The NBA is investigating a viral clip that appears to show one of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic’s brothers fighting with fans in the stands during Monday’s playoff game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Shocking images have emerged on social media of the two men getting into an altercation, with Jokic’s wife, Nataljia, nearby holding their young daughter.
Jokic’s older brother Strahinja, who was arrested on suspicion of assault in 2019, appears to be the one who threw the punch, hitting the man he was arguing with in the face.
He can be seen wearing a ‘Jokic 15’ shirt and walking up a row of seats to approach the fan participating in the exchange, with Nemanja appearing right behind him. The video that has gone viral on social media has the title: “The Jokic brothers go crazy.”
The NBA has confirmed that it is investigating the images, while DailyMail.Com has contacted the Nuggets for comment.
The shocking scenes threaten to tarnish a brilliant night for the team.
The Nuggets came back to beat LeBron James and his men 101-99 on Monday night, with Jokic leading the comeback with 27 points and the leading scorer for his team, which is last year’s NBA champions. They have a 2-0 lead in the series.
Strahinja has been in trouble with the police for violent behavior before. He was arrested in 2019 for allegedly choking and pushing a woman.
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