SUMMARY
- Strahinja Jokic was captured punching a fan at the Ball Arena during Game 2 of the Nuggets vs Lakers series.
- The victim lodged a complaint against the Jokic brother but the police haven't apprehended him.
Things got heated up during Game 2 of the LA Lakers vs Denver Nuggets series, but Nikola Jokic walked away with a stellar final-second victory. LA’s target lead was by 20 points, but the Nuggets overcame the deficit and Jamal Murray capitalized on a mismatch to hit the buzzer-beater. But while everybody celebrated the insane win at the Ball Arena, Jokic’s brother got chippy with a fan in the stands.
Sometimes you just gotta eat it and let it slide. #NoDiddy #NoSnitchin https://t.co/1hqj9dfQPU
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) April 26, 2024
A video of Strahinja Jokic punching another Nuggets fan over an undisclosed issue went viral on social media. The fan approached the police regarding this matter while Strahinja was allowed to attend Game 3. Former UFC Bantamweight Champion, Aljamain Sterling commented via X saying, “Sometimes you just gotta eat it and let it slide. #NoDiddy #NoSnitchin.” This came shortly after a report claiming the fan filed a police report surfaced on the internet.
NBA Fans react to Strahinja Jokic’s altercation with another supporter in Game 2
The true reason behind Strahinja Jokic’s actions remains unknown. However, he was seen pushing through the crowd around him to confront the victim. After Strahinja punched the fan, both sides continued to argue as Nemanja also was seen chirping from behind him. Nikola Jokic’s wife, Natalija stood behind Strahinja was tried everything she could to separate him from the other individual and stop the fight.
I speak on behalf of all Lakers fans that the NBA should ban this thug and his brother from the league!
— SpermCenter (@Sperm_Center) April 25, 2024
You gonna tell a dude that massive that he’s not allowed in the building? Yeah neither would I
— stayuponelove2 (@cutlets19504) April 25, 2024
Fans also commented on the scene saying, “I speak on behalf of all Lakers fans that the NBA should ban this thug and his brother from the league!” Another fan added, “You gonna tell a dude that massive that he’s not allowed in the building? Yeah, neither would I.” Some fans were caught off guard by Sterling’s comment as well. One X user said, “The brother of a 2x MVP / NBA champ punches me in the stands?? Yeah, I’ll let it slide…directly into my bank account.” Another user said, “Why u gotta put the sus tags for.”
The brother of a 2x mvp / nba champ punches me in the stands?? Yeah I’ll let it slide…directly into my bank account. pic.twitter.com/hmA9ioHxzO
— Dad (@hefell4thesoup) April 26, 2024
Why u gotta put the sus tags for
— BURNER OG (@burneraccnntog) April 26, 2024
Both of Nikola’s brothers are older than him. The former 2x MVP’s brother has a history of taunting players and fans. They got into a heated social media feud with Markieff Morris after Nikola shoved him in the back during the 2021-22 season.
Neither Nikola Jokic nor the NBA has properly addressed the Strahinja Jokic altercation
A spokesperson representing the Denver Police Department stated that the investigation is still underway, however, no arrests have been made yet. Strahinja Jokic wasn’t banned from attending NBA games either, giving him the green light to attend Game 3 as well. It is unclear whether Strahinja was present at the Crypto.com Arena.
The NBA claimed that they were investigating the issue, but they haven’t spoken on the matter since it happened. Nikola Jokic hasn’t addressed the issue publicly either. On the other hand, the Nuggets are currently up 3-0 against the Lakers. No team has historically ever come back from a 3-0 deficit.