a two-year contract with Nike. Then in 2019, Doncic signed a deal with the Jordan brand after entering the NBA. In September 2022, the Jordan brand launched Doncic&#8217;s first signature shoe, the Luka 1. His other important endorsement deals are with NBA2K, BioSteel, and Panini. He reportedly earns around $6 to $10 million per year from endorsements. Luka Doncic&#8217;s major achievements and awards 4Ã— NBA All-Star (2020â€“2023) &nbsp; 4Ã— All-NBA First Team (2020â€“2023) &nbsp; NBA Rookie of the Year (2019) &nbsp; NBA All-Rookie First Team (2019) &nbsp; FIBA World Cup Top Scorer (2023) &nbsp; All-FIBA World Cup Team (2023) &nbsp; Olympics All-Star Team (2020) &nbsp; All-EuroBasket Team (2017) &nbsp; EuroLeague champion (2018) &nbsp; EuroLeague MVP (2018) &nbsp; EuroLeague Final Four MVP (2018) &nbsp; All-EuroLeague First Team (2018) &nbsp; 2Ã— EuroLeague Rising Star (2017, 2018) &nbsp; EuroLeague 2010â€“20 All-Decade Team (2020) &nbsp; Euroscar Player of the Year (2019) &nbsp; 3Ã— Liga ACB champion (2015, 2016, 2018) &nbsp; Liga ACB MVP (2018) &nbsp; All-Liga ACB First Team (2018) &nbsp; 2Ã— ACB Best Young Player (2017, 2018) &nbsp; 3Ã— ACB All-Young Players Team (2016â€“2018) &nbsp; 2Ã— Spanish King&#8217;s Cup winner (2016, 2017) &nbsp; 2Ã— Trofeo Costa de Sol champion (2016, 2017) &nbsp; FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (2015) &nbsp; EB Next Generation Tournament champion (2015) &nbsp; EB Next Generation Tournament MVP (2015) &nbsp; Sports Illustrated Breakout of the Year (2019) &nbsp; Slovenian Sportsman of the Year (2018) Luka Doncic&#8217;s charity and foundation Luka Doncic founded the Luka Doncic Foundation to help children in need. The foundation aims to improve the health and well-being of children through play. It reportedly provides play therapy, play access, play environments, and play challenges to kids. So far, Luka has helped many children in need with his foundation. In December 2022, Doncic accomplished extraordinary philanthropic and outreach work which earned him a nomination for the NBA Cares Community Assist Award. Recently, he made the day of a young fan by offering him a trip to watch his favorite stars play in the NBA All-Star game. Over the years, he has also made contributions to other organizations such as The Dallas Mavericks Foundation and The Dirk Nowitzki Foundation. Luka Doncic&#8217;s house Luka Doncic reportedly purchased a $2.7 million mansion in Preston Hollow, Dallas in 2020. The estate spans over 5,225 square feet with four bedrooms and five bathrooms. The property also has a four-car garage, a garden with a swimming pool, and other luxury amenities. Luka DoncicÂ cars Doncic is a huge car enthusiast as well and has some expensive cars in his collection. According to reports, he has an Audi A7 ($69,200), a Porsche Panamera ($109,000), a Porsche 911 Turbo S ($216,100), and the Mansory Lamborghini Urus ($221,506). Furthermore, he recently added a custom-made post-apocalyptic themedÂ six-wheel truck named &#8220;Hellfire Apocalypse Truck.Â Doncic reportedly spent over $250k for the purchase of the vehicle. Luka Doncicâ€™s shoe deal In December 2021, Doncic signed a 5-year shoe deal worth $207 million with Nike. Under the Jordan Brand, this makes Doncic one of the highest-paid endorsers in the NBA. Only LeBron James and Kevin Durant earn more from their shoe deals. Doncic&#8217;s first signature shoe with Jordan Brand &#8211; the Jordan Luka 1 &#8211; was released in January 2023. The deal will extend through 2026-27, covering the prime years of his career. Luka Doncic rings Luka Doncic has not won any NBA championship rings and is still searching for his first title. Nevertheless, Doncic is already a 3-time NBA All-Star and 2-time All-NBA First Team selection. With his incredible skill at such a young age, 24, most experts believe it is only a matter of time before Doncic wins his first championship and gets fitted for his first championship ring. However, he will have to get through the powerhouse teams in the West like the Warriors, Clippers, Grizzlies, and Suns to bring a title to Dallas. &nbsp; Luka Doncic&#8217;s social media accounts  Instagram @lukadoncic  Twitter @luka7doncic  Facebook @LukaDoncic  &nbsp;  Full Name Luka Doncic  Popular Name Luka Doncic  Birth Date 28 February, 1999  Birth Place Ljubljana, Slovenia  Age 24  Height 6&#8217;7&#8243; (2.01 m)  Weight 230 lbs (104 kg)  Parents Sasa Doncic and Mirjam Poterbin  Nationality Slovenian  Ethnicity White  Net Worth $25 million  Salary $37 million  Spouse Anamaria Goltes  Relationship/Marital Status In a relationship  Profession Basketball player  Team Dallas Mavericks

