Nikola Jokic Broke Down in Tears After His Prized Horse Won Race in Serbia

Nikola Jokic celebrated a victory off the basketball court on Sunday when his horse, Demon Dell'Est, won first place at the Dužijanac 2025 horserace held at the Hippodrome in Subotica, Serbia.

Jokic, known for his deep passion for horseracing, reacted with overwhelming emotion to the win in his native country. He broke down in tears before walking onto the track to celebrate, which included popping open champagne.

The article notes that Jokic displayed significantly more emotion following this horseracing victory than he did after winning the NBA championship. Despite his three MVP awards and NBA Finals MVP, his joyous reaction to his horse's win underscored the profound emotional connection he has to horseracing compared to his basketball achievements.