Nikola Jokic
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 19, 1995 Sombor, Serbia |
| Nationality | Serbian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 284 lb (129 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 2014 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall |
| Selected by the Denver Nuggets | |
| Playing career | 2015–present |
| Position | Center |
Nikola Jokic (born February 19, 1995 in Sombor, Serbia) is a Serbian NBA basketball player. He has played in the NBA since 2015 for the Denver Nuggets. Jokic has won three NBA MVP awards and made seven All-Star teams.[1] He led the Nuggets to their first NBA Championship in 2023. Denver defeated the Miami Heat and Jokic won the Finals MVP award.[2] In December 2025, Jokic became the all-time leader in career assists for NBA Centers, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.[3]
References
- ↑ "Nikola Jokic". Pro Basketball Reference. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
- ↑ "NBA History - Finals MVP". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
- ↑ "MOST ASSISTS BY A CENTER IN NBA HISTORY - Nikola Jokic". NBA.com. Retrieved 2025-12-29.