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Who is </b><b>Nikola Jokic</b><b>?</b></h2>
28-year-old Nikola Jokic is a Serbian big man who plays for the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/denver-nuggets/">Denver Nuggets</a>. The 41st pick in the 2014 Draft is a 2x NBA MVP and 2023 NBA Champion. The father of one is also a devout horse racer, owning over a dozen horses in his home country that compete in professional races.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Â Nikola Jokicâ€™s Early Life</b></h2>
Nikola Jokic was born on February 19, 1995, in Sombor, Serbia. The 'Joker' spent most of his early life in Serbia with his family. Nikola Jokic's father is Branislav Jokic, who is an agricultural engineer. Details about Jokic's mother are not public, so very little is known about her except that Nikola and his two older brothers were raised by their parents and their grandmother in a tiny apartment. The 2x NBA MVP started playing basketball with his brothers, Strahinja and Nemanja Jokic, at a very young age.

While Strahinja played professional basketball in Europe, Nemanja played college basketball in the US. Nikola developed a love for the game of basketball from a very young age, playing with his older brothers. After impressing many playing youth basketball, Jokic started playing in the Serbian professional league in 2012. He graduated high school, but he did not attend college.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Â Nikola Jokicâ€™s Wife and Children</b></h2>
Jokic has been in a long-term relationship with his high school sweetheart, Natalija Jokic. Natalija played volleyball for the Florida Seminoles in 2o13. When Nikola Jokic moved to Denver in 2015, she relocated to live with him. The two later tied the knot on October 24th, 2020, in Sombor, their hometown. The couple welcomed their daughter Ognjena Jokic, in September 2021.

[caption id="attachment_1818053" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1818053" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-06-13T034237Z_360969664_MT1USATODAY20881601_RTRMADP_3_NBA-FINALS-MIAMI-HEAT-AT-DENVER-NUGGETS.jpg" alt="Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets" width="1920" height="1250" /> Jun 12, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver awards the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP Award to Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) after the Nuggets won the 2023 NBA Championship against the Miami Heat at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters[/caption]

The Jokics are a very closely knit and can be seen courtside during most home games. The 6x NBA All-Star is a family man and has multiple practices up his sleeve to drive home the importance of family. Notably, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-nikola-jokics-wholesome-ritual-in-the-presence-of-his-family-vs-celtics-makes-nba-fans-suggest-hes-winning-life/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jokic ties his wedding ring to his sneakers while playing</a> and also has an adorable hand gesture for his daughter who is courtside which relates to one of her favorite songs.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Â Nikola Jokicâ€™s Net Worth 2024</b></h2>
Nikola Jokic reportedly has a net worth of around $50 million. The Serbian signed a <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-tennis-news-novak-djokovic-falls-thirty-one-million-short-of-fellow-serbian-star-nikola-jokic-despite-being-atps-two-thousand-twenty-three-highest-earner-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">massive $272 million contract extension</a> with the Denver Nuggets in 2022. With this improved contract, Jokic will earn around $47 million for the current season. So far, the towering center has amassed over $190 million in NBA salary. He also reportedly earns around $750,000 per year from his endorsement deals with companies like Nike, Panini, and Western Union.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Nikola Jokic's Career</b></h2>
Nikola Jokic initially started playing youth basketball with KK Vojvodina Srbijagas. As his performances improved, Jokic gained attention from some of the most popular teams in Serbia. Then in 2012, KK Mega Basket came calling and Jokic signed his first pro contract with the Belgrade-based team. However, he still mostly played for the junior team throughout the 2012-13 season to hone his skills. In the next season, Jokic received more game time from the senior team, grabbing the opportunity with both hands. In 2014, Nikola Jokic declared for the NBA draft.

