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Nikola Jokic Appears Slimmer Than Ever as Serbia Prepares for World Cup Qualifiers
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First reported by Mako · Jun 24, 2026
What happened
Nikola Jokic is set to play for Serbia in the next World Cup qualifying window and has drawn attention for a dramatically slimmer appearance. Serbian media also highlighted his strict offseason training and his comments about feeling responsible for EuroBasket 2025 disappointment.
- 01Jokic will join Serbia for the upcoming Basketball World Cup qualifiers.
- 02A practice video showed him looking slimmer than he has in years.
- 03Serbian media said he arrived early, smiling, and in top physical condition.
- 04Jokic said he feels guilty after Serbia's EuroBasket 2025 exit.
- 05Serbia is 2-2 in Group C and will play Switzerland and Bosnia next.
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