Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is known for his preference to avoid the limelight and devote much time to his family.
Additionally, it is a known practice for the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player to immediately return to his native country, Serbia, once the NBA season concludes.
The 6-foot-11 center also has no presence on social media, deeming it a waste of time. Similarly, his family members also maintain a low profile, aligning with his private approach to personal life.
That said, here are the details about Nikola Jokic's wife and family.
Nikola Jokic Wife: Natalija Jokic
Jokic has been married to his high school sweetheart, Natalija Jokic (formerly Natalija Mačešić) since October 2020.
The couple has been together since at least 2013, as evidenced by the first photo on Natalija's Instagram account, which depicts them sharing a kiss. Their relationship could extend even further back, predating the available social media records.
Natalija is also a native of Sombor, Serbia, just like her husband. She has consistently supported her partner throughout his basketball journey, from his days with the Serbian team Mega Basket to his rise to NBA superstardom in Denver.
Her support is demonstrated through her social media posts over the past decade, where she can be observed cheering from the stands at each step of Jokic's journey.
Natalija was the first to move to the United States in 2013 to play volleyball at Seminole State College in Oklahoma while Jokic was still starting his basketball career in Serbia.
She later relocated to Denver alongside her then-boyfriend when he signed with the Nuggets in 2015. Natalija graduated from the Metropolitan State University of Denver in May 2018
Jokic has a unique habit of wearing his wedding ring on his shoelaces every game.
The couple shares one child, a daughter named Ognjena, born in September 2021. She became the center of attention as her dad carried her while claiming his Finals MVP trophy when the Nuggets secured the NBA championship this past June.
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Nikola Jokic's Family
Jokic was born on February 19, 1995, to parents Branislav Jokic and his wife, whose name is not publicly disclosed.
The five-time NBA All-Star has two older brothers, Strahinja (born in 1982) and Nemanja (born in 1984). Strahinja played competitive basketball in Europe, while Nemanja played in the US NCAA Division I for the University of Detroit Mercy. Both brothers are known for their intimidating physical presence and sleeved tattoos.
Natalija and the three siblings lived in a shared apartment in Denver during Jokic's early NBA career.
Jokic's older brothers found themselves in a feud with then Miami Heat forward Markieff Morris and his twin, Marcus, following an on-court scuffle between Nikola and Markieff in a November 2021 regular season game.
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