NBA 2024 draft green room invites Nikola Jokic…read more
Since his season ended earlier than he would have liked, Jokic has plenty of time to considerย whether he would join Serbiaโs menโs basketball team to make a serious push for Olympic qualification. While the Joker has blossomed into a terrific athlete in the United States, his homeland hasnโt experienced the benefits of seeing him play for quite a while now.
However, he finally made a decision to end all speculation about his eligibility, and itโs news that plenty of Serbians (and NBA fans) would love to hear.
Nikola Jokic will join Serbiaโs preliminary Olympic team after his disappointing season with the Denver Nuggets
The Associated Press released a quick article that ends the doubts in everyoneโs minds:ย The Joker will grace Paris with his presence.
While nothing is still set in stone until the actual games start, itโs an encouraging sign for Serbian basketball to see their most talented player included in the lineup.
The piece also included other NBA players who would join Jokic on this trip:
Jokic last played for his country in the 2019 FIBA World Cup, where he put up a stellar display that was a prophecy to his on-court rampage today. He averaged 11.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists on 68% shooting and 40% from deepย through eight games.
Jokicโs inclusion to the Serbian lineup adds another tough opponent for USA Basketballโs plans to regain dominance in international tournaments. They can only imagine the kind of havoc heโll cause on the floor when they can barely contain him when heโs with his Denver Nuggets
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