The Denver Nuggets famously selected the 'Joker' as the 41st overall pick in the second round <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-nikola-jokic-draft-class-forty-players-and-a-taco-bell-commercial-overshadowed-two-time-mvps-big-night/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">during a commercial break for 'Taco Bell'</a>. The 6'11" center then returned to KK Mega Basket to continue his development. After another successful year in the Serbian League where he won the Adriatic League MVP Award, Jokic joined the Nuggets to pursue his NBA career in 2015. Jokic's versatility was evident right from the start in his rookie season.

He averaged 10 points, 7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game in his first season, playing 80 games and starting 55. The Nuggets' faith in the young star was also clear. Furthermore, his displays earned him a spot on the All-Rookie First Team. From there, Jokic progressed quickly, finishing his second year with 6 triple-doubles (4th highest that year) and a second place in the Most Improved Player race. The next season was when the 'Joker' established himself as a premier threat, recording the fastest triple-double in NBA history.

From 2019 onwards, Jokic has made the All-Star team for five straight years. He then became one of the best players in the league and won back-to-back NBA MVP honors in 2021 and 2022. Though he couldn't win three consecutive regular-season MVPs, Nikola Jokic compensated by winning the 2023 NBA Championship and Finals MVP Award instead. It was the Nuggets' first championship in franchise history. <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-hours-before-game-two-tip-off-nikola-jokic-eyes-a-thirty-nine-year-long-nba-finals-record-last-held-by-magic-johnson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">He became only the second player to post a triple-double on his NBA Finals debut</a>. Jokic is also leading the MVP race for the 2023-24 season while breaking into the top 4 on the list of career NBA triple-doubles.

[caption id="attachment_2557419" align="aligncenter" width="7008"]<img class="size-full wp-image-2557419" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-01-14T233146Z_502467131_MT1USATODAY22293363_RTRMADP_3_NBA-INDIANA-PACERS-AT-DENVER-NUGGETS.jpg" alt="Nikola JokiÄ‡" width="7008" height="4672" /> Jan 14, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) before the game against the Indiana Pacers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

The 6x All-Star has played in 645 regular season NBA games. In 2021, he dropped a regular season high of 50 points against the Sacramento Kings. He has also tallied regular-season highs of 16 assists and 27 rebounds.
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<td style="width: 20%;text-align: center;height: 24px"><strong>Regular season points</strong></td>
<td style="width: 19.2857%;text-align: center;height: 24px">13,421 (20.7 ppg)</td>
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<td style="width: 20%;height: 24px;text-align: center"><strong>Regular season rebounds</strong></td>
<td style="width: 19.2857%;text-align: center;height: 24px">6,905 (10.7 rpg)</td>
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<td style="width: 20%;height: 24px;text-align: center"><strong>Regular season assists</strong></td>
<td style="width: 19.2857%;text-align: center;height: 24px">4,425 (6.8 apg)</td>
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Nikola Jokic dropped his playoff high in Game 4 of the 2023 Western Conference Semifinals, scoring 53 points in a loss against the Phoenix Suns. He is also the only player in NBA history to have multiple games with 30+ points, 20+ rebounds, and 10+ assists in the postseason. Jokic has played in 68 playoff games.
