NBA Fans React to Viral Nikola Jokic Offseason Video

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, known for his passion for horse racing, experienced a highly emotional moment when one of his horses won a significant race in his hometown of Sombor, Serbia. Jokic was visibly moved to tears following the victory, a reaction captured on video.

This emotional display quickly went viral on social media, prompting widespread reactions from fans. Many users humorously contrasted Jokic's intense reaction to this horse race win with his typically stoic demeanor during major basketball achievements, such as winning the NBA championship or MVP awards. Comments included observations like "Mans didn’t cry for a championship" and "Meant more to him than his ring." Fans also suggested the horse represented a deep personal passion, with remarks such as "He’s probably been raising it its whole life. It’s like a kid to him," and "Basketball is his job, this is his passion."

Further images emerged showing Jokic celebrating exuberantly after the win. He was photographed celebrating with a bottle of champagne, hugging his winning horse, and even lifting the jockey inside the horse-drawn buggy.