There’s a growing sense of belief that for Nikola Jokic, the NBA is a job. But when it comes to playing for Serbia, his demeanor switches. After bagging bronze at the Paris Olympics, the Joker wants to see through another major accomplishment for his country. They have begun their EuroBasket 2025 preparations in Riga. However, even though thousands of miles away, his NBA duties did intervene.

Don’t worry. It isn’t the situation Giannis Antetokounmpo had to face recently. Jokic is fully looking forward to leading Serbia without any complications. Yet, two Nuggets personnel did visit him in Latvia.

Ben Tenzer, the Nuggets’ vice president of basketball operations, and John Wallace, the vice president of player development, were in attendance during Serbia’s first practice. But why go to su

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