Nikola Jokic's tradition of tying his wedding ring to his sneakers during games is no more.
The Denver Nuggets star revealed Monday at the launch of his first signature shoe with 361 Degrees, the Joker 1, that he stopped wearing the ring on his shoes after losing it twice.
Nikola Jokic says he won’t be wearing his wedding ring on his shoe anymore after losing it during a game.
— DNVR Nuggets (@DNVR_Nuggets) December 3, 2024
💍😂
“Funny story. I lost my ring, and my wife gave me another ring. And I lost that too.” pic.twitter.com/PX9E8tv5oC
Jokic and his wife, Natalija, married on Oct. 24, 2020, and have two children together.
"I have (the) wedding ring on my shoe just because it's family - something that's just really important to me," Jokic explained in a video the NBA posted last year. "They always by my side, so I just want to give them the love."
REMINDER: NBA players aren't allowed to wear jewelry during games, so Nikola Jokic laces his wedding ring into his shoes every game — including the NBA Finals ❤️ pic.twitter.com/44ZVXrRcen
— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) June 2, 2023
The 29-year-old is off to a strong start this season, averaging 29.6 points, 13.2 rebounds, and 10.7 assists - all career highs - through 15 games.
