20+19+9! Jokic makes his debut! This is the best player in contemporary basketball.

After concluding his trip to China, Jokic quickly returned to the Serbian national team and played in a warm-up match for the EuroBasket, which also served as his first national team appearance this year,where he scored 20 points, 19 rebounds, and 9 assists against the Bosnia and Herzegovina team, nearing a triple-double.He led his team to a straightforward 126-89 victory.

In this year's EuroBasket, Serbia is in Group A with Turkey, the Czech Republic, Latvia, Estonia, and Portugal, and will face Estonia in their opening match on August 28.

In the previous EuroBasket in 2022, Jokic averaged 21.7 points, 10 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game, showcasing his all-around skills. Whether in the NBA or FIBA, he is an absolute powerhouse.

This year's EuroBasket features a star-studded lineup with many familiar faces, including not only Jokic but also Doncic, Giannis, and Sengun, among other NBA All-Stars, promising a basketball feast this summer.

Speaking of which, Jokic actually had a very important matter this summer, as he became eligible to sign a three-year, $212 million maximum extension with the Nuggets, but he chose to decline it. By waiting until next summer, he could secure a four-year, $292 million deal, which amounts to an additional $80 million.

At 30 years old this year, Jokic averaged 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, 10.2 assists, and 1.8 steals per game in the regular season, with shooting percentages of 57.6%, 41.7%, and 80%; in the playoffs, he averaged 26.2 points, 12.7 rebounds, 8 assists, and 2 steals per game, with shooting percentages of 48.9%, 38%, and 77.2%.

This guy is at his peak and is unlikely to suffer serious injuries. In short, he has every confidence to pursue the maximum contract without being overly concerned about immediate gains.

However, because the Nuggets failed to extend Jokic's contract this summer, some rumors surfaced, with some speculating that it was a signal for him to leave, even photoshopping him in a Lakers jersey... Nevertheless, there have been no clear signs of Jokic planning to leave the team for quite some time.

The Nuggets for the upcoming season have a highly competitive roster and have reestablished themselves as one of the top championship contenders, with Jokic likely to lift his second NBA championship trophy next summer!