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<td style="width: 20%;height: 24px;text-align: center"><strong>Postseason points</strong></td>
<td style="width: 19.2857%;height: 24px;text-align: center">1,869 (27.5 ppg)</td>
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<td style="width: 20%;height: 24px;text-align: center"><strong>Postseason rebounds</strong></td>
<td style="width: 19.2857%;height: 24px;text-align: center">820 (12.1 rpg)</td>
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<td style="width: 20%;height: 24px;text-align: center"><strong>Postseason assists</strong></td>
<td style="width: 19.2857%;height: 24px;text-align: center">496 (7.3 apg)</td>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Nikola Jokicâ€™s Contracts </b></h2>
Upon his entry to the league, the second-rounder signed a 3-year $4.1 million contract. In 2018, the Denver Nuggets signed Nikola Jokic to a five-year contract extension worth $147 million. During the same, he would win back-to-back regular season MVP Awards and help the team to the Western Conference Finals. He then signed an impressive five-year $272 million contract extension in 2022, which was the most expensive deal at the time it was signed. The much-improved package is expected to earn him an average annual salary of $54 million until 2028, with the last year featuring a player option. In total, including his incentives, the 9-season NBA center has earned $198,124,795 through his contracts.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Nikola Jokicâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements</b></h2>
Nikola Jokic has secured endorsement deals with major brands such as Nike, Western Union, Somborac, Panini and 361 Degrees. Even though Jokic has been arguably the best player in the league winning two straight NBA MVP awards, he is yet to have his own signature shoe. Late in 2023, the Serbian star didn't extend his Nike contract and instead signed with Chinese shoe company 361 Degrees. He has also featured in recent ads for 'Hotels.com' alongside his teammate Peyton Watson and his former NBA Finals opponent, Jimmy Butler.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Â Nikola Jokicâ€™s Investments</b></h2>
Nikola Jokic invested over $3 million in NFTs. However, the investment didn't pay dividends as their value has plummeted by over 70%. Apart from cryptocurrency, Jokic has also invested in real estate. The 2023 NBA Finals MVP purchased 3 homes for an estimated $12 million, choosing to lease out two of them.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Nikola Jokicâ€™s Records</b></h2>
<ul>
 	<li>First NBA player with at least 10 triple-doubles recorded for 7 straight seasons</li>
 	<li>Most triple-doubles in a single postseason</li>
 	<li>Third NBA player to record 500 points, 200 rebounds, and 150 assists in a single postseason (after Magic Johnson and LeBron James)</li>
 	<li>Third NBA player to record 40 points, 25+ rebounds, and 10 assists in a game (after Elgin Baylor and Wilt Chamberlain)</li>
 	<li>Fastest triple-double in an NBA game (14 minutes, 33 seconds)</li>
 	<li>Only NBA player to tally at least 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 500 assists in a single season</li>
 	<li>Most assists by a player in their NBA Finals debut (14)</li>
 	<li>Second player in NBA history to record a triple-double in their NBA Finals debut (after Jason Kidd)</li>
 	<li>Second player in NBA history to record 4 consecutive triple-doubles in the same postseason (after Wilt Chamberlain)</li>
 	<li>Most triple-doubles by a center in NBA history</li>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Nikola Jokic's Major Achievements and Awards</b></h2>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">NBA champion (2023)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Finals MVP (2023)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— NBA Most Valuable Player (2021, 2022)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">6Ã— NBA All-Star (2019â€“2024)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">3Ã— All-NBA First Team (2019, 2021, 2022)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— All-NBA Second Team (2020, 2023)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Rookie First Team (2016)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">3Ã— Serbian Player of the Year (2018, 2021, 2022)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">ABA League MVP (2015)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">ABA League Top Prospect (2015)</span></li>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Nikola Jokic's Charity and Foundation</b></h2>
Nikola Jokic is generous in giving back to the community. His latest act of philanthropy was reportedly for the LuBird's Light Foundation. In 2019, Jokic and Jamal Murray attended a charity ping pong event to raise funds for building accessible playgrounds through the LuBird Foundation. He also made a significant donation to a medical center in his hometown, Sombor to help fight against the coronavirus.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Nikola Jokicâ€™s Shoe Deal</b></h2>
Nike signed Nikola Jokic in 2015 but never created a signature line for the 2x NBA MVP. He wore different sneakers like the Hyperdunk, Zoom Rize and the Nike Air Zoom G.T. Jumps during his stint with Nike. However, in December 2023, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-ditching-nike-nikola-jokic-follows-aaron-gordon-into-nine-hundred-ninety-million-worth-chinese-brand/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the 'Joker' signed a multi-year deal with Chinese footwear brand 361 Degrees</a>. The 21-year-old company has already begun work on Jokic's first signature shoe. In the meantime, the Denver Nuggets star has been taking to the court in the Big3 Future High.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Nikola Jokic's H</b><b>ouse</b></h2>
Nikola Jokic reportedly owns a $2.4 million mansion in Denver, Colorado. The Serbian purchased the property in 2019 after signing his lucrative contract extension in 2018.Â  In late 2021, Jokic also purchased a 12,271-square-foot mansion in Cherry Hills, Colorado for $4.5 million. The property includes a 12-seat home theater, a pool house, a gym, and guest apartments. The Joker has also been building a house across 5 plots of land in his native Sombor, Serbia. After signing in the NBA, Jokic also purchased his first expensive horse. By 2024, he owns over a dozen horses that are competing across Europe through Jokic's stable.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Â Nikola Jokicâ€™s Rings</b></h2>
Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA championship in the 2022-23 season. In a 5 game series against the Miami Heat, the 'Joker' averaged 30.2 points, 14.0 rebounds and 7.2 assists to win his first and only NBA ring. He was also awarded the Finals MVP trophy for his historic performance. Jokic tallied at least a double-double in each of the 5 games and recorded 2 triple-doubles during his first NBA Finals series.

