But, when you're fluent in your native language and asked a question in your native language, you will have more to say because you're not trying to translate your native language into your second language. So, not a bit surprised.
Any of us who have ever lived in another country and spent lots of time struggling through a second or third language can relate to the freedom he feels in this instant. You can say ALL that you have to say, in all its nuances. Love me some Joker.
@@Saintmadmanboth of those are wrong... there shouldn't be an accent on any of the letters, it's just a quick and simple "Nikola"... most Americans over exaggerate either the I or the O and make it sound like 2 words...
I can relate.. I’m Hungarian and my name is Attila.. I’ve never met an English speaking North American who has ever pronounced my name properly.. and I’m 35 so my reaction would be exactly the same as his
@@AttilatheThrillaYou just gotta bring more friends over here to live. It has always been called the melting pot of the world for a reason. We are all Americans together. :-)
@@bucsredsoxredwings Yes actually, they do. Names are pronounced in a specific way. Words are subject to accents not names. A mispronounced name is not a persons name.
Translation for our non Serbian friends: Journalist: Nikola, LA Lakers were champions just 3 years ago and you now defeated them 10 times in a row. Do you have a way of absorb (process) these moments, when the (Nuggets) team is capable of winning even when the game starts completely wrong? Nikola: Yeah, I think we had a great strech of defeating them 10 times in a row, but each game is... today we were losing by 20 at one point, so the game could've ended up much worse for us. But somehow we always find a way, we trust each other and I think it shows on the court. Today, when he (Murray) scored that (last) shot, everybody (on the team) jumped happy, of course it's playoffs and everything, but we were all just happy for him for scoring. Journalist: So, you're trying to live in a moment? Nikola: Yeah, you have to, because tomorrow is a new day and we'll already forget all this, you have to enjoy the moment. To be honest, I'm a native Serbian and I didn't really get the whole point of the journalist question... 😅
He is happy someone pronounced his name correctly that’s why he returned the favor by answering the question even if it seemed meaningless to answer to
It wasn't so much him being asked a question in Serbian, he was surprised by Miroslav Ćuk, who has a Serbia themed podcast on the Denver Nuggets fan channel DNVR sports.
You can tell he appears much more engaged, confident, and overall intelligent-presenting when speaking his own language! Not to say he sounds stupid speaking English of course lol. You can just tell he can take himself more seriously when speaking his native tongue.
I was studying in university abroad for 4 years, imagine how happy I was to bump into someone from my own country and get a chance to speak my own language. I believe the same goes for everyone when you're away from home for a long time. Homesickness hits hard sometimes.
Don’t understand a word, but I like seeing non-native English speakers getting an opportunity to do interviews in their first languages for a change. I love how he looks up and his eyes widen when he realised the journalist was a Serbian speaker!
We didn't see him talking that much during the entire season (press conferences) :D as a European guy, I can totally understand him, how good it feels when someone actual speaks your language.
This video makes me appreciate even more how well he speaks English. Languages are worth hearing - and I say that as someone who only speaks one, unfortunately.
Sabonis does Lithuanian, Spanish and English and I think has one other language. Amazing guy. Same with the players that go to the Chinese league and have to do Mandarin pressers
Bro went off like a machine gun answering that question 😂 (I know it’s his language but even I can’t speak that fast in my own language and it’s not English I speak 5 languages 😂)
Jokic is so easy to like. Just a humble dude. No flash all substance. Guys like him, Tim Duncan and Kawhi are so low key. Unlike players who put imaginary crowns on their heads or scream in peoples faces after a SINGLE insignificant play. Gimme humble over flash any day of the week.
Idk how many Americans in this comment section have spent significant time not being able to speak your native tongue but I can't explain how much your body feels different after being unable to speak your first language and then hearing it again.
he spoke about the amoshere in the team, said that there's a lot of trust between them and at the end he said that he's enjoying the moment because tomorrow is another day and things pass quickly
Serbia is a beautiful country. I feel bad that joker has to spend a big chunk of his time away form his home. US is probably quite the culture shock to someone from that part of the world.
I mean, it depends, but in most cases, it's not THAT much of a culture shock in the US, unless you're from a village or something. It's mostly due to the popularity of Hollywood movies and other types of American media. Not just in Serbia, but also in most of Europe
@@RedCapReader I was talking about the rampant crime coming overwhelmingly from minorities but tipping probably took some getting used to. I think he just looking forward to not worrying about getting car jacked by a 14yo. Seems like a foreign concept to americans.
Everytime I see non-native english speaker go to their native language, I think of Gloria from Modern Family: "Do you even know how smart I am in spanish?"
As a polyglot, it's very frustrating when people speak to you like a child when they hear your accent. I've had 6th graders talk down to me while using incorrect grammar themselves. I totally get his surprise and immediate change in how relaxed and talkative he becomes hearing his own language.
