Nikola Jokicc, a Denver Nuggets center who spends his summers racing his horses, is ready to let go of his notoriety once his NBA career is over.

“Being famous, I think some people like it,” says Nikola Jokic. “I really don’t” – NBC Sports

“Being famous, some people like it, some people don’t,” Jokic explained on Thursday’s episode of his podcast, “Curious Mike” (h/t Awful Announcing). “When I finish my career, I really hope no one knows who I am.” In the future, I hope my child or children remember me as a father. “I believe that will be my life’s goal.”

Jokic’s comments begin around 8:00 in the video below.

“I really don’t like this life because we’re just basketball players at the end of the day.” “We’re just really good at what we do,” Jokic said. “But the media is something that is around us, and of course, we are getting paid because of the media, because of our popularity.”

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As a result of his fame, people are “taking their phones out and trying to record” him in public, according to Jokic.

“I think that’s really, I’m going to say, rude,” Jokic continued. “I’m not out there displaying myself. “I’m simply who I am.”

Summers are spent in Serbia, where the 28-year-old is building his horse stable, Dream Catcher. He announced earlier this season that he expects to do so following his retirement from professional basketball.

Nikola Joki discusses NBA star culture and his decision to leave the spotlight.

“I love it,” Jokic said in October, according to Denver Post reporter Bennett Durando. “It’s my obsession.” It removes me from this situation.”

Jokic’s horses continue to bring large audiences in Serbia, but they pale in contrast to the attention he received after guiding the Nuggets to their first championship in team history.

Those accolades are expected to continue as Jokic prepares for his sixth consecutive All-Star season, having averaged 26.5 points, 9.2 assists, and 12.3 rebounds in 31 games with the Nuggets.