Nikola Jokić, a top player in the league and a contender for his third MVP award, played a dominant game in Game 2, helping the Nuggets secure a victory. However, an incident involving his brother, Strahinja Jokić, has become a focal point after the game. The video of the altercation between Strahinja and a fan has gone viral on social media.
The NBA is investigating an incident involving Strahinja Jokić’s physical altercation with a fan after the Nuggets’ win. The Denver Police Department (DPD) is aware of the incident but it was not reported to them. No official report has been made by the victim or witnesses.
Prior to the incident, Nikola Jokić scored 27 points, grabbed 20 rebounds, and dished out 10 assists in Game 2, helping the Nuggets take a commanding lead over the Lakers in their playoff series. However, this victory came at a cost as his brother was involved in an altercation with a fan.
The details leading up to the altercation are unclear. The NBA team and security at Ball Arena have yet to comment on the incident involving Nikola Jokić’s brother. The video of Strahinja allegedly punching a fan has sparked outrage on social media and calls for action against him.