Jokić’s touching tribute: MVP honors Coach Deki with heartfelt gesture

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić cemented his place among basketball royalty on Wednesday, securing his third NBA MVP title for the 2023-24 season. But beyond the official recognition, Jokić’s post-win gesture offered a glimpse into the man behind the MVP trophy.

As Jokić faced the media after the announcement, a simple yet powerful detail caught everyone’s eye: a “Brate” shirt. This Serbian word for “brother” served as a poignant tribute to Jokić’s former coach, Dejan Milojevic, a Golden State Warriors assistant coach who tragically passed away from a heart attack in January.

"It's a journey, it's a process, it's trusting in your teammates, your teammates trusting in you. It's a whole collective effort that put me in the bright spotlight."

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