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Jokić’s Rise “I never thought I’m gonna do something big in basketball.” Nikola Jokić wasn’t hyped. Wasn’t “the chosen one.” Wasn’t even awake when he was drafted. Picked 41st overall during a Taco Bell commercial, Jokic quietly entered the NBA with zero fanfare, and became the most unstoppable force of his generation. 3× MVP. NBA Champion. Finals MVP. One of only three players ever to average a 29-point triple-double for a season. The resume speaks for itself… but Jokic still remembers what kept him going: love. “Just play and enjoy the game,” Jokic said. “I never thought I’d do something big. I just loved basketball.” He didn’t dream of becoming an icon. He just played. And became one anyway.

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Nikola Jokić’s journey to NBA stardom is a testament to the power of passion and…