Does Nikola Jokić have a brother who is an MMA fighter? Learn all there is to know about the Nuggets star’s brother.
Nikola Jokić is the youngest of the three Jokić brothers and the two-time NBA MVP is among the most well-known basketball players in the league. However, not many know about the athletic accomplishments of his second eldest brother, Nemanja.
Like his siblings, Nemanja Jokic began his professional career as a hooper in college, competing as a Division 1 basketball player at the University of Detroit Mercy. Despite being the shortest of the Jokic brothers at 6’6, the middle child of the Jokic family averaged an impressive 3.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. Jokic’s athletic abilities extend beyond the basketball court.
The 38-year-old is also a professional fighter and made his MMA debut in 2018. While Nemanja Jokić hasn’t competed recently, he remains undefeated as a mixed martial artist with a 3-0 record. Furthermore, all three of his victories came by way of knockout. He has also competed in amateur Muay Thai, fighting William Vandervier at the SCL: Army vs. Marines 10 event in 2021. Nemanja Jokić dominated the fight before knocking his opponent out with a spectacular head kick.
Who is the other Jokić brother and what is he known for?
The eldest Jokić brother is called Strahinja Jokić and is known for being a basketball player.
Strahinja Jokić, the eldest of the three brothers, is also a basketball player and is credited for inspiring Nikola to pursue the sport. Standing at 6’8”, the Serbian native played basketball in Europe for most of his career.
The Jokić brothers are highly protective of Nikola, who plays center for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA and can be seen sitting courtside supporting him during games. On one occasion in November 2021, Nikola Jokić clashed with Miami Heat forward Markieff Morris, leading to hostilities breaking out between the families of both players on social media. It would certainly be interesting to watch the Jokić brothers fight it out against the Morris brothers.
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