Nikola Jokic is a winner this summer time in spite of everything — on the racecourse.
The Denver Nuggets star emotionally celebrated after his horse received a race in Subotica, Serbia. As soon as his horse crossed the end line, cameras discovered Jokic in tears on the facet earlier than he hopped over a gate to satisfy his horse and the motive force.
Jokic then helped elevate his driver and sprayed and dumped champagne on the group, horse included, earlier than he poured champagne on himself.
His enthusiastic celebration introduced speedy comparisons to his response when he received the 2023 NBA Finals and said within the on-court interview: “The job is completed. We are able to go house now.”
Within the ensuing information convention, when requested in regards to the upcoming championship parade, Jokic responded: “No. I must go house.” He clarified his feedback have been as a result of his horse races happen on Sundays, and the parade on the upcoming Thursday would lower it shut.
Jokic’s love for horses is nothing new. He fell in love with them when he was 12, when his household took him to race day in his hometown. He even received his 2022 MVP award in Serbia whereas he rode again to his horse steady.
Through the 2023 offseason, Jokic and his teammate Aaron Gordon watched a horse race collectively in Serbia. American horse jockey Tim Tetrick — who Jokic related with — said that horse racing is a ardour for Jokic and predicted that the three-time MVP shall be a horse coach when he retires.
Jokic is coming off a season wherein he averaged 29.6 factors, 12.7 rebounds and 10.2 assists.