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Vucevic – Jokic: The pronunciation battle of the Nikolas

17/Feb/19 12:53
CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 16: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic react during the 2019 Taco Bell Skills Challenge as part of the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night on February 16, 2019 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nikola Vucevic and Nikola Jokic have different views on the pronunciation of their first name, at least on how important it is to get it right.

By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net

Nikola Jokic and Nikola Vucevic had some fun on the court during their Taco Bell Skills Challenge matchup. The 23-year-old Serb prevailed to advance to the next stage, but missed out on further Skills Challenge glory. However, the battle of the Nikolas stretched out to the pronunciation of their name.

Both Jokic and Vucevic had strong opinions on the way to pronounce Nikolas. The Orlando Magic center first pointed out that most Americans pronounce it wrong, but Jokic threw in the white towel before the fight even started saying he isn’t bothered by any possible expression on his name.

Here you go…

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