May 18, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) watches Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shoot free throws in the second half of game seven of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nikola Jokic's Rare Appearance Amid NBA Finals Goes Viral

Originally posted on Denver Nuggets on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated Jun 15, 2025 9:42 AM ET

After leading the Denver Nuggets to their first championship in franchise history in 2023, Nikola Jokic cemented himself as one of the greatest big men of all time. Jokic finished second in MVP voting this year, marking the fifth consecutive year he has finished in the top two in voting for the esteemed award, including three wins.

However, Jokic has gotten to the point where an early playoff exit is seen as an extreme disappointment. After escaping the LA Clippers in Game 7 of their first-round series, the Nuggets met their fate against the powerhouse Oklahoma City Thunder, but taking that team to seven games is an accomplishment in itself.

NIKOLA JOKIĆ WAS SPECTACULAR IN GAME 1

42 PTS (26 in 2H)
22 REB
6 AST
2 BLK

Only the fourth player to record 40/20/5 in the playoffs in NBA history! pic.twitter.com/fABhE9ZIbw
— NBA (@NBA) May 6, 2025

However, Jokic and the Nuggets have now suffered two consecutive second-round playoff exits, and they are once again watching the NBA Finals from home. This would likely bother many players who feel like they should be the ones playing on that stage; however, Jokic does not seem to care as much.

Jokic was recently seen living his life and vacationing at home, with not much care for the NBA Finals going on.

Via Legion Hoops: "Nikola Jokic is living his best life this summer "

Nikola Jokic is living his best life this summer

(h/t @Eurohoopsnet)pic.twitter.com/IDjwYalNQ9
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) June 14, 2025

This video has gone viral, mainly because this is exactly how many people picture Jokic enjoying his offseason. Jokic has always made it clear how much he enjoys being home, and with no basketball to worry about for a while, he certainly seems to be having a good time. Coming off another historic year, Jokic has deserved to rest and have a good time.

This article first appeared on Denver Nuggets on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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