NIKOLA JOKIC: LEADING THE NUGGETS TO VICTORY

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

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Jokic’s annual earnings total $54.6 million.

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He earns $47.6 million from his on-court performance.

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Off-court, he makes $7 million from endorsements and ventures.

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Jokic finished as the runner-up in MVP voting to Joel Embiid last season.

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He led the Nuggets to their first NBA championship.

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Jokic and Embiid both debut in the basketball earnings top ten.

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Jokic joins Giannis Antetokounmpo as the only under-30 players in the top ten.

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His on-court leadership was crucial to the Nuggets' championship win.

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Jokic’s agents are negotiating a lucrative new shoe deal after his Nike contract expired.

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