But the two-time NBA MVP had been away from the US for a long time when he faced the Heat in the NBA Finals. Having inherited the game of basketball from his elder brothers, Jokic grew up in the Serbian town of Sombor.

The Nuggets big man’s childhood photo of Nikola Jokic is adorable.

Look at that incredibly gorgeous young man!

From his childhood in Serbia, he has loved and continues to love horse racing. We caught a glimpse of Jokic’s childhood portrait during ESPN’s championship series pregame coverage.

Who would have thought that this little kid would become one of the best and most adaptable basketball players in the world?

Agent Says Superstar Nikola Jokic Got a Nuggets Sweatshirt When He Was a Kid: “The Role of Fate Is Not Insignificant…” – FadeAway Universe