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Nikola Jokic Appears Slimmer Than Ever as Serbia Prepares for World Cup Qualifiers

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100% centerFirst reported by Mako · 1 day ago
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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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MakoCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Nikola Jokic Appears Slimmer Than Ever as Serbia Prepares for World Cup Qualifiers
N12Center · Hebrew1 day ago
Nikola Jokic shows off slimmer look as Serbia prepares for World Cup qualifying window

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