Nikola Jokic [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/nikola-jokic/] is having a really strong season with Denver Nuggets [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denver_Nuggets], but it doesn’t seem to be a concern for many out there. Nuggets head coach Mike Malone commented: “He’s not going to bed at night wondering why no one’s not talking about him, He doesn’t care. He’s reading his book on horses, we’re winning games and he’s happy. If he’s happy, I’m happy.” This should not come in as a surprise as Denver Nuggets are leading the front pack for Western Conference. They are 2nd in Western Conference in NBA and as per our, Power Rankings [https://www.essentiallysports.com/weekly-nba-power-ranking-the-bucks-leading-the-nba-by-leaps-and-bounds/] put them as a strong contender. The Nuggets are strong playoff contenders, boasting a 38-18 record. However, they face a tough fight to hold on to the number two seed. IS NIKOLA JOKIC A SLEEPING TIGER IN THIS YEAR’S NBA? The way Nikola Jokic is leading his team in front around this year proves his worth and commitments towards a good playoffs run. He is working hard, for one thing, an NBA Championship. He leads his team in Points, Rebounds, and Assists this season. Generally, fine-tuned centres are known for strong inside scoring and hard rebounds. It’s rare to find Center leading his team in assists. Averaging 20.8 points per game with 2.4 offensive rebounds per game makes him a strong prospect for the MVP race this season. Yet nobody seems to bother to build a strong culture around him. But does it seem to worry much? Well as his coach says not much to be fair. Every NBA player has a strong home game, but Jokic has something else in mind. He has more points per game away from home. He’s dominating the Central Divison with 25 points per game for his team making the favourite spots to play against Bulls, Pacers, Cavaliers, and Pistons. Coming into the year 2020 he’s producing 24.3 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 7.8 assists. The stats don’t deserve to stay under the rug. Jokic is well aware yet keeping himself silent and allowing his game to speak for itself. Is he the next superstar of the NBA in making? We cant wait to watch his rise. 

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<h2><b>History</b></h2>
The original Denver Nuggets were founded in 1948 in the National Basketball League. After NBL merged with the Basketball Association of America to form the NBA, the Nuggets folded after playing the 1949-50 season as a charter team in the NBA. However, the current Nuggets team has its roots in the Denver Larks which was founded in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association. The team then changed the name to Denver Rockets before the first season. The franchise had good success in the ABA with a huge fan base. However, they struggled in the playoffs.

<img class="size-full wp-image-376823 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200914213759/8926_denver_nuggets-primary-2019.png" alt="" width="905" height="905" />

After playing in the ABA for a few years, the franchise applied to join the NBA. In anticipation of the move to the NBA, the owners wanted a name change since the name Rockets was already in use with the Houston Rockets. So the team held a contest for a new name in 1974. Interestingly, the name "Nuggets" was chosen in honor of the original Nuggets that played in the NBL from 1948 to 1950. The Nuggets then finally joined the NBA in 1976.
<h2><b>Who is the owner of the Denver Nuggets?</b></h2>
Billionaire Stan Kroenke is the owner of the Denver Nuggets. The real estate mogul reportedly purchased the franchise along with NHL's Colorado Avalanche from Charlie Lyons's <i>Ascent Entertainment Group</i> for $450 million in 2000. He then organized his sports assets under the holding company <em>Kroenke Sports &amp; Entertainment</em>. The company currently owns Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Rams, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids, Colorado Mammoth, Arsenal F.C., Arsenal W.F.C., Los Angeles Gladiators, Los Angeles Guerrillas, etc.

[caption id="attachment_1818053" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1818053 size-full" 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]

