Nikola Jokic and Serbia had high expectations for EuroBasket 2025. After a strong start to the tournament, Serbia was upset by Lauri Markkanen and Finland on Saturday. The result was shocking, as even the FIBA EuroBasket's account on X (formerly Twitter) referred to it as the "upset of the century." However, could the defeat end up proving to be beneficial for the Denver Nuggets during the 2025-26 season?
The Nuggets were surely hoping for the best for Jokic in EuroBasket. Denver wants the best for the star player. Jokic cares deeply about EuroBasket, and he is likely frustrated following the shocking 92-86 upset.