Born on February 19, 1995, in Sombor, Serbia, Nikola Jokic is a Serbian professional basketball player who plays as a Center for the Denver Nuggets and will be playing his 9th NBA season. Jokic began his professional career with the Serbian team Mega Basket in 2012 and played there for two seasons before declaring for the NBA draft. Jokic was selected by the Nuggets in the second round of the 2014 NBA draft.
Nikola Jokic is well known for his all-around skills as a center, including his playmaking ability, shooting range, and rebounding skills. He has also been named a five-time NBA all-star from 2019 to 2023 and the NBA's Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the 2021 and 2022 seasons, thus becoming the first player in Nuggets history to receive the honor. The Nuggets star also represents the Serbian national basketball team, winning a silver medal at the 2016 Olympic Games.
Name | Nikola Jokic |
Net Worth | $50 million approximately |
Age | February 19, 1995 (age 28) |
Residence | Denver, Colorado |
Position | Center |
Marital Status | Married |
Source of Wealth | Professional Basketball, Endorsements, and Investments |
Salary | $47.6 million (2023-24 season) |
Endorsements | Nike, Western Union, Somborac, Panini |
Nikola Jokic’s Net Worth in 2024?
Nikola Jokic has an estimated net worth of approximately $50 million, as of January 2024. He has signed a historic contract extension with the Denver Nuggets for a record-breaking $276 million, making it the largest contract in NBA history at the time.
Nikola Jokic’s Salary
Nikola Jokic has a current salary of $47.6 million for the 2023-2024 NBA season. The 2023-24 season is the starting year of his five-year contract extension with the Denver Nuggets that he signed in 2022.
Seasons | Salary |
2023-2024 | $47.6 million |
2024-2025 | $51.4 million |
2025-2026 | $55.2 million |
2026-2027 | $59 million |
2027-2028 | $62.8 million |
Nikola Jokic’s endorsements
The 2 times NBA MVP has secured endorsement deals with major brands such as:
Nike (He signed a multi-year deal with Nike in 2020, endorsing the basketball shoes)
Western Union
Somborac (a Serbian company that produces rakija, a traditional fruit brandy)
Panini (a trading card company)
His reported earnings from these deals are estimated to be around $750,000, but with his recent achievement of winning the MVP award, his income from endorsements is likely to increase.
Nikola Jokic’s House and Car
Nikola Jokic owns a $2.4 million home in Denver, Colorado in 2019 which includes six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and a spacious backyard with a pool. The Serbian Center owns several cars, including a Jeep Grand Cherokee, a Range Rover, and a Mercedes-Benz GLE 43 AMG.
Nikola Jokic’s Investments
Jokic has reportedly purchased several properties in Serbia, including an apartment complex in his hometown of Sombor. He has also expressed a desire to invest in the development of basketball courts and facilities in Serbia.
In addition, Jokic is a co-owner of the Serbian basketball club BC Mega Basket, which he played for before joining the NBA.
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FAQs
A. Jokic is reported as being 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 meters) talland weighs 284 lb or 129 kg.
A. Yes, Nikola Jokic has two older brothers, Strahinja and Nemanja who also played basketball.
A. Natalija Mačešić is the wife of Nikola Jokic. The two have been together since many years.