Here is all you need to know about NBA star Nikola Jokic’s brother height 7 feet Strahinja Jokic
Following the Denver Nuggets’ thrilling 101-99 NBA playoff victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the player’s brothers is said to have struck a fan. The NBA and the Denver police are investigating the incident.
Video from Ball Arena seems to show the man standing up in his seat to confront someone, whom he then strikes in the face, per TMZ and other outlets. Meanwhile, the league is currently looking into the occurrence.
Who is Strahinja Jokic brother of Nikola Jokic as video of him punching NBA fan goes viral, bio, age and height
Nikola Jokic's older brother Strahinja threw a punch at a fan following the Nuggets' 20-point comeback win vs. the Lakers ๐
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This is not the first time that he has been involved into such incident. There is concerning history behind similar actions by Strahinja. He was also involved in a matter where he hurt a woman back in 2019 where he shoved and choked her when he was drunk, which got him arrested.
When she attempted to move to the balcony to get assistance, he obstructed her and even threatened to choke her till she passed out. Fortunately, the woman was able to utilise a computer to send a message for assistance, and police enforcement was notified.
Who is Strahinja Jokic?
Strahinja Jokic is the elder brother of NBA star and Denver Nuggets player Nikola Jokic. They also has a middle brother named Nemanja Jokic. He was born in 1982 and the 42 year old has a height of 7 feet. He was arrested in 2019 on charges of battery charges against Strahinja included two misdemeanors, a felony of second-degree assault, false imprisonment, and obstruction of phone with him accused of choking a woman in his apartment.
On June 26, 2014, Nikola was selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 41st overall pick in the 2014 draft. In the 2020 season, he excelled and won the MVP trophy, creating Denver Nuggets team history and being the second centre to do so since 2000’s Shaquille O’Neal.
Ever since he was drafted to becoming one of the star player in the league, his family has been into limelight specially his brothers who are often seen at the courtside.
Strahinja is a 7 feet tall former baskebtall player who played at the Division 1 level and was born and raised in Serbia alongside his other two brothers. The oldest child, Strahinja, played basketball in Europe, while Nemanja, the second child, attended the University of Detroit Mercy.
Strahinja’s father’s name is Branislav Jokic while his mother is Gordana. He is often seen attending Denver Nuggets matches in support of his brother.