Nikola Jokic breaks silence on Novak Djokovic comparisons after humiliating LeBron James’ Lakers in Conference Final

NBA Serbian superstar Nikola Jokic says he cannot be compared with Novak Djokovic

Nikola Jokic breaks silence on Novak Djokovic comparisons after humiliating LeBron James’ Lakers in Conference Final

Image Credit: Nikola Jokic (CNN) and Novak Djokovic (NBC)

Nikola Jokic and Novak Djokovic are the two most popular Serbian players in the world. Though they don’t play the same sport, both have immense respect and get great inspiration from one another. Jokic is currently the biggest talk of the town in the NBA circuit. Nikola Jokic led his team, the Denver Nuggets, to their first-ever NBA finals by defeating LA Lakers 113 to 111 in a very tight match.

In the post-match conference, Jokic was jokingly asked by an interviewer whether he has been in touch with compatriot Novak Djokovic. What followed was a very heartwarming response from the Serbian. He said though he might not keep in touch with the World No. 3 he has just immense respect for him and wants to emulate him. “He is the guy you look up. I want to be like him.”

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Praising Novak Djokovic and his foundation and all the important work they do for kids and Serbia, the NBA player further said, “He is the guy who represents Serbia in a much bigger scene. He is a Serbian ambassador.”

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Nikola Jokic is famous for his humility despite his stature. And he feels that Djokovic is an idol for kids and a much bigger sports star than he could be. He added, “He is doing something great for Serbia, Kids, and everything“. He ended his speech on Djokovic by saying, “We cannot be compared.”

June is going to be a big month professionally for both the players. The Nuggets will embark on the seven matches Finals journey on 1st August. Whereas Djokovic will begin his 19th campaign at the Roland Garros 2023. He played at Roland Garros for the first time ever in 2005. Of the 18 appearances, Novak Djokovic has reached at least quarter-final stage 16 times.

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Novak Djokovic equally admires Nikola Jokic as a sportsperson

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Nikola Jokic and Novak Djokovic (Image Credit: ATP)

Novak Djokovic also posted a story on his Instagram page where he displayed his love for the player who was awarded the MVP (Most Valuable Player) award in the match against LA Lakers. Below is a snapshot from the story posted by Novak Djokovic when Denver Nuggets won. He wrote “Porodica” which means “Family” in Serbian while posting a video of Jokic hugging his family after the match.

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Earlier in June 2021, he congratulated Jokic in a video he posted on Twitter. That post had gone viral with people gushing over the camaraderie between the 2 champions of basketball and tennis. He called his MVP award as well-deserved. The most endearing part of this video was that Djokovic was wearing Jokic’s basketball jersey while he recorded the video.

The two players are going to embark on very important weeks for their careers. Hope the two have a great season in June.

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