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Nikola Jokic's Car Collection </b></h2>
Like a lot of popular athletes, Nikola Jokic also owns an impressive car collection. The NBA superstar reportedly has luxury cars such as the Lamborghini Aventador S, Porsche-Mansory Panamera 4S, GMC Yukon Denali, Lamborghini Urus, and the Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63 Brabus 800 SUV. Furthermore, he has also been seen driving a Lamborghini Huracan.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Nikola Jokic's Social Media Accounts</b></h2>
Nikola Jokic is not active on any social media.
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nikola JokiÄ‡</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nikola JokiÄ‡</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Date of Birth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">19th February, 1995</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Sombor, Serbia, FR Yugoslavia</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">28</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6 feet 11 inches</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">284 lb</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Branislav Jokic (Father)</span><span style="font-weight: 400">
</span><span style="font-weight: 400">Nikolina Jokic (Mother)</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Strahinja Jokic (Brother)</span><span style="font-weight: 400">
</span><span style="font-weight: 400">Nemanja Jokic (Brother)</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Serbian</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Serbian</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$50 Million</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$47.6 Million</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Natalija MaÄeÅ¡iÄ‡ (Wife)</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Married</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Basketball Player</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Team</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Denver Nuggets</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1</span></td>
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Nikola Jokic

Who is Nikola Jokic? 28-year-old Nikola Jokic is a Serbian big man who plays for the Denver Nuggets. The 41st pick in the 2014 Draft is a 2x NBA MVP and 2023 NBA Champion. The father of one is also a devout horse racer, owning over a dozen horses in his home country that compete in professional races. Â Nikola Jokicâ€™s Early Life Nikola Jokic was born on February 19, 1995, in Sombor, Serbia. The &#8216;Joker&#8217; spent most of his early life in Serbia with his family. Nikola Jokic&#8217;s father is Branislav Jokic, who is an agricultural engineer. Details about Jokic&#8217;s mother are not public, so very little is known about her except that Nikola and his two older brothers were raised by their parents and their grandmother in a tiny apartment. The 2x NBA MVP started playing basketball with his brothers, Strahinja and Nemanja Jokic, at a very young age. While Strahinja played professional basketball in Europe, Nemanja played college basketball in the US. Nikola developed a love for the game of basketball from a very young age, playing with his older brothers. After impressing many playing youth basketball, Jokic started playing in the Serbian professional league in 2012. He graduated high school, but he did not attend college. Â Nikola Jokicâ€™s Wife and Children Jokic has been in a long-term relationship with his high school sweetheart, Natalija Jokic. Natalija played volleyball for the Florida Seminoles in 2o13. When Nikola Jokic moved to Denver in 2015, she relocated to live with him. The two later tied the knot on October 24th, 2020, in Sombor, their hometown. The couple welcomed their daughter Ognjena Jokic, in September 2021. Jun 12, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver awards the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP Award to Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) after the Nuggets won the 2023 NBA Championship against the Miami Heat at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters The Jokics are a very closely knit and can be seen courtside during most home games. The 6x NBA All-Star is a family man and has multiple practices up his sleeve to drive home the importance of family. Notably, Jokic ties his wedding ring to his sneakers while playing and also has an adorable hand gesture for his daughter who is courtside which relates to one of her favorite songs. Â Nikola Jokicâ€™s Net Worth 2024 Nikola Jokic reportedly has a net worth of around $50 million. The Serbian signed a massive $272 million contract extension with the Denver Nuggets in 2022. With this improved