Jokic redefined the center—he reads defenses from the high post like a point guard and delivers penetrating passes. Hand-offs and post facilitation come naturally; he is the era’s most creative "basketball artist."
Drafted 41st in 2014, Jokic was once mocked for his frame and demeanor. With elite IQ and touch he became a premier star and the face of Serbian basketball.
In 2022-23, Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets past Miami 4-1 for the franchise’s first championship, earning his first Finals MVP with near-triple-double numbers around 30 points.