Basketball is what Nikola Jokic likes to do and is most passionate about. Thanks to talent and hard work, the Serbian bigman has now become an NBA champion, MVP and Finals MVP title holder.
It wouldn’t be wrong to call “The Joker” one of the best basketball players in the world at the moment, easily recognized by millions of fans around the world. However, the player Born in 1995, he doesn’t like this popularity.
Nikola Jokic shared about the above topic in a recent podcast episode with teammate Michael Porter Jr. as follows:
“After all, we are professional basketball players. We have the skills, qualifications and determination to do well what we do to gain success and fame. From here, the media began to surround us and bring in a significant source of income.
Being famous like this brings many benefits, which is why many people like it. But personally, I don’t like being famous. Now that I’m still playing, when I retire I just wish that no one would know me.”
Talking more about life after his basketball career, Jokic said: “I just have a simple wish that my family will have a normal life in the future. When my children are born and grow up, they will know me as their father instead of a famous former basketball player.
Besides, I also want to be able to disappear from social networks and become a normal person. I don’t know if it’s okay or not, but sometimes I just want to go out to eat with friends, hang out with my family or go horseback riding a few times without being noticed by others.”
There are many NBA players who strive to practice and compete out of passion, but it cannot be denied that there are also many who try to compete at the highest level of basketball for the money and luxurious lifestyle it brings.
The average salary from several million to tens of millions of US dollars per year is more than enough for such a luxurious life. But for Nikola Jokic, he always wants a more peaceful and quiet journey.
Last summer, right after winning the NBA championship, the Denver Nuggets star was recognized all over Europe, especially at horse racing tournaments – where he previously seemed quite comfortable because he was in a different world away from football. basket.
It’s hard to stop the popularity that comes with the success that Nikola Jokic has, especially when he is considered one of the best players in the world at this time.
The attraction of “The Joker” may only decrease somewhat after he retires, but that will be a story in the very distant future. Not to mention a player with a large body like Jokic, even if he can compete. Whether he fights or not, it’s still difficult for him to “normalize” his life.