contract, Jokic will earn around $47 million for the current season. So far, the towering center has amassed over $190 million in NBA salary. He also reportedly earns around $750,000 per year from his endorsement deals with companies like Nike, Panini, and Western Union. Nikola Jokic&#8217;s Career Nikola Jokic initially started playing youth basketball with KK Vojvodina Srbijagas. As his performances improved, Jokic gained attention from some of the most popular teams in Serbia. Then in 2012, KK Mega Basket came calling and Jokic signed his first pro contract with the Belgrade-based team. However, he still mostly played for the junior team throughout the 2012-13 season to hone his skills. In the next season, Jokic received more game time from the senior team, grabbing the opportunity with both hands. In 2014, Nikola Jokic declared for the NBA draft. The Denver Nuggets famously selected the &#8216;Joker&#8217; as the 41st overall pick in the second round during a commercial break for &#8216;Taco Bell&#8217;. The 6&#8217;11&#8221; center then returned to KK Mega Basket to continue his development. After another successful year in the Serbian League where he won the Adriatic League MVP Award, Jokic joined the Nuggets to pursue his NBA career in 2015. Jokic&#8217;s versatility was evident right from the start in his rookie season. He averaged 10 points, 7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game in his first season, playing 80 games and starting 55. The Nuggets&#8217; faith in the young star was also clear. Furthermore, his displays earned him a spot on the All-Rookie First Team. From there, Jokic progressed quickly, finishing his second year with 6 triple-doubles (4th highest that year) and a second place in the Most Improved Player race. The next season was when the &#8216;Joker&#8217; established himself as a premier threat, recording the fastest triple-double in NBA history. From 2019 onwards, Jokic has made the All-Star team for five straight years. He then became one of the best players in the league and won back-to-back NBA MVP honors in 2021 and 2022. Though he couldn&#8217;t win three consecutive regular-season MVPs, Nikola Jokic compensated by winning the 2023 NBA Championship and Finals MVP Award instead. It was the Nuggets&#8217; first championship in franchise history. He became only the second player to post a triple-double on his NBA Finals debut. Jokic is also leading the MVP race for the 2023-24 season while breaking into the top 4 on the list of career NBA triple-doubles. Jan 14, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) before the game against the Indiana Pacers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports The 6x All-Star has played in 645 regular season NBA games. In 2021, he dropped a regular season high of 50 points against the Sacramento Kings. He has also tallied regular-season highs of 16 assists and 27 rebounds.  Regular season points 13,421 (20.7 ppg)  Regular season rebounds 6,905 (10.7 rpg)  Regular season assists 4,425 (6.8 apg)  Nikola Jokic dropped his playoff high in Game 4 of the 2023 Western Conference Semifinals, scoring 53 points in a loss against the Phoenix Suns. He is also the only player in NBA history to have multiple games with 30+ points, 20+ rebounds, and 10+ assists in the postseason. Jokic has played in 68 playoff games.  Postseason points 1,869 (27.5 ppg)  Postseason rebounds 820 (12.1 rpg)  Postseason assists 496 (7.3 apg)  Nikola Jokicâ€™s Contracts Upon his entry to the league, the second-rounder signed a 3-year $4.1 million contract. In 2018, the Denver Nuggets signed Nikola Jokic to a five-year contract extension worth $147 million. During the same, he would win back-to-back regular season MVP Awards and help the team to the Western Conference Finals. He then signed an impressive five-year $272 million contract extension in 2022, which was the most expensive deal at the time it was signed. The much-improved package is expected to earn him an average annual salary of $54 million until 2028, with the last year featuring a player option. In total, including his incentives, the 9-season NBA center has earned $198,124,795 through his contracts. Nikola Jokicâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements Nikola Jokic has secured endorsement deals with major brands such as Nike, Western Union, Somborac, Panini and 361 Degrees. Even though Jokic has been arguably the best player in the league winning two straight NBA MVP awards, he is yet to have his own signature shoe. Late in 2023, the Serbian star didn&#8217;t extend his Nike contract and instead signed with Chinese shoe company 361 Degrees. He has also featured in recent ads for &#8216;Hotels.com&#8217; alongside his teammate Peyton Watson and his former NBA Finals opponent, Jimmy Butler. Â Nikola Jokicâ€™s