Nikola Jokic: I wish every NBA player would play six months in Europe

Nikola Jokic:

“I wish every NBA player would go play six months in Europe just to see how much pressure there is…

You play Wednesday against Olympiacos in Greece, then you’re playing at home against Red Star or Partizan.

If you have three losses in a row, it’s a big deal” pic.twitter.com/N43JMYl7nj

— Eurohoops (@Eurohoopsnet) September 29, 2026

Nikola Jokic discussed the pressure surrounding European basketball and how different it can be compared with the NBA. The Denver Nuggets center believes every NBA player should experience that environment at least once.

“I wish every NBA player would go play six months in Europe just to see how much pressure there is,” Jokic said.

The Serbian star offered an example: “You play Wednesday against Olympiacos in Greece, then you’re playing at home against Red Star or Partizan. If you have three losses in a row, it’s a big deal.”