A video posted on social media has sparked an investigation into an incident involving Nikola Jokić’s brother, Strahinja Jokić, that occurred after the Denver Nuggets won their home game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. The NBA is also looking into the incident, though it was not reported to police. The Denver Police Department is actively trying to identify the person in the video that was struck and encourages anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them.
Strahinja Jokić was watching a Denver Nuggets game against the Indiana Pacers on January 14, 2024. The details leading up to the incident are unclear, but it occurred after a game where Nikola Jokić had an impressive performance, scoring 27 points, grabbing 20 rebounds, and dishing 10 assists. The Nuggets won the game against the Lakers, taking a 2-0 series lead after Jamal Murray hit a game-winning, buzzer-beater shot. CNN has requested comments from the Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Ball Arena security.
