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Three-time MVP Jokic shows rare emotion after prestigious harness victory

A usually stoic and emotionless Nikola Jokic was brought to tears Sunday when his prized horse brought home the most prestigious harness race in Subotica, Serbia. The three-time MVP showed more emotion Sunday than when he won the NBA Finals in 2023 with the Denver Nuggets.

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