NIKOLA JOKIC: OFF-COURT EARNINGS AND ENDORSEMENTS

Nikola Jokic, center for the Denver Nuggets, earns $54.6 million annually.

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He is selective with his endorsements, focusing on quality over quantity.

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Jokic's off-court earnings total $7 million.

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His agents at Excel Sports Management are negotiating a new shoe deal.

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Jokic's previous contract with Nike recently expired.

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He has a significant opportunity to capitalize on his recent success.

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Jokic's endorsements reflect his careful and strategic choices.

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His earnings place him in the top ten basketball earners for the first time.

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Jokic's selective endorsement strategy may lead to high-value deals.

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His marketability has increased following the Nuggets' championship win.

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