Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, a key figure in the upcoming FIBA EuroBasket tournament, continues to draw admiration for his exceptional skills and leadership. With him at the forefront, Serbia recently secured a 91-81 victory over Germany in the DBB SuperCup Final, positioning the team as strong contenders for the continental crown.
Respect from Rivals Highlights Jokic’s Impact Beyond the Court
Before the Serbia–Germany matchup, Dennis Schroder, who plays against Jokic internationally, shared his admiration for the Serbian star’s balanced approach to life and basketball. Schroder highlighted Jokic’s priorities outside the sport, praising his dedication to family and personal passions such as caring for his horses.
I find it fascinating that basketball really only comes second or third in his life,
Schroder told Magenta Sport.
He enjoys spending time with his family and his horses. He lives for the things that matter to him.
Schroder also reflected on Jokic’s legacy as both a player and a father, emphasizing that while Jokic wishes to be remembered most for his role in family life, his talent on the court is undeniable.
He says he doesn’t want to be remembered in the books for basketball, but for how good he is as a father,
Schroder continued.
But as a player, he’s the best in the world. Well, it’s just like that, based on the stats and what he’s been doing in the league for the past three, four, five years, how he dominates.
Upcoming Exhibition Match to Feature Jokic vs. Doncic Showdown
As part of their final preparations for the EuroBasket tournament, Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers will face off in an exhibition game on Thursday. The meeting of these basketball stars from Serbia and Slovenia has stirred excitement among their passionate fanbases.
Nebojsa Covic, president of the Serbian Basketball Federation, expressed optimism about the event’s turnout, expecting a packed arena at Belgrade’s 18,356-seat venue. While ticket demand exceeds capacity, Covic stressed the need for cautious ticket distribution.
There are more tickets, of course, but it has to be done very carefully,
Covic shared with BasketNews.
Because if we had the opportunity to sell 100,000, we would sell 100,000 tickets.
This exhibition will not only set the tone for Serbia and Slovenia’s EuroBasket campaigns but also provide a glimpse of the intense competition to come.