Natalija, a former collegiate volleyball player, is perhaps best known as the wife of two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, who plays for the Denver Nuggets. Over the years, Natalija has gained public attention not just through her own background in sports, but also for her heartfelt presence on social media. On her Instagram account, jokic.natalija, she often shares touching family moments and proud posts celebrating Nikola Jokic’s many accomplishments on the basketball court. The account has grown significantly in popularity, now boasting over 70,000 followers who enjoy glimpses into their personal life.

Before stepping into the spotlight as Nikola Jokic’s partner, Natalija had her own journey. She and Nikola Jokic have actually been together since their high school days in Sombor, Serbia—truly a long-lasting love story that began back home. In 2013, she moved to the United States to pursue her passion for volleyball at Seminole State College in Oklahoma. But when Nikola Jokic made his move to the U.S. to join the Denver Nuggets, Natalija made a big decision: she stepped away from her volleyball career to support him, relocating to Denver to be by his side.

While in Denver, she continued her education and eventually graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2018. Today, Natalija balances her role as a supportive partner to Nikola Jokic with being a devoted mother to their daughter, Ognjena, who was born in September 2021. Their growing family also includes Nikola Jokic’s two brothers, Nemanja and Strahinja Jokic, making Natalija part of a close-knit Serbian family both in spirit and in name. Through every milestone, whether it’s a championship win or a quiet family moment, Natalija remains a steady presence—quietly influential, deeply committed, and always connected to the journey of Nikola Jokic.