Strahinja Jokić, the brother of NBA star Nikola Jokić, was involved in an altercation with a fan following the Nuggets’ win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of their playoff series. The incident has become a focal point after the game, despite no official report having been made by the victim or witnesses.
The video posted on social media shows Strahinja Jokić confronting a fan and allegedly punching him in the head. The Denver Police Department is trying to identify the person who was struck, but no official report has been filed. Prior to the incident, Nikola Jokić played a dominant game in Game 2, scoring 27 points, grabbing 20 rebounds, and dishing out 10 assists. The win put the Nuggets ahead 2-0 in the series.
The NBA team, Lakers franchise and security at Ball Arena have yet to comment on the incident involving Strahinja Jokić. Despite this, it has become a major talking point among fans and media alike. It remains to be seen how this will affect Nikola Jokić’s performance moving forward in the series.