Novak Djokovic attended Saturday’s game between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers, where he watched his compatriot Nikola Jokic lead the Nuggets to a 124-114 triumph, extending their NBA winning streak to six games.

Djokovic and Jokic then had passionate hugs, with former NBA player and Serbian basketball great Vlade Divac joining them. The hug between Djokovic and Jokic went viral on social media, with numerous prominent basketball and tennis accounts posting it on Twitter and Instagram. Novak Djokovic tells off. 

The pair spoke in Serbian during the video, and it is now clear what they said that caused the ATP No. 1 to chuckle before grabbing Jokic in a bear hug.

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According to fan translations, Nikola Jokic was initially hesitant to hug Djokovic because to his “sweaty” appearance during the game. The 24-time Grand Slam champion, however, was not bothered at all, telling him off amusingly by saying:

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“Novak Djokovic is the guy you can look up to, I want to be like him” Nikola Jokic, a Serbian tennis player.

Inter Miami CF versus Los Angeles Galaxy.Inter Miami CF versus Los Angeles Galaxy.WATCH: Serbian icons embrace; Novak Djokovic and Nikola Jokic exhibit mutual respect – Tennis365.

Nikola Jokic has long admired Novak Djokovic and stated in a previous interview that he wished to be like him.

Jokic was particularly fascinated by the World No. 1 because of what he represented to Serbian youth and all of the good things he was doing for the country through his foundation. The Nuggets star also noted that comparing him to Djokovic is no longer relevant because the 24-time Grand Slam champion is significantly more prominent in the global sporting environment.Danny on X: “Nikola Jokic on Novak Djokovic: “Novak is Serbia’s ambassador.” He’s definitely a hero for the youth in Serbia, not just on the court, but in the

“I don’t have his phone number, to be honest, but he is the one that represents Serbia in a broader sense. He is the Serbian ambassador. He is a true inspiration to Serbian children, both on the court and via the work of his organisation. He is someone you can look up to, and I aspire to be like him. He is doing incredible work for children, Serbia, and everything else. “We cannot be compared,” Nikola Jokic said.WATCH: Serbian icons embrace; Novak Djokovic and Nikola Jokic exhibit mutual respect – Tennis365.

Meanwhile, Djokovic will make his Indian Wells debut next week, his first tournament since losing in the semifinals of the Australian Open to eventual winner Jannik Sinner.Tennis Channel on X: “Novak Djokovic and Nikola Jokic are Serbian superstars!”   https://t.co/OQchZVZ462″ / X