Nikola Jokic was not the most famous member of his family on Monday night.
Well, maybe he was. The Nuggets star was named Finals MVP, after all, leading Denver to its first title with stat lines that would look silly in a video game.
Still, with the confetti swirling through and the "We Are the Champions" ringing across the Ball Arena landscape, it was another Jokic who captivated onlookers' glances: his daughter, Ognjena.
With the perfect combination of childlike wonder — as well as a hint of tiredness — the youngest Jokic took the sports world by storm. In the process, she joined the likes of Deuce Tatum, Riley Curry and Chris Paul Jr. in the Hall of Fame's wing for the children of NBA stars. It's a spot she richly deserved, it must be said.
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Ognjena looked in awe as her pops was swallowed up in the celebration. And like any good tot, she let her emotion scrawl across her face like graffiti. No poker face for this young one.
Nikola Jokic’s daughter, Ognjena, has understandably no clue what’s going on. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/FIruW3lWnN
— Andrew Jerell Jones, Luke 1:37 (IG:twdbk3) (@sluggahjells) June 13, 2023
She looks so confused. Can you blame her? It was extraordinarily late, particularly for a fresh-faced toddler.
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Nevertheless, Ognjena made sure to leave her mark on the proceedings. She stood tall when her dad was awarded the Bill Russell Finals MVP Trophy. The younger Jokic towered over the glint piece of hardware like a mountain. Maybe she does take after her dad.
Ognjena Jokic surrounded by her family and some fans. pic.twitter.com/iVRIiFRtih
— Gordon Gross (@GMoneyNuggs) June 13, 2023
Adorned in custom Joker-core — Ognjena was dripping in clothing dedicated to her famous father — the family ties were evident. They were also much appreciated
Nikola Jokic with his daughter Ognjena || #MIAvsDEN#NBAPlayoffs #NBAFinals #NBA pic.twitter.com/BZl2zBHRus
— HQ VITA (@HQVita) June 13, 2023
2023 NBA Finals MVP Nikola Jokic. On shoulders Ognjena Jokic.#NBA #DenverNuggets pic.twitter.com/edoHvzLHxf
— Sundeep Misra (@MisraSundeep) June 13, 2023
Nikola Jokic with his daughter Ognjena || #MIAvsDEN#NBAPlayoffs #NBAFinals #NBA pic.twitter.com/PEM0JRJqsg
— HQ VITA (@HQVita) June 13, 2023
Stardom, huh? I guess it really does run in the family/