Biografie von Nikola Jokić
Nikola Jokić wurde am 19. Februar 1995 in Sombor, Serbien, geboren. Als 41. Pick im NBA Draft 2014 von den Denver Nuggets ausgewählt, gewann Jokić aufeinanderfolgende MVP-Auszeichnungen in 2021 und 2022, führte die Nuggets 2023 zu ihrer ersten NBA-Meisterschaft und gewann 2024 einen dritten MVP.
Personal Life
Who are Nikola Jokić's parents?
Branislav Jokić, Natalija Jokić
Did Nikola Jokić have siblings?
Yes — Strahinja Jokić, Nemanja Jokić.
Was Nikola Jokić married?
Nikola Jokić war einmal verheiratet, mit Natalija Mačešić (2020–None).
Did Nikola Jokić have children?
Nikola Jokić had 1 child: Ognja Jokić (born 2023).
What religion was Nikola Jokić?
Nikola Jokić was Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
What was Nikola Jokić's ethnicity?
Nikola Jokić was of Serbian heritage.
Karriere-Highlights
Auszeichnungen
- NBA MVP (2021, 2022, 2024)
- NBA Champion (2023)
- NBA Finals MVP (2023)
- All-Star selections (multiple)
Facts About Nikola Jokić
- He was selected 41st overall in the 2014 NBA Draft — widely considered the greatest draft steal in NBA history
- He is the only center to win multiple NBA MVP awards since Shaquille O'Neal
- He is passionate about horse racing and owns racehorses in Serbia
- His draft announcement was shown during a pizza commercial break on ESPN
Zitate von Nikola Jokić
"I don't need to score 40 points to be happy. I just want to win."
"Basketball is a team sport. It's always about the team."
Vermächtnis
Nikola Jokić hat grundlegend verändert, wie die Center-Position im Basketball verstanden wird. Viele Analysten betrachten ihn als den besten passenden Big Man in der NBA-Geschichte.
Sources
Last verified: 2026-05-30