How Nikola Jokic Spends His $272 Million Contract

Jokic signed a 5-year $272M extension with the Nuggets last season that includes a player option for the 2027-28 season.

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With his super max yet to kick in for 2023, Jokic currently has an estimated net worth of only $30 million.

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But that doesn't mean he's cheap or doesn't like to spend his money on luxurious items.

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Jokic is an avid gamer and spends his money on League of Legends and Counter-Strike GO skins and other items.

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Even though most of his family is in Denver, he makes sure he feels at home buy having Serbian foods, including cevapi.

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Even if the dress code isn't as strict as before, Jokic still wears suits and once spent more than $3,500 for one.

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He has a luxurious car collection that includes two Lamborghinis, a GMC Denali, Mercedes Brabus, and a Porsche Panamera.

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Aside from collecting cars, Jokic's biggest passion are horses which he currently has six of back home in Serbia.

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Time will only tell what the Joker will spend his money on once his new contract will kick in.

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