To pronounce the name "Nikola Jokić," start by saying "nee-KOH-lah" with the emphasis on the first syllable. Then, for the last name, say "yo-KEE-tch" with the emphasis on the middle syllable. British pronunciation: Nikola: /'niːkələ/ (NEE-kuh-luh) Jokić: /'jɒkɪtʃ/ (YOH-kih-ch) American pronunciation: Nikola: /'niːkoʊlə/ (NEE-koh-luh) Jokić: /'joʊkɪtʃ/ (YOH-kich)

Nikola Jokić is a Serbian professional basketball player who is currently playing for the Denver Nuggets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). As a noun, Jokić refers specifically to the player himself and can be used as either a subject or an object in a sentence. For example, "Nikola Jokić led his team to victory" or "The defender tried to block Jokić's shot." As an adjective, Jokić is used to describe something related to or characteristic of the player. For example, "Jokić's style of play is unique" or "The Jokić-inspired offense is known for its versatility." Overall, the term Nikola Jokić is used to refer to the basketball player and everything associated with him, from his skills on the court to his influence on the team and the league.