Quiet man Jokic ready for crowning glory

By Agence France-Presse

Jun 01, 2023 12:07 am

(UPDATE) DENVER: Nikola Jokic can cap an improbable journey to the pinnacle of his sport by leading the Denver Nuggets to a first-ever championship when the NBA Finals get under way on Thursday (Friday in Manila).

Nine years ago, the softly spoken Serbian center barely caused a murmur of attention when the Nuggets chose him with the 41st overall pick in the draft.

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