Nikola Jokic was always tall -- as a teenager he had to lie down in school photos to fit inside the frame.
SOMBOR, Serbia: Nikola Jokic was always tall - as a teenager he had to lie down in school photos to fit inside the frame.
He has since been whipped into shape by trainers, shedding some pounds while still maintaining a bulkier physique. His gym teacher Katona says Jokic's talent for passing - the subject of many YouTube highlight reels - was also evident at a young age.An aerial view of the court where Nikola Jokic started playing basketball in his home city of Sombor. With a contract worth nearly US$150 million, Jokic is the highest paid Serbian player in history.
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