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Nikola Jokić and Adorable Daughter Stole the Show at Hockey Game in Wholesome Moment

He’s an MVP dad, too.

Tom Dierberger

Nikola Jokić and Adorable Daughter Stole the Show at Hockey Game in Wholesome Moment
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Colorado Avalanche fans were in for a surprise Tuesday night when Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokić and his 2-year-old daughter Ognjena showed up to Ball Arena to watch a game against the Vancouver Canucks.

During the second period, the in-arena cameras shown on the Jumbotron panned to Jokić, whose daughter was clapping along as the crowd chanted, “MVP!”

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What a special moment.

Jokić, who played in his sixth career All-Star Game on Sunday, is back in Denver to enjoy the last few days of the NBA’s annual break.

The Nuggets return to the court Thursday to host the Washington Wizards at Ball Arena.

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Tom Dierberger
TOM DIERBERGER

Tom Dierberger is a staff writer and editor on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. He joined SI in November 2023 after stints at FOX Sports, Bally Sports and NBC Sports. Dierberger has a bachelor's in communication from St. John's University. In his spare time, he can be seen throwing out his arm while playing fetch with his dog, Walter B. Boy.

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