Kroenke was born on July 29, 1947, in Columbia, Missouri, and came from very humble beginnings. From a very young age, Kroenke was very keen on business. After college, he dived into real estate and found major success in building shopping centers and office buildings. In 1974, he married Ann Walton who is the daughter of Walmart co-founder James Walton. Kroenke continued his ascension and has built a business empire over the years. He has an estimated net worth of $12.9 billion.
<h2><b>Who is the General Manager of the Denver Nuggets?</b></h2>
Calvin Booth is the General Manager of the Nuggets. Notably, Booth played in the NBA for ten years before starting his career in the front office. The Washington Wizards selected him as the 35th overall pick in the 1999 draft. Throughout his career, the 6'11" Booths struggled for playing time. After playing for eight teams in ten years, he called it quits. Booths then started his career in the front office as a scout for the New Orleans Pelicans in 2012. After one year, he joined the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he climbed the ranks to become the director of player personnel. In 2017, the Nuggets appointed Booth as the assistant GM and then named him the GM in 2020.
<h2><b>Team Sponsors</b></h2>
The Denver Nuggets reportedly signed a jersey patch sponsorship deal with the Denver-based Western Union in 2017. Ahead of the 2020-21 season, the Nuggets extended the deal for another three years. Some of the other major sponsors of the franchise are UCHealth, Molson Coors, Socios.com, Verizon, PointsBet, Avaya, Toyota, etc.
<h2><b>Denver Nuggets Roster</b></h2>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jamal Murray</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Point Guard</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">26</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nikola Jokic</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Center</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">28</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Aaron Gordon</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Power Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">27</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Michael Porter Jr.</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Small Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">24</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Christian Braun</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Guard</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">22</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Bruce Brown</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Small Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">26</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Kentavious Caldwell-Pope</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Shooting Guard</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">30</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jeff Green</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Power Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">36</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">DeAndre Jordan</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Center</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">34</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Thomas Bryant</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Center</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">25</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Reggie Jackson</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Point Guard</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">33</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ish Smith</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Point Guard</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">34</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2><b>Achievements and Wins</b></h2>
The Nuggets' poor playoff run started back in their ABA days when the team reached the Finals against the New York Nets in 1975 when the Nets clinched the title. This brought a disappointing end to the Nuggets' time with the ABA as the team joined the NBA in the next season. The team won two division titles during their time in the ABA.

After moving to the NBA in 1976, the Nuggets continued their good run with legends like David Thompson, Marvin Webster, Dan Issel, and Bobby Jones. The team won two straight division titles in 1977 and 1978. However, the team struggled in the playoffs. After head coach Larry Brown left the team in 1979, the Nuggets suffered for a few years.

Then in the early 1980s, the team picked up some momentum with stars like Alex English and Kiki Vandeweghe. Notably, English won the scoring title in 1983. Interestingly, he is the only Nuggets player ever to win the award. The Nuggets reached the Western Conference Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers In the 1984-85 season. Los Angeles closed out the series 4-1. The franchise won division titles in 1985 and 1988. However, the disappointment in the playoffs continued. This was followed by a couple of years without playoff appearances.

The team had new-found energy in the form of Dikembe Mutombo in the mid-1990s. They made the playoffs in 1993 and 1994 only to again disappoint themselves. After this, the team went through its biggest playoff drought of eight years from 1995 to 2002. The Nuggets saw a change in ownership when Stan Kroenke bought the team in 2000. Then in 2003, the Nuggets drafted superstar Carmelo Anthony and acquired NBA legend Allen Iverson in 2006. In 2008, the team reached the WCF only to lose to Kobe Bryant and the Lakers.

[caption id="attachment_583330" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-583330 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210316174146/GettyImages-563987779.jpg" alt="Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony" width="1920" height="1328" /> Nuggets Carmelo Anthony and Lakers Kobe Bryant in Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center in Denver Monday April 28, 2008. (Photo by Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)[/caption]

Carmelo left the team in 2011 and head coach George Karl followed suit in 2013. The Nuggets then started their rebuild and hired Michael Malone as the head coach in 2014. Denver drafted Nikola Jokic in 2014 and Jamal Murray in 2016. The two have now become the cornerstones of the team. Jokic soon became one of the best players in the league, winning two straight NBA MVP awards. But they still struggled in the playoffs. The Nuggets once again lost the WCF against familiar foes Lakers in 2019. However, the team continued their good work and finally won their first-ever NBA title in the 2022-23 season against the Miami Heat.
<h2><b>Key Players and Coaches</b></h2>
The Denver Nuggets have had some legendary basketball players and coaches on their team over the years. The franchise has retired the jerseys of Alex English (2), Fat Lever (12), David Thompson (33), Byron Beck (40), Dan Issel (44), Dikembe Mutombo (55), and head coach Doug Moe. They have also had Hall of Famers like Allen Iverson, Tim Hardaway, Larry Brown, and so forth.
<h2><b>Denver Nuggets Rivals</b></h2>
The Denver Nuggets have an intense rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers because of their history. Prior to the 2022-23 season, the Nuggets had reached the NBA Western Conference Finals thrice. And the Lakers eliminated them on all three occasions. It dates back to 1985 WCF when Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and the Lakers defeated the Nuggets 4-1.

