WATCH: Nikola Jokic's Brother Punches Fan After Lakers-Nuggets Game 2
By Cem Yolbulan
The Los Angeles Lakers are struggling to keep up with the Denver Nuggets on the court as they fell behind 2-0 once again against the reigning champions. Nikola Jokic continues to be as dominant as ever as the two-time MVP finished Game 2 with a 27-20-10 stat line.
However, the basketball court wasn't the only place a Jokic was wreaking havoc on Monday night. In a video that went viral from inside the Ball Arena in Denver, Jokic's older brother Strahinja is seen throwing a punch at another fan in an altercation in the stands.
VIDEO: Nikola Jokic's Brother Punches A Fan During Game 2 vs. Lakers
The Jokic brothers are seen confronting a fan while Jokic's wife and baby stand behind them. Since the video starts while tensions are already high, we have no idea about what had occurred previously. There hasn't been an official statement about the incident yet, but it will certainly be addressed by the Nuggets organization and the league.
Jokic's brothers have been ardent supporters of Nikola over the years. Nemanja and Strahinja are both at least a decade older than Nikola and are extremely protective of their little brother, not shying away from voicing their opinions toward referees, fans, and other players.
They famously got into an online beef on Nikokla's behalf after Markieff Morris complained about a "sucker shot" from Joker.
Obviously, throwing a punch in the stands is a step too far. Strahinja Jokic was previously arrested on suspicion of assault back in 2019 and this incident could create further legal problems for the 42-year-old.
The series heads back to Los Angeles for Game 3 on Thursday. Let's hope there are no more similar altercations in the Crypto.com arena.