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Nikola Jokic Explains Why He Is Rude to Fans

Jokic said family, not public figures, should teach children values and credited his own upbringing and NBA mentors for shaping his career.

Nikola Jokic appears to be taking the Charles Barkley approach to fan relations. The Denver Nuggets star center Jokic appeared this week on the “Jao Mile” podcast. During the episode, Jokic admitted that he is often rude to fans who approach him in public and explained his reasoning. “I’m getting more and more bothered by …

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The phenomenon of the Denver Nuggets has literally unleashed speaking in an exclusive interview with Mile Ilic of Jao Mile Podcast. "I don't think the kids have to take me as a model, this role belongs more to family and friends. Popularity? That's enough, I've had enough," said Nikola Jokic.

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Serbian NBA star Nikola Jokić revealed in an appearance on the Jao Mile podcast that he does not want to be a role model for young people and that fame is increasingly bothering him.

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Nikola Jokic isn't particularly happy about being so famous.

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TalkBasket.net broke the news on Friday, September 11, 2026.
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