$260 Million NBA Star, Who’s Close to 7 Ft Tall, Seen Dancing Shirtless in Europe
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Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player (2021 and 2022) Nikola Jokic is enjoying his offseason in Europe. In fact, a video of the 6’11” superstar dancing around a campfire with his brothers, friends, and family recently went viral on the internet. The 4-time NBA All-Star is clearly having the time of his life outside the basketball court.
After the season ended for the Denver Nuggets, Joker went back to his country Serbia to have the summer off. The 27-YO also visited the Eastern European country of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In other words, he enjoyed his time off the court to the fullest.
Nikola Jokić is living his best life in Serbia right now 🤣
(via negujmosrbski/IG) pic.twitter.com/phzxC6rT6p
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) July 11, 2022
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As it turns out, Jokic has been spending his time rafting during the day. The nights are perhaps reserved for partying and dancing. In this viral video, the Nuggets center is showing off his skills in the Balkan circle dance called “kolo”.
Nikola Jokic signs the biggest NBA contract ever
Nikola Jokic recently signed a staggering $260 million five-year deal with the Denver Nuggets. The contract will keep the center player in Denver through the 2027-28 season. And he will receive a $60 million player option in his last year.
Two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic has agreed to a five-year, $264 million supermax contract extension with the Denver Nuggets, the richest deal in NBA history, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Fifth season (2027-28) will be a player option at $60M.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2022
Jokic’s $260 million deal is the biggest contract signed in NBA history. The back-to-back MVP smashed all previous records as he does on the court.
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This year, the Joker averaged a whopping 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds, 1.47 steals, and 7.9 assists, shooting 58.3% from the floor. As a result, he finished first in the MVP voting, despite the Nuggets finishing sixth in the West.
Joker and the Denver Nuggets
Nikola Jokic has had a remarkable season with the Nuggets, as is visible from his staggering numbers. In fact, the Serbian recorded a league-high 19 triple-doubles throughout the course of the season. Moreover, he made it to his third All-NBA First Team in four years.
Jokic has influenced the game significantly over the years. In fact, it’s almost impossible to find a center like him with a high basketball IQ, incredible skills, and elite vision, all packed in one. The Balkan phenom announced his arrival to the world after becoming the first Round 2 pick to win an MVP.
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However, Jokic’s massive contract has sparked some doubts in the NBA community. The Joker is yet to deliver a championship to his team. Moreover, this year the Nuggets got knocked out in the first round of the playoffs.
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Nevertheless, Jokic is currently spending some quality time off the court probably to reinvent and come back with a fresh mind. In the meantime, he will play for the Serbian national team in the upcoming Eurobasket tournament.
Stay tuned for more updates!