Basketball fans in the Denver area suffering from Nikola Jokic withdrawal can breathe a sigh of relief.
You’re still looking at a two-month wait for Nuggets opening night, but at least you can watch Jokic in the meantime. Denver’s three-time MVP is suiting up for his national team at FIBA EuroBasket, the European championship tournament soon to be played across several countries from Aug. 27 through Sept. 14.
Thanks to Jokic’s participation, Serbia is considered the favorite to win gold. The team mowed through six exhibition games this month, aided by a collection of EuroLeague veterans and NBA role players such as Bogdan Bogdanovic, Nikola Jovic and Nikola Topic.