Investigation Underway: NBA and Denver Police Probing Incident Linked to Nikola Jokić's Brother
Following the Denver Nuggets' victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, the NBA and Denver Police are investigating an incident reportedly involving Strahinja Jokić, the brother of NBA star Nikola Jokić. Details are emerging about the incident that occurred post-game, prompting a closer look into the situation.
The NBA is currently investigating an incident involving Strahinja Jokić, the brother of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić. This incident occurred after the Nuggets' victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at home on Monday night.
A video circulating on social media since Tuesday night shows Strahinja Jokić, wearing his brother's No. 15 jersey, crossing over a row of seats to confront another fan. The video then captures him allegedly punching the fan in the head.
The Denver Police Department (DPD) says it’s aware of the video and is looking into what happened, noting that the incident at Ball Arena wasn’t reported to police.
Strahinja Jokić (middle) watches a Denver Nuggets game against the Indiana Pacers on January 14, 2024.
Strahinja Jokić (middle) watches a Denver Nuggets game against the Indiana Pacers on January 14, 2024.
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DPD is currently trying to identify the person in the video who was struck and urges anyone involved or who witnessed the incident to reach out to the Denver Police Department. They have mentioned that no one has come forward as a victim yet.
CNN has contacted the Nuggets, Lakers, and security at Ball Arena for their comments on the matter.
It is uncertain what happened before the incident.
Nikola Jokić, who is competing for a third MVP award after a strong season, scored 27 points, collected 20 rebounds, and provided 10 assists against the Lakers in Game 2 of their playoff series on Monday.
The Nuggets took a 2-0 series lead after Denver’s Jamal Murray hit a game-winning, buzzer-beater to cap a dramatic 101-99 comeback win.
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