Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokić is a champion once again — this time as a horse owner at a harness racing event in his native Serbia.

The normally stoic Jokić could barely contain his emotions as his horse, Demon Dell’Est, ran away with the victory down the final stretch at the annual Dužijanac event in Subotica, Serbia.

After his horse crossed the finish line, Jokić put his head in his hands in tears while soaking in the moment. He then hopped a fence to celebrate on the track with his team, still visibly overcome with emotion. And in the winner’s circle, Jokić helped lift his driver and sprayed champagne on the group and himself.

Jokić’s passion for horses is well documented. His father, Branislav, runs a local harness racing club on the outskirts of Sombor, Serbia.

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