triple-double machine and a two-time NBA MVP. Starting his basketball career in another country couldn't stop Nikola Jokic from becoming one of the NBA's best players. Born in Serbia, he played for the Adriatic League for a few years before getting drafted by the Denver Nuggets. Jokic has dribbled, passed, and shot his way to playoff games and over 100 triple-doubles. With impressive stats and a signature move that is nearly unstoppable, there's no telling just how far Nikola Jokic could go.