Netflix is turning its spotlight to one of the NBA’s most unique and enigmatic superstars—Nikola Jokić—in an upcoming feature-length documentary as part of its prestigious news/documentary series. The film promises to uncover the untold story of the Denver Nuggets center, tracing his rise from a modest, often difficult childhood in Serbia to becoming one of the most dominant and respected players in the world.
A Story Beyond Basketball
Unlike traditional sports documentaries that focus primarily on on-court achievements, this documentary aims to provide an intimate and emotionally layered portrait of Jokić. The narrative will follow his life in Sombor, Serbia, during the late 1990s and early 2000s—a period marked by the aftermath of war and economic instability in the Balkans. Viewers will learn how these early experiences shaped Jokić’s personality: quiet, grounded, and intensely focused on family and simplicity, even amid fame.
From Overlooked Prospect to NBA Royalty
The film will also explore Jokić’s surprising journey to the NBA. Selected 41st overall in the 2014 NBA Draft, Jokić was once an unheralded prospect with little fanfare. Through behind-the-scenes training footage, personal anecdotes from coaches, and archival video from his time with Mega Basket in Serbia, the documentary will show how Jokić defied expectations and transformed into a two-time NBA MVP, NBA Champion, and the undisputed cornerstone of the Denver Nuggets.
Personal Interviews and Rare Footage
The documentary includes exclusive interviews with Jokić himself, his brothers (who played a major role in shaping his competitive mindset), childhood friends, former coaches, and NBA colleagues like Jamal Murray and head coach Michael Malone. Emotional recollections from his family provide a powerful backdrop to Jokić’s rise, emphasizing values of loyalty, hard work, and humility.
One particularly moving segment details how Jokić stayed grounded during his rise to superstardom—choosing horses and family dinners over luxury parties, and living with an old-school mindset rarely seen in today’s superstar culture.
Television and Global Streaming Release
The documentary will premiere globally on Netflix and will also be broadcast on select television networks to reach wider audiences, particularly in Europe and the United States. It will be available in multiple languages with subtitles to bring Jokić’s story to fans across continents.
A Documentary That Aims to Inspire
This isn’t just a sports film—it’s a human story about perseverance, identity, and redefining what greatness looks like. Netflix promises that viewers will walk away not only admiring Nikola Jokić the player but understanding Nikola Jokić the man.
Official trailer and release date expected soon.
