Nikola Jokic is arguably the best player in the NBA. He has won two MVP trophies and earned five All-Star and All-NBA selections. He will capture his first championship ring this year if his Nuggets can defeat the Heat.
But the 28-year-old center has never been concerned with receiving the most votes for individual awards or building up a personal brand. For Jokic, there is only his family — and everything else comes after that.
“Basketball is not the main thing in my life, and [it] probably never is going to be,” Jokic said ahead of the NBA Finals. “And, to be honest, I like it because I have something more at home that is more important than basketball. …
“Especially when you get bad days, good days, when you go home, it’s always normal. And I think that’s the best thing.”
Anyone who has seen how Jokic operates knows that he is simply telling the truth. His family is the biggest source of joy in his life.
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Nikola Jokic’s family tree
Older brothers: Nemanja and Strahinja Jokic
Nikola’s brothers, Nemanja and Strahinja, have been standing alongside him through every step of his journey, from his humble beginnings in Sombor, Serbia, to NBA superstardom in Denver.
Back in 2016, Nikola told Slam that he…