Then in the 2008-09 season, the rivalry intensified when Kobe Bryant and the Lakers faced an energetic Nuggets team led by Carmelo Anthony. The Lakers won the series 4-2. Then LeBron James and the Lakers eliminated the Nuggets in the 2020 WCF. Furthermore, the Lakers have also eliminated the Nuggets in the first round on four different occasions. The Nuggets finally had their revenge in the 2022-23 season by sweeping the Lakers in the WCF en route to their first ring.
<h2><b>Nuggets on Social Media</b></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nuggets/?hl=en"><span style="font-weight: 400">@nuggets</span></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/nuggets?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor"><span style="font-weight: 400">@nuggets</span></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/DenverNuggets/"><span style="font-weight: 400">@DenverNuggets</span></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Website</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.nba.com/nuggets"><span style="font-weight: 400">https://www.nba.com/nuggets</span></a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<table style="height: 737px" width="498">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Founded </span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1967</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Owner</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Kroenke Sports &amp; Entertainment</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">President</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Stan Kroenke</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Conference</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">West</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">General Manager</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Calvin Booth</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Head Coach</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Michael Malone</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Sponsors</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Western Union, UCHealth, Verizon, etc</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Arena</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ball Arena</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Championships</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Conference Titles</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Division Titles</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">12</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Team Value</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$1.93 Billion</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2></h2>

