Last Updated on September 14, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of NBA player Nikola Jović:

  • Full Name: Nikola Jović
  • Nationality: Serbian
  • Age: Born June 9, 2003
  • Hometown: Leicester, England (but raised in Belgrade, Serbia)
  • Height: 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm)
  • Weight: 205 pounds (93 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet (213 cm)
  • Shoe Size: 15 (US) (specific shoe size might vary)
  • Number: 5
  • Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
  • High School: Attended high school in Belgrade, Serbia (specific school not widely reported)
  • College: Did not attend college (played professionally in Europe)
  • NBA Draft: 2022, 1st round, 27th overall pick by the Miami Heat
  • Teams Played For:
    • Mega Basket (Serbia) (2021–2022)
    • Miami Heat (2022–present)
  • Championship Rings: None (as of August 2024)
  • Kids: None (as of August 2024)
  • Siblings: Information about siblings is not widely reported or publicized.

Updates:

I think Nikola Jovic will have a very good year in 2024-25 because he’s likely the starting power forward for the Heat. I have no concerns with his ability to play basketball. I think Jovic is already one of the best shooters on the Heat and the fact that he plays power forward means teams would love to have him because coaches want front-court players who can space the floor. The reason Miami wants to space the floor with Jovic is so the key opens up for players like Jimmy Butler. 8/30/2024

Notes:

  • Nikola Jovic has been the best player in the NBA for the last few years. One way I judge this is by seeing how teams fare against his teams. The Lakers didn’t come close to beating his Nuggets in the 2022-23 playoffs and Team USA only just beat his Serbian squad during the 2024 Paris Olympics. Jovic’s impact on a basketball team cannot be overstated. It will be interesting to see how long he can keep it going because his game never relied on athleticism. Most analysts are inclined to think that means he will last longer, but I think it may shorten his career at the top.

Fun Facts

  • He loves horse racing and owns a dozen or more horses. When the NBA season ends, he is often spotted partying at home and then showing up at the horse races a few days later.