Two-time NBA MVP wins another championship

The reigning Finals MVP arguably has more passion for horses than he does for basketball. After he and the Nuggets won the NBA Finals, Jokic looked pained when he learned he had to go to the championship parade before returning to his native Serbia. And his horses.

We can't tell which harness race his horse won, or which of Jokic's half-dozen horses was competing. But there's a huge contrast to Jokic's animated dancing with his horse racing trophy and his attitude after the Finals.

By contrast, he briefly lost his Finals MVP trophy the night of the Finals win.

Jokic originally wanted to race horses rather than play basketball. The big man claims he finished as high as fourth in one race, before grudgingly realizing that his huge frame was better suited for the hardcourt than a horse cart.

Denver is a good bet to make another deep playoff run next year, which is bittersweet for Jokic. Sure, he loves winning titles. But it would be even more enjoyable if the NBA Finals didn't cut into harness racing season.