Nikola Jokic biography, net worth and luxury collection

• He is a Serbian professional basketball player
• He was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the 2014 NBA draft
• He helped Serbia win a silver medal at the 2016 FIBA World Cup and a gold medal at the 2017 EuroBasket

Nikola Jokic is a Serbian basketball player whose net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $50 million, primarily from his salary as a player in the NBA. Jokic has blossomed into one of the most dominant players in the NBA as he’s a skilled scorer, rebounder and passer. He has won the NBA Most Valuable Player award twice and has been selected to the All-NBA First Team four times.

Jokic is a member of the Serbian national team and he helped Serbia win a silver medal at the 2016 FIBA World Cup and a gold medal at the 2017 EuroBasket. He began playing basketball at a young age and joined the youth academy of KK Vojvodina, a professional team in Serbia where he made his professional debut, quickly establishing himself as one of the top young players in Europe. 

He was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the 2014 NBA draft and has been top on the list of the most fun-loved basketball players in 2023.

Nikola Jokic Biography

Nikola Jokic Net Worth

Nikola Jokic’s NBA career has been successful and he has garnered an impressive net worth of about $50 million from his NBA salary, though he also has endorsements and business ventures.

He was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the 2014 NBA draft and earned about $47.6 million playing for the team this season, the first year of his massive five-year $272 million contract extension he signed with the team and he will likely earn bonuses so his salary will be about $48 million.

Nikola Jukic. Photo/Denver Sports

His salary is likely to increase every year throughout his contract extension and by the final year of his contract, he will be earning a base salary of $62.8 million. In addition to his NBA salary, he also has several endorsements he earns from that generate income, which has significantly helped in the growth of his net worth.

Nikola Jokic Personal Life

Nikola Jokic was born on February 19 1995 in Sombor, Serbia, FR, Yugoslavia to Branislav and Nikolina. His father Branislav was an agricultural engineer who instilled in his sons a strong work ethic and the importance of family values. His elder brother Strahhinja played professional basketball in Europe and was a major influence on Nikola’s early development. His middle brother Nemanja also played college basketball in the United States before pursuing a business career.

The player attended his primary and secondary education in his hometown of Sombor, Serbia. From a young age, the player dedicated himself to playing basketball and he joined KK Vojvodina’s youth academy at the age of twelve. As his basketball career progressed, his primary focus shifted to professional training and athletic development which likely involved specialized coaching and basketball-related programs focused on game skills, conditioning and strategies.

At 17 years old, his play skills attracted the attention of scouts which led him to the senior team. Though he did so well, he was not considered a top prospect for the 2014 NBA draft, he was eventually selected by the Denver Nuggets in the second round, 41st overall pick. He is married to Natalija, a psychologist by profession and they are blessed with a daughter.

Nikola Jokic Career

Nikola Jokic is a Serbian basketball player who blossomed into one of the most dominant players in the NBA as he’s a skilled scorer, rebounder and passer. He has won the NBA Most Valuable Player award twice and has been selected to the All-NBA First Team four times.

He is a member of the Serbian national team and he helped Serbia win a silver medal at the 2016 FIBA World Cup and a gold medal at the 2017 EuroBasket. He began playing basketball at a young age and joined the youth academy of KK Vojvodina, a professional team in Serbia where he made his professional debut, quickly establishing himself as one of the top young players in Europe. 

Nikola Jokic. Photo/Sports Illustrated

He was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the 2014 NBA draft and has been top on the list of the most fun-loved basketball players in 2023.

Luxury Collection

Nikola is a wealthy player if we base it on his net worth, meaning he can comfortably afford one or several high-end cars customized to his request.

FAQs

1. How old is Jokic?

28 years old

2. What is his net worth in 2023?

$50 million

3. Was he drafted in the NBA?

Yes

4. Who drafted him?

Denver Nuggets

5. Which team is he currently playing for?

Denver Nuggets