Denver Nuggets

History The original Denver Nuggets were founded in 1948 in the National Basketball League. After NBL merged with the Basketball Association of America to form the NBA, the Nuggets folded after playing the 1949-50 season as a charter team in the NBA. However, the current Nuggets team has its roots in the Denver Larks which was founded in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association. The team then changed the name to Denver Rockets before the first season. The franchise had good success in the ABA with a huge fan base. However, they struggled in the playoffs. After playing in the ABA for a few years, the franchise applied to join the NBA. In anticipation of the move to the NBA, the owners wanted a name change since the name Rockets was already in use with the Houston Rockets. So the team held a contest for a new name in 1974. Interestingly, the name &#8220;Nuggets&#8221; was chosen in honor of the original Nuggets that played in the NBL from 1948 to 1950. The Nuggets then finally joined the NBA in 1976. Who is the owner of the Denver Nuggets? Billionaire Stan Kroenke is the owner of the Denver Nuggets. The real estate mogul reportedly purchased the franchise along with NHL&#8217;s Colorado Avalanche from Charlie Lyons&#8217;s Ascent Entertainment Group for $450 million in 2000. He then organized his sports assets under the holding company Kroenke Sports &amp; Entertainment. The company currently owns Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Rams, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids, Colorado Mammoth, Arsenal F.C., Arsenal W.F.C., Los Angeles Gladiators, Los Angeles Guerrillas, etc. 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 Kroenke was born on July 29, 1947, in Columbia, Missouri, and came from very humble beginnings. From a very young age, Kroenke was very keen on business. After college, he dived into real estate and found major success in building shopping centers and office buildings. In 1974, he married Ann Walton who is the daughter of Walmart co-founder James Walton. Kroenke continued his ascension and has built a business empire over the years. He has an estimated net worth of $12.9 billion. Who is the General Manager of the Denver Nuggets? Calvin Booth is the General Manager of the Nuggets. Notably, Booth played in the NBA for ten years before starting his career in the front office. The Washington Wizards selected him as the 35th overall pick in the 1999 draft. Throughout his career, the 6&#8217;11&#8221; Booths struggled for playing time. After playing for eight teams in ten years, he called it quits. Booths then started his career in the front office as a scout for the New Orleans Pelicans in 2012. After one year, he joined the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he climbed the ranks to become the director of player personnel. In 2017, the Nuggets appointed Booth as the assistant GM and then named him the GM in 2020. Team Sponsors The Denver Nuggets reportedly signed a jersey patch sponsorship deal with the Denver-based Western Union in 2017. Ahead of the 2020-21 season, the Nuggets extended the deal for another three years. Some of the other major sponsors of the franchise are UCHealth, Molson Coors, Socios.com, Verizon, PointsBet, Avaya, Toyota, etc. Denver Nuggets Roster  Jamal Murray Point Guard 26  Nikola Jokic Center 28  Aaron Gordon Power Forward 27  Michael Porter Jr. Small Forward 24  Christian Braun Guard 22  Bruce Brown Small Forward 26  Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Shooting Guard 30  Jeff Green Power Forward 36  DeAndre Jordan Center 34  Thomas Bryant Center 25  Reggie Jackson Point Guard 33  Ish Smith Point Guard 34  Achievements and Wins The Nuggets&#8217; poor playoff run started back in their ABA days when the team reached the Finals against the New York Nets in 1975 when the Nets clinched the title. This brought a disappointing end to the Nuggets&#8217; time with the ABA as the team joined the NBA in the next season. The team won two division titles during their time in the ABA. After moving to the NBA in 1976, the Nuggets continued their good run with legends like David Thompson, Marvin Webster, Dan Issel, and Bobby Jones. The team won two straight division titles in 1977 and 1978. However, the team struggled in the playoffs. After head coach Larry Brown left the team in 1979, the Nuggets suffered for a few years. Then in the early 1980s, the team picked up some momentum with stars like Alex English and Kiki Vandeweghe. Notably, English won the scoring title in 1983. Interestingly, he is the only Nuggets player ever to win the award. The Nuggets reached the Western Conference Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers In the 1984-85 season. Los Angeles closed out the series 4-1. The franchise won division titles in 1985 and 1988. However, the disappointment in the playoffs continued. This was followed by a couple of years without playoff appearances. The team had new-found energy in the form of Dikembe Mutombo in the mid-1990s. They made the playoffs in 1993 and 1994 only to again disappoint themselves. After this, the team went through its biggest playoff drought of eight years from 1995 to 2002. The Nuggets saw a change in ownership when Stan Kroenke bought the team in 2000. Then in 2003, the Nuggets drafted superstar Carmelo Anthony and acquired NBA legend Allen Iverson in 2006. In 2008, the team reached the WCF only to lose to Kobe Bryant and the Lakers. Nuggets Carmelo Anthony and Lakers Kobe Bryant in Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center in Denver Monday April 28, 2008. (Photo by Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Carmelo left the team in 2011 and head coach George Karl followed suit in 2013. The Nuggets then started their rebuild and hired Michael Malone as the head coach in 2014. Denver drafted Nikola Jokic in 2014 and Jamal Murray in 2016. The two have now become the cornerstones of the team. Jokic soon became one of the best players in the league, winning two straight NBA MVP awards. But they still struggled in the playoffs. The Nuggets once again lost the WCF against familiar foes Lakers in 2019. However, the team continued their good work and finally won their first-ever NBA title in the 2022-23 season against the Miami Heat. Key Players and Coaches The Denver Nuggets have had some legendary basketball players and coaches on their team over the years. The franchise has retired the jerseys of Alex English (2), Fat Lever (12), David Thompson (33), Byron Beck (40), Dan Issel (44), Dikembe Mutombo (55), and head coach Doug Moe. They have also had Hall of Famers like Allen Iverson, Tim Hardaway, Larry Brown, and so forth. Denver Nuggets Rivals The Denver Nuggets have an intense rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers because of their history. Prior to the 2022-23 season, the Nuggets had reached the NBA Western Conference Finals thrice. And the Lakers eliminated them on all three occasions. It dates back to 1985 WCF when Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and the Lakers defeated the Nuggets 4-1. Then in the 2008-09 season, the rivalry intensified when Kobe Bryant and the Lakers faced an energetic Nuggets team led by Carmelo Anthony. The Lakers won the series 4-2. Then LeBron James and the Lakers eliminated the Nuggets in the 2020 WCF. Furthermore, the Lakers have also eliminated the Nuggets in the first round on four different occasions. The Nuggets finally had their revenge in the 2022-23 season by sweeping the Lakers in the WCF en route to their first ring. Nuggets on Social Media  Instagram @nuggets  Twitter @nuggets  Facebook @DenverNuggets  Website https://www.nba.com/nuggets    Founded  1967  Owner Kroenke Sports &amp; Entertainment  President Stan Kroenke  Conference West  General Manager Calvin Booth  Head Coach Michael Malone  Sponsors Western Union, UCHealth, Verizon, etc  Arena Ball Arena  Championships 1  Conference Titles 1  Division Titles 12  Team Value $1.93 Billion

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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.
<table style="border-collapse: collapse;width: 39.2857%;height: 72px">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<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>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<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>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<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>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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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<tr style="height: 24px">
<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>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<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>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<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>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<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>
</ul>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Nikola Jokic's Major Achievements and Awards</b></h2>
<ul>
 	<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>
</ul>
<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.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1792644" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/A0620962-731D-4E77-A9CC-B728533341DC.jpeg" alt="" />
<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.
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nikola JokiÄ‡</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nikola JokiÄ‡</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Date of Birth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">19th February, 1995</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Sombor, Serbia, FR Yugoslavia</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">28</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6 feet 11 inches</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">284 lb</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<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>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<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>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Serbian</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Serbian</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$50 Million</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$47.6 Million</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Natalija MaÄeÅ¡iÄ‡ (Wife)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Married</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Basketball Player</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Team</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Denver Nuggets</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Rings</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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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