His playing style is typical of the game developed in the former Yugoslavia described as "jazz basketball" -- a style that relies on improvisation and individual creativity rather than speed and sheer power.
In his native Sombor, a sleepy northern city where 6ft 11ins Jokic returns each year, he prefers to keep a low profile, spending his time with his family and indulging his other passion: horses. "When he comes to Sombor, you can see him on the street and he'll always have time for a chat," he added.As a heavier kid "he had problems with PE lessons... he really struggled", she told AFP.Watch more in iWantTFC - 'Organized improvisation' -
Jokic keeps things simple on the pitch, combining light movement and simple tap-ins with uncanny precision, especially laser-sharp passes that have seen him likened to an NFL quarterback on court.Aleksandar Miletic, a local sports journalist, once described it as "jazz basketball".
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