Nikola Jokić 'Ring Ceremony' Denver Nuggets 2023-2024 Kia NBA Tip-Off Issued Warmup Top

This home ‘Ring Ceremony’ warmup top was issued to Nikola Jokić on October 24, 2023, before the Kia NBA Tip-Off, when the Denver Nuggets played the Los Angeles Lakers. Before the game, the Nuggets received their 2022-23 NBA Championship rings. 

Hailing from Serbia, Nikola Jokić has emerged as a transformative force in the NBA since being selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 41st overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. At the end of the season, Jokić finished 3rd in the 2016 NBA Rookie of the Year award voting and earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors. 

Born of a new era in Eastern European basketball, Jokić's game is characterized by an exceptional blend of skills and basketball intelligence, setting him apart as a leader of a generation making its mark on the NBA stage. 

At the time of cataloging, his career averages were 21.8 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game. Jokić showcases a versatility seldom seen in players of his size and position and is considered one of the best passing big men in NBA history. 

Jokić is a 3-time NBA MVP, 1-time NBA Champion, 7-time NBA All-Star, 5-time First Team All-NBA selection, a 2-time Second Team All-NBA selection, and 2023 NBA Finals MVP. His career continues to be marked by excellence and a bright future with the Denver Nuggets.