said the NBA star's priority is to play basketball and hang out with his family:
"He doesn't like the spotlight. We have to talk him into doing a press conference. He just wants to play ball and help us win games and hang out with his girlfriend and his family."
Nikola's life outside basketball is low-key. The celebrated athlete likes hiking in the Denver mountains and enjoys the weather and altitude air. He loves the company of his wife and brothers, and whenever they go on a road trip, Nikola never forgets his PlayStation.
According to his brother Nemanja, the only time Nikola enjoyed the nightlife experience was on New Year's Eve after his brothers put pressure on him. The basketballer stated that he likes to keep a simple life:
"Everybody who knows me, they know that I'm not a flashy guy. I'm not gonna go out and party. I keep it simple and enjoy life. That's who I am."
Nikola and his family like playing games during their free time, and the game of cards is what they enjoy most. Whenever playing a card game against his brothers, he usually tells Natalija to cheat:
"You have to watch the cards; you must watch everybody at the table because everybody is cheating. You don't know who is the worst."
In January 2020, just before the covid-19 pandemic, Nikola and Natalija got engaged. She took to her Instagram to celebrate the news with her fans. Later that year, in October, the couple tied the knot in a beautiful wedding ceremony in his hometown, Sombor, Serbia.
Nikola is a loving and caring husband. The NBA star would tightly lace up his wedding ring on his sneakers whenever playing a game. Something that his fans described as a warm and loving gesture towards his wife.
After his wedding, the celebrated athlete's performance improved; he played at an MVP level. Nikola and Natalija have remained firm in their marriage; the couple welcomed their first child, Ognjena, born in 2021.
Having an additional family member affected Nikola's on-court ability and approach. The NBA star missed attending Denver Nugget's training camp due to the birth of his child.
Nikola and Natalija seem to be enjoying parenthood as the mom of one frequently posts pictures of their baby. Their marriage is indeed a match made in heaven.
In May 2022, Natalija and Nikola's family surprised him in his hometown with an MVP award. It was an emotional moment as the basketball star was seen shedding tears of joy.
When he was asked about his future plans, Nikola said he had big dreams for his career and wished to leave a legacy so that one day when he's old, he'll tell his kids that back in the day that he was good at playing basketball.
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