Nikola Jokic: From Sleeper Pick To NBA Superstar!
Is it possible for a future Hall of Famer to be drafted during a Taco Bell commercial and simultaneously be fast asleep? Absolutely, and that's precisely how the improbable journey of Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets' linchpin, began.
The Denver Nuggets selected Nikola Jokic with the 41st pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, a moment that, in its own peculiar way, foreshadowed the unconventional superstardom that was to come. When Jokic's name was announced, two rather bizarre occurrences unfolded. Firstly, the televised NBA Draft was in the midst of a commercial break a Taco Bell advertisement, to be precise. Secondly, and perhaps even more astonishingly, Jokic himself was fast asleep back in Serbia, oblivious to the life-altering event unfolding across the Atlantic.
| Nikola Jokic: Bio, Career & Professional Information | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Nikola Jokic |
| Nickname | The Joker |
| Date of Birth | February 19, 1995 |
| Place of Birth | Sombor, Serbia |
| Nationality | Serbian |
| Height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Weight | 284 lb (129 kg) |
| Position | Center |
| Current Team | Denver Nuggets |
| NBA Draft | 2014 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall |
| Jersey Number | 15 |
| College/Previous Team | Mega Basket (Serbia) |
| NBA Career | 2015present |
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| Official Website | [ NBA.com Profile ] |
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