Nikola Jokic is back on track following a disappointing finish to his 2023-24 NBA season.

The Denver Nuggets center was spotted in Abu Dhabi, meeting two falcons who were described as “lifelong fans.”

Notably, the Nuggets will return to Abu Dhabi this fall to face the defending NBA Champion Boston Celtics in two preseason games on Friday, October 4 and Sunday, October 6, in the UAE capital.

Jokic, best renowned for his offseason horseback riding, appears to have taken up falconry as part of a Visit Abu Dhabi marketing campaign to promote the fall preseason games.

According to the tourism organization, falconry has been a popular activity in the region for thousands of years. Falconry necessitates patience and cooperation between falconer and bird. By treating the bird with care and empathy, the falconer gains its trust and obedience. Emirati falconers developed their own breeding and training methods over time.

Could this be Jokic’s next career opportunity after retiring from basketball? Is it conceivable that Joker was looking intently into the falcon’s eyes, hoping that it could replace the horse-shaped hole in his heart?