Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was visibly emotional after his horse was a recent race in his native Serbia.

While basketball may be what pays the bills (and fills the trophy case) for Jokić, it's clear that horse racing holds a special place in his heart. After the Nuggets won the NBA championship in 2023, Jokić's father, Branislav, told the Associated Press that he had to persuade Nikola to pursue basketball over horse racing.

The Denver Nuggets star emotionally celebrated after his horse won a race in Subotica, Serbia. Once his horse crossed the finish line, cameras found Jokic in tears on the side before he hopped over a gate to meet his horse and the driver.