Investments Nikola Jokic invested over $3 million in NFTs. However, the investment didn&#8217;t pay dividends as their value has plummeted by over 70%. Apart from cryptocurrency, Jokic has also invested in real estate. The 2023 NBA Finals MVP purchased 3 homes for an estimated $12 million, choosing to lease out two of them. Nikola Jokicâ€™s Records First NBA player with at least 10 triple-doubles recorded for 7 straight seasons Most triple-doubles in a single postseason Third NBA player to record 500 points, 200 rebounds, and 150 assists in a single postseason (after Magic Johnson and LeBron James) Third NBA player to record 40 points, 25+ rebounds, and 10 assists in a game (after Elgin Baylor and Wilt Chamberlain) Fastest triple-double in an NBA game (14 minutes, 33 seconds) Only NBA player to tally at least 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 500 assists in a single season Most assists by a player in their NBA Finals debut (14) Second player in NBA history to record a triple-double in their NBA Finals debut (after Jason Kidd) Second player in NBA history to record 4 consecutive triple-doubles in the same postseason (after Wilt Chamberlain) Most triple-doubles by a center in NBA history Nikola Jokic&#8217;s Major Achievements and Awards NBA champion (2023) NBA Finals MVP (2023) 2Ã— NBA Most Valuable Player (2021, 2022) 6Ã— NBA All-Star (2019â€“2024) 3Ã— All-NBA First Team (2019, 2021, 2022) 2Ã— All-NBA Second Team (2020, 2023) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2016) 3Ã— Serbian Player of the Year (2018, 2021, 2022) ABA League MVP (2015) ABA League Top Prospect (2015) Nikola Jokic&#8217;s Charity and Foundation Nikola Jokic is generous in giving back to the community. His latest act of philanthropy was reportedly for the LuBird&#8217;s Light Foundation. In 2019, Jokic and Jamal Murray attended a charity ping pong event to raise funds for building accessible playgrounds through the LuBird Foundation. He also made a significant donation to a medical center in his hometown, Sombor to help fight against the coronavirus. Nikola Jokicâ€™s Shoe Deal Nike signed Nikola Jokic in 2015 but never created a signature line for the 2x NBA MVP. He wore different sneakers like the Hyperdunk, Zoom Rize and the Nike Air Zoom G.T. Jumps during his stint with Nike. However, in December 2023, the &#8216;Joker&#8217; signed a multi-year deal with Chinese footwear brand 361 Degrees. The 21-year-old company has already begun work on Jokic&#8217;s first signature shoe. In the meantime, the Denver Nuggets star has been taking to the court in the Big3 Future High. Nikola Jokic&#8217;s House Nikola Jokic reportedly owns a $2.4 million mansion in Denver, Colorado. The Serbian purchased the property in 2019 after signing his lucrative contract extension in 2018.Â  In late 2021, Jokic also purchased a 12,271-square-foot mansion in Cherry Hills, Colorado for $4.5 million. The property includes a 12-seat home theater, a pool house, a gym, and guest apartments. The Joker has also been building a house across 5 plots of land in his native Sombor, Serbia. After signing in the NBA, Jokic also purchased his first expensive horse. By 2024, he owns over a dozen horses that are competing across Europe through Jokic&#8217;s stable. Â Nikola Jokicâ€™s Rings Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA championship in the 2022-23 season. In a 5 game series against the Miami Heat, the &#8216;Joker&#8217; averaged 30.2 points, 14.0 rebounds and 7.2 assists to win his first and only NBA ring. He was also awarded the Finals MVP trophy for his historic performance. Jokic tallied at least a double-double in each of the 5 games and recorded 2 triple-doubles during his first NBA Finals series. Nikola Jokic&#8217;s Car Collection Like a lot of popular athletes, Nikola Jokic also owns an impressive car collection. The NBA superstar reportedly has luxury cars such as the Lamborghini Aventador S, Porsche-Mansory Panamera 4S, GMC Yukon Denali, Lamborghini Urus, and the Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63 Brabus 800 SUV. Furthermore, he has also been seen driving a Lamborghini Huracan. Nikola Jokic&#8217;s Social Media Accounts Nikola Jokic is not active on any social media.  Full Name Nikola JokiÄ‡  Popular Name Nikola JokiÄ‡  Date of Birth 19th February, 1995  Birth Place Sombor, Serbia, FR Yugoslavia  Age 28  Height 6 feet 11 inches  Weight 284 lb  Parents Branislav Jokic (Father) Nikolina Jokic (Mother)  Siblings Strahinja Jokic (Brother) Nemanja Jokic (Brother)  Nationality Serbian  Ethnicity Serbian  Net Worth $50 Million  Salary $47.6 Million  Spouse Natalija MaÄeÅ¡iÄ‡ (Wife)  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children 1  Profession Basketball Player  Team Denver Nuggets  Rings 1

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