NIKOLA JOKIC: CHAMPIONSHIP LEGACY AND FUTURE DEALS

Nikola Jokic, aged 28, plays as a center for the Denver Nuggets.

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Jokic’s annual earnings amount to $54.6 million.

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He earns $47.6 million from his NBA career and $7 million off-court.

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Jokic missed out on a third straight MVP Award last season.

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He finished as the runner-up in MVP voting to Joel Embiid.

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Jokic led the Nuggets to their first NBA championship, a significant milestone.

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He now debuts in the basketball earnings top ten.

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Jokic provides Giannis Antetokounmpo company among under-30 top earners.

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His agents are negotiating a lucrative new shoe deal post-Nike contract.

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Jokic's recent success positions him for future high-value endorsements and deals.

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