Born on February 19, 1995, in Sombor, Serbia, Nikola Jokic is a Serbian professional basketball player who plays as a Center for the Denver Nuggets. Jokic began his professional career with the Serbian team Mega Basket in 2012 and played there for two seasons before declaring for the NBA draft. He was selected by the Nuggets in the second round of the 2014 NBA draft.
Since entering the NBA, Jokic is well known for his all-around skills as a center. Often hailed as the greatest passing big man in basketball history, Jokic, affectionately called "The Joker" brings a unique playstyle to the court. He showcases a level of playmaking rarely seen from someone of his stature. The sheer spectacle of Jokic orchestrating plays out of thin air has elevated him to a league of his own.
Nikola Jokic Height
Nikola Jokic is 6 feet 11 inches tall (2.11 meters). He weighs 284 lb or 129 kg. The 29-year-old Serbian ace for the Denver Nuggets was born on February 19, 1995.
Read more about Nikola Jokic's Net Worth.
Nikola Jokic Position
Nikola Jokic plays at the position of Center for the Denver Nuggets. Jokic is known for his versatile offensive game and has a few favorites, including the fadeaway jump shot which he often uses to make separation from the defenders, and the floater which he utilizes while driving towards the rim, to avoid block by the tall defenders.
Nikola Jokic Wingspan
Nikola Jokic has a wingspan of 7 feet 3 inches (221 cm), which is considered good for a player who plays in the center position. His long wingspan helps him on both sides of the court when it comes to defending along the paint or shooting over the tall defenders and taking rebounds. Thus, becomes a key player for his team who can have a huge impact on the game.
Nikola Jokic Ethnicity
FAQs
Q. Does Nikola Jokic have a baby?
A. Yes, the Nuggets star has one daughter named Ognjena with his wife Natalija Macesic.
A. Yes, the Nuggets star has one daughter named Ognjena with his wife Natalija Macesic.
Q. Who is Nikola Jokic’s wife?
A. Nikola Jokic is married to Natalija Macesic who is a psychologist. They both met at high school.
A. Nikola Jokic is married to Natalija Macesic who is a psychologist. They both met at high school.
Q. Where is Nikola Jokic from?
A. Nikola Jokic is from Serbia and currently plays for the Denver Nuggets in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
A. Nikola Jokic is from Serbia and currently plays for the Denver Nuggets in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Q. How many brothers does Jokic have?
A. Nikola Jokic has two brothers, Nemanja Jokic and Strahinja Jokic. Both have basketball as their background and are a decade older than Jokic.
A. Nikola Jokic has two brothers, Nemanja Jokic and Strahinja Jokic. Both have basketball as their background and are a decade older than Jokic.
Q. When was Nikola Jokic drafted to the NBA?
A. Nikola Jokic was selected in the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft by the Nuggets.
A. Nikola Jokic was selected in the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft by the Nuggets.