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 the 2024-25 season is his 10th 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 with the 41st overall pick 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, and rebounding skills. He has also been named a six-time NBA all-star from 2019 to 2024 and the NBA's Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2021, 2022, and 2024. Standing at 6'11", Jokic is not only an exceptional scorer and rebounder but also one of the greatest passing big men in NBA history. His jaw-dropping playmaking skills often lead to double-digit assists as well, which in turn results in triple-doubles. This is why Jokic currently holds the record for the most regular-season triple-doubles by a center in NBA history and the most playoff triple-doubles by a center in NBA history. He is also the only player in NBA history to score at least 2000 points, grab 1000 rebounds, and dish out 500 assists in a single season—a testament to his versatility and all-around brilliance on the court.
| Name | Nikola Jokic |
| Net Worth | $80 million approximately |
| Age | February 19, 1995 (age 29) |
| Residence | Denver, Colorado |
| Position | Center |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Source of Wealth | Professional Basketball, Endorsements, and Investments |
| Salary | $51.4 million (2024-25 season) |
| Endorsements | 361 Degrees, Western Union, Somborac, Panini, Expedia Group, |
Nikola Jokic’s Net Worth in 2024?
Nikola Jokic has an estimated net worth of approximately $80 million, According to Celebrity Net Worth. As of November 2024, He is on a historic supermax contract with the Denver Nuggets worth $276 million. When this contract was signed, it was the largest contract in NBA history.
Nikola Jokic’s Salary
Nikola Jokic's current salary is $51.4 million for the 2024-2025 NBA season. The 2024-25 season is the second 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 3 times NBA MVP, Nikola Jokic has secured endorsement deals with major brands such as:
361 Degrees (Nikola Jokic signed a multi-year deal with Chinese sports apparel giant 361 Degrees in December 2023, who will manufacture the basketball shoe line 'Joker' for him.)
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 $8 million as per Forbes.
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.
Where was Nikola Jokic drafted?
Nikola Jokic Net Worth Growth
Nikola Jokic’s Awards and Achievements
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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.
A. Nikola Jokic's jersey number is 15.
