Nikola Jokic celebrated winning a horse race in Subotica, Serbia, becoming emotionally overwhelmed after the victory. He jumped over a gate to meet his horse and the driver, spraying champagne in a celebratory manner. This moment echoed his joyous reaction during the 2023 NBA Finals. Jokic expressed a preference to return home over attending a championship parade due to scheduling conflicts with horse races. His passion for horses began at age 12, and connections predict he may become a horse trainer post-retirement. In the previous season, he had impressive statistics averaging 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.2 assists.
Jokic's enthusiastic celebration brought immediate comparisons to his reaction when he won the 2023 NBA Finals and said in the on-court interview: "The job is done. We can go home now."
Jokic clarified his comments were because his horse races take place on Sundays, and the parade on the upcoming Thursday would cut it close.
American horse jockey Tim Tetrick predicted that the three-time MVP will be a horse trainer when he retires.
Jokic's love for horses is nothing new. He fell in love with them when he was 12, when his family took him to race day in his hometown.
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