Serbian Tennis legend Novak Djokovic witnessed another Serbian legend from a very different sport live in action on Saturday. Novak Djokovic was in attendance as the Denver Nuggets went on to register a 124-114 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers to prolong their win streak to six games this season in the NBA. After the game, Djokovic and Jokic shared a warm embrace, with former NBA player and another Serbian basketball legend Vlade Divac also joining the duo.
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When the 24-time grand slam champion met the NBA superstar both of them conversed in Serbian but when the conversation was translated it revealed why Jokic chuckled while hugging Novak Djokovic. Jokic was initially hesitant to hug Djokovic as he was “sweaty” after the game but Djokovic did not care for it and invited his fellow countryman for a hug by saying
“Come on, who cares” He said.
fans loved this little moment between the duo
“Joker meets the Joker” One fan wrote.
“JOKIC DESERVES THE MVP THIS YEAR.” another added.
“lol i think jokic made a vaccine joke there” another wrote.
Jokic idolized Novak Djokovic from his childhood
Nikola Jokic idolized Novak Djokovic from his childhood and always wanted to be like the Serbian. Jokic fell in love with the tennis star after his global dominance in his sport and all the good work he was doing in the country through his foundation.
“I don’t have his number, to be honest, but he is the guy who represents Serbia in a much bigger scene. He is a Serbian ambassador. He’s really an idol to the kids in Serbia and not just on the court, but in the things his foundation is doing. He is the guy you can look up to, I want to be like him. He’s doing something great for kids, for Serbia, for everything. We cannot be compared,” Nikola Jokic said in a previous interview.
The Denver Nuggets are having a brilliant season and Nikola Jokic is magical as usual. The Denver Nuggets are currently seated at third position in the Western Conference with 42 wins in 61 games. They will be looking to continue their red-hot form against the Phoenix Suns on the 6th of March.
