Nikola Jokic advocates for NBA players to experience European basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 12:40 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Nikola Jokic expressed the belief that every NBA player should spend six months playing in Europe. He highlighted the pressure of competing against teams like Olympiacos and Red Star, emphasizing that consecutive losses have significant consequences in European leagues. Jokic made these comments in an interview, underscoring the differences in the competitive atmosphere compared to the NBA. His perspective could influence how players view their experiences abroad.
- •Jokic wishes NBA players would play in Europe for six months.
- •He mentioned the pressure of facing teams like Olympiacos and Red Star.
- •Consecutive losses impact teams significantly in European leagues.
- •His remarks come amid discussions on player development and competition.
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