Rare Offseason Photos of Nikola Jokic Go Viral

Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets center who finished top two in MVP voting last season and has won three MVPs in the past five years, is spending his offseason in China. He arrived at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport over a week ago for a five-day tour, participating in various activities during his visit.

One of Jokic's activities in Beijing involved visiting horses in stables, which quickly went viral. This aligns with his well-known passion for horses; he operates a stable in Serbia and has entered horses in races.

Looking ahead to the 2025-26 NBA season, Jokic and the Nuggets aim to replicate their 2023 championship success. The team has bolstered its roster around Jokic and Jamal Murray by acquiring players like Cam Johnson, Jonas Valanciunas, and Bruce Brown.

Last season, Jokic averaged 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.2 assists, finishing second in MVP voting to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Nuggets were eliminated by Gilgeous-Alexander's Oklahoma City Thunder in a seven-game Western Conference Semifinals series.