“Great at Reeks of Insecurity”: Internet Slams Nikola Jokić Critics After Watching His Long-Lost Passion Beside NBA

Equestrian sport is a popular sport and has fans in all the strata of the society and community. Love, care, and zeal by the performance of a four-legged animal attract people towards it. Celebrities from the entertainment world are known for their love for horses with their huge splashing on the purchase of equestrian properties. But, less was known about the athletes.

In a recent incident, a video surfaced on social media featuring an NBA star celebrating the victory of his horse in a hometown horse race. Critics were quick to accuse him of prioritizing this new sport over his original one. However, fans on the internet swiftly rebuked these critics after viewing the video, applauding the athlete for his enthusiastic engagement in his newfound passion.

Nikola Jokic’s equestrian celebration

Nikola Jokic had a passion for the equestrian since his childhood days. He had a strong connection with horses and even thought of pursuing a career in horse riding before moving to basketball. A clip was shared on Instagram by CBS Sports with the caption “There’s levels for Jokic “. In the clip, a comparison of his two celebrations of winning is shown. In one, he was seen celebrating winning the title with his NBA team Denver Nuggets this year and the other was after winning a horse race in his hometown. In the former, he doesn’t look so static, drinking a can but in the latter, he is dancing with the trophy.

Jokic’s horse race celebration is from his hometown Sombor, Serbia, which he visited after winning the NBA title. He arrived there as his horse was taking part in a race. Previously, he openly confessed that his true passion lay in horses, leading him to work as a stable boy in stables. The grace and allure of horses captivated his heart. His initial interest in basketball was driven by the influence of his two elder brothers who were involved in the sport. Jokic now possesses around half a dozen or more horses, including a racehorse named Dream Catcher. When he celebrated his horse race victory, fans were left awestruck and responded by vehemently criticizing those who had earlier criticized the NBA star. They flooded the comments section with praise and admiration for his passion.

Fan’s ecstatic with the NBA star’s equestrian celebration

The clip of Nikola Jokic celebrating his horse winning the race drew reactions from fans and the internet who did not shy away from commenting and sharing their thoughts. One fan said, “He knew he was going to win that NBA championship he didn’t know if his horse would win tho” giving the reason behind the intensity in his celebration of a horse race win. Another fan said, “People giving him crap for not being so obsessed with the sport he’s great at reeks of insecurity,” giving a reply to critics by saying that he is already great in basketball by all means.

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Another social media user wrote,  “He’s really humble and a chill dude I respect that a lot,” praising his humbleness and giving his respect to the star. Another fan said, “His Job vs. what he really loves,” drawing a comparison by describing basketball as his job and horserace as his love. Another person wrote, “Winning the NBA championship was just a side quest,” suggesting that after watching his celebration it looks like the NBA title was just his side quest.

The video captures two celebratory moments of the NBA star, showcasing his accomplishments as a skilled and accomplished basketball player. Horse racing, on the other hand, represents his rekindled and cherished passion, one that he indulges in during his breaks from basketball. The fans have wholeheartedly rallied behind their star, offering unwavering support as he pursues his newfound passion.

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