Nikola Jokic reportedly owns “more than half a dozen” horses and says he plans to buy another after winning the NBA championship

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets will celebrate the city’s inaugural NBA championship with a downtown parade on Thursday. However, amidst the festivities, there’s a pressing concern on the mind of the NBA Finals MVP: will he manage to return to Serbia in time to attend his horses’ races over the weekend?

Jokic, aged 28, concluded a remarkable NBA Finals journey on Monday night, drawing praise from Hall of Famer Isaiah Thomas, who now considers him among the game’s most “legendary” players. Jokic, who secured back-to-back NBA MVP awards in recent years, culminated the season by leading his team to its first-ever championship.

Despite the historic victory, Jokic’s thoughts remained fixated on his hometown of Sombor, Serbia, and his cherished horses. Whether it was a display of confidence or a glimpse into his “lowkey” personality, Jokic repeatedly expressed his desire to return home to see his horses after Monday night’s 94-89 championship win over the Miami Heat.

Reflecting on the monumental achievement of hoisting the NBA’s Larry O’Brien trophy, Jokic responded with characteristic understatement: “It’s good. It’s good. The job is done, and we can go home now,” he said when asked by ESPN’s Lisa Saulters to articulate his feelings about the victory.