Jokic Dreamed of Fantastic Lobel
Nikola Jokic did not inherit his talent for basketball from his parents, but he did inherit a love for horses and equestrian sports. Today, everyone knows how attached the three-time NBA MVP is to horses, that his favorite horse is Dream Catcher (he bought it with his first professional contract), but it is less known how that passion was born and developed in him.
TL;DR
- Nikola Jokic developed a strong passion for horses and equestrian sports from a young age in Sombor.
- His family, particularly his father Branislav and mother Zlata, played a significant role in fostering this love.
- Jokic's childhood involved early mornings cleaning stables and a deep admiration for horses like Fantastic Lobel.
- He purchased his favorite horse, Dream Catcher, with his first professional basketball contract.
- Horses provide Jokic with an escape from the pressures of his NBA career, complementing his family and routine.
- His older brothers' basketball careers influenced his own path, but his love for horses remained a constant.