Nikola Jokic Brothers

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Nikola Jokic
Nikola Jokic with his brothers. (Source: Getty)

Nikola Jokic, who was born in Sombor, Serbia on February 19, 1995, is a Serbian center for the Denver Nuggets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He started his professional career with Serbian side Mega Basket in 2012 and remained at the team for two seasons before declaring for the NBA draft. He was drafted as the 41st overall pick by the Nuggets in the second round of the 2014 NBA draft.

Jokic, who is a four-time Serbian Player of the Year, helped the Denver Nuggets win the NBA championship in 2023. He is a seven-time NBA All-Star (2019 to 2025) and was named the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2021, 2022, and 2024. He is the first player in Nuggets history to receive the MVP award. He is the lowest draft pick in the NBA to win the MVP award and was the first center since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000 to do so.

Who are Nikola Jokic's Brothers?

Nikola Jokic has two elder brothers named Strahinja Jokic and Nemanja Jokic, according to People.

Strahinja Jokic

Strahinja Jokic was a professional basketball player who played for a number of Serbian teams before he retired, according to People.

Nemanja Jokic

Nemanja Jokic played college basketball at University of Detroit Mercy before moving to the C.W. Post Campus at Long Island University, as per People.

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Who are Nikola Jokic's Parents?

Nikola Jokic was born to parents Branislav Jokic and Nikolina Jokic in Sombor, Serbia. His father worked as an agricultural engineer, as per People.

Who is Nikola Jokic's Wife?

Nikola Jokic married his high school sweetheart Natalija Jokic (née Natalija Macesic) in October 2020. They welcomed their daughter, Ognjena, in September 2021, as per People.

FAQs on Nikola Jokic

A. Nikola Jokic is married to Natalija Jokic.

A. Nikola Jokic has two brothers, Strahinja Jokic and Nemanja Jokic.

A. Nikola Jokic weighs 284 pounds or 129 kilograms and stands at 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 meters) tall.

A. Nikola Jokic's NBA 2K25 rating is 97. He is the highest rated player in the video game.

A. Nikola Jokic is of Serbian nationality.

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