Introducing a rather unorthodox manner of tying the knot, Denver Nuggets’ Center Nikola Jokic embosses his Nike GT Jump Player Exclusive (PE) with a familiar touch of silverware. In anticipation of their Finals matchup against the surging underdog-Miami Heat, the back-to-back Most Valuable Player (MVP)integrates his wedding band into his sneaker, secured near the eyelet of the pair.
Nikola Jokic is wearing a Nike GT Jump PE with his wedding ring in the laces đź’Ť #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/qrz4TPq2tj
— Nice Kicks (@nicekicks) June 2, 2023
Nikola Jokic laces his wedding ring into his shoes for every game 💍✊
(via @ComplexSneakers) pic.twitter.com/VJG5G9pwlw
— Guru (@DrGuru_) May 23, 2023
Hearing bell chimes in October 2020, the Joker wedded his high school sweetheart, Natalija, and the couple welcomed their first child, Ognjena, a year later. Departing back to Serbia in the off-seasons, his display of endearment captures his passionate love for his family, bringing the memento to battle. Jokic mentioned having drawn influence from a former Serbian teammate, as the unorthodox showcase promotes something subtle yet immensely impactful.
Seeing the Jokic’s triple-double debut on the grandest stage, the Serbian-titan looks to chase his second ring, with the former cemented on his Nike GT Jump PE, with Joker easter-eggs populating the upper. The silhouette is recognizable for its responsive cushioning system—merging double-stacked Zoom Air with a PEBAX® external jump frame of lightweight, springy, and strong components.
