[PHOTOS]: Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic team up at NBA All-Star weekend

And, since Luka Doncic joined the NBA, Serbian star Nikola Jokic has developed a bond with the Dallas Mavericks standout. They constantly appear to have lighthearted moments on stage when they aren’t playing.

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Given that it is All-Star Weekend, they are both in Indiana for the game and other events. Fortunately, the new All-Star format has returned, pitting the West against the East. Doncic and Jokic are part of the West, which also includes LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Kawhi Leonard.

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Given that they both come from the same region of what was then Yugoslavia, the affinity between the two players is strong. They appear to share a similar sense of humor. Compared to the sense of humour that exists in America. While Luka Doncic was speaking to the press, Joker approached silently behind him and poured some cold water down his back. Doncic immediately mumbled something in his native language, and Jokic moved away chuckling. That is the type of humor that these two share on a regular basis.

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Tomorrow, these two will share the starting lineup for the West, and we can expect some great highlights. This season, Nikola Jokic appears to be a better candidate for MVP than Joel Embiid, who was disqualified. However, Luka Doncic has been a strong contender with the Dallas Mavericks this season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder, is another likely contender who has yet to be disqualified.