“Jokic Wasn’t Lying” – US Fans Left Speechless After Euro League Arena Erupts

US fans were left speechless and in awe after seeing the fan base in Euro League erupt.

“Jokic Wasn’t Lying” – US Fans Left Speechless After Euro League Arena Erupts

Nikola Jokic (Image credits - Firstsportz)

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Very few would debate that Nikola Jokic is the best player in the world at the moment. The Denver Nuggets center is often considered the greatest draft steal in NBA history. Jokic was picked by the Nuggets as the 41st overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft. He has gone on to win three league MVPs and has helped the Nuggets win their first-ever NBA championship in 2023.

This season has been no different for the Serbian. Nikola Jokic is currently averaging 29.5 points, 12.3 rebounds and 10.9 assists per game as the Nuggets sit at second place in the Western Conference standings behind only the defending champions. the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Before being drafted into the NBA, Jokic was playing professional basketball in the ABA League in Europe. A professional league that comprises clubs, particularly from Eastern Europe. The Serb was even nominated as the ABA League MVP in 2015.

It is well-known that football rules in Europe. But the Euro League is also known for having some of the best and most passionate fans, often creating an atmosphere that could be intimidating to most opposition. When it comes to the Euro League, some of the best fanbases are usually from Serbia, Greece, Turkiye and Lithuania, which include clubs such as Panathinaikos, Partizan, Olympiacos, Crvena Zvezda, and Fenerbahçe.

A couple of years ago, during the 2023 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, a journalist asked Jokic about how the experience was when the Miami fans were booing him. Jokic calmly answered, “I played in Serbia, brother,” indicating that he has played in way more hostile environments in his home country.

US fans react to the Euro League fanbase on the internet

Several fans in the US took to the internet to display their awe after some videos from the Euro League arenas went viral on social media.

Here are some of the reactions:

NBA Insider skips NBA Cup finals for Euro League Serbian Derby

The Serbian Derby, commonly referred to as the Eternal Derby between Partizan and Crvena Zvezda, is one of the most iconic rivalries in the Euro League. These two clubs are the biggest and most popular franchises in Serbia. The atmosphere created during these games are second to none.

Serbian Derby
Serbian Derby (Image rights – Euro Hoops)

NBA Insider and ESPN sportswriter Brian Windhorst revealed that he would be skipping the NBA Cup finals in Vegas as he would be attending the Serbian Derby in Belgrade instead.

This has been on my basketball bucket list for a really long time. I’m coming at a time where it’s very intense so I am actually very excited about it even though it is very stressful for all the Partizan fans. I’m looking forward to the experience, I want it to be a memorable experience and I think that’s what I am gonna get.

In the end, it was the Partizan who claimed a memorable 79-76 victory over their eternal rivals after bouncing back from a 16-point deficit.

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