@@Armine771 We europeans don't use that term, because it's unusual not to know at least 3 languages and speak 2-3 fluently. That term is exclusive to Brits around here
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Another Legendary Jokic Press Conference!
Pričaj srpski da te svi razumu
@@_Duje_Pericic_ *da te svet razume!
Bro spoke more in that answer than in every other press answer hes ever given combined
But, when you're fluent in your native language and asked a question in your native language, you will have more to say because you're not trying to translate your native language into your second language. So, not a bit surprised.
Any of us who have ever lived in another country and spent lots of time struggling through a second or third language can relate to the freedom he feels in this instant. You can say ALL that you have to say, in all its nuances. Love me some Joker.
He said "I'm good" but sounds longer in Serbian
@@Karen-kh6crthat and he probably was more interested just because of that
Reason to speak a second language
"Nikola!" - the accent was already a give away :D
It's because of the Nikóla (not Níkola)
bro instantly raised an eyebrow :D
The accent should be on the letter O, not on the final LA.
@@Saintmadmanboth of those are wrong... there shouldn't be an accent on any of the letters, it's just a quick and simple "Nikola"... most Americans over exaggerate either the I or the O and make it sound like 2 words...
@@p.gin3955 there is still an accent. no matter how fast you say it
He was happy that someone pronounced his name correctly
I can relate.. I’m Hungarian and my name is Attila.. I’ve never met an English speaking North American who has ever pronounced my name properly.. and I’m 35 so my reaction would be exactly the same as his
@@AttilatheThrillaYou just gotta bring more friends over here to live. It has always been called the melting pot of the world for a reason. We are all Americans together. :-)
Different accents does not mean they are mispronounced.
@@bucsredsoxredwings Yes actually, they do. Names are pronounced in a specific way. Words are subject to accents not names. A mispronounced name is not a persons name.
@@bucsredsoxredwings uh........ it quite literally does 😭😭😭
The way the Serbian journalist called his name brought him instantly back to Serbia! His heart woke up!
Translation for our non Serbian friends:
Journalist: Nikola, LA Lakers were champions just 3 years ago and you now defeated them 10 times in a row. Do you have a way of absorb (process) these moments, when the (Nuggets) team is capable of winning even when the game starts completely wrong?
Nikola: Yeah, I think we had a great strech of defeating them 10 times in a row, but each game is... today we were losing by 20 at one point, so the game could've ended up much worse for us. But somehow we always find a way, we trust each other and I think it shows on the court. Today, when he (Murray) scored that (last) shot, everybody (on the team) jumped happy, of course it's playoffs and everything, but we were all just happy for him for scoring.
Journalist: So, you're trying to live in a moment?
Nikola: Yeah, you have to, because tomorrow is a new day and we'll already forget all this, you have to enjoy the moment.
To be honest, I'm a native Serbian and I didn't really get the whole point of the journalist question... 😅
Thanks from the Philippines. What a beautiful language
you the real mvp
He is happy someone pronounced his name correctly that’s why he returned the favor by answering the question even if it seemed meaningless to answer to
Thank you so much for providing the translation. NBA couldn't be bothered.
Haha thanks, this is true for most questions from journalists
Mans just misses home
You can tell he misses his PEEPS.
Hey man I love going to sleep with your vids
@@mxrider5201he misses his horses
Gru was happy
😂
when he heard nikola his eyes lit up, freakin beautiful
It wasn't so much him being asked a question in Serbian, he was surprised by Miroslav Ćuk, who has a Serbia themed podcast on the Denver Nuggets fan channel DNVR sports.
Finally someone says what happened. It’s like his reaction was “oh it’s you!”
Miro is the best, even Joker agrees.
His face when he heard his name pronounced correctly.
Dude lit up like a Christmas tree lol 😆
Love his Vojvodina accent 😊.
You can tell he appears much more engaged, confident, and overall intelligent-presenting when speaking his own language! Not to say he sounds stupid speaking English of course lol. You can just tell he can take himself more seriously when speaking his native tongue.
100%
so then the question is... why hasn't someone fluent in Serbian, been hired on Denvers beat? Transparency... sounds logical
I love the sudden realization and turn of his head
His eyes as he was scanning across the room looking for the guy 🤣
Being the grandson of a Greek lady, foreighners really light up when they hear their own language in a “ mostly English setting”.
Love and respect to our brothers Greeks from Serbia!
πιπιλίζω τον πουλί μου μπρους
I was studying in university abroad for 4 years, imagine how happy I was to bump into someone from my own country and get a chance to speak my own language. I believe the same goes for everyone when you're away from home for a long time. Homesickness hits hard sometimes.
The way his eyes lit up as soon as he heard his named pronounced right, and then hearing the question in Serbian.
Home is where the heart is . Love this
Don’t understand a word, but I like seeing non-native English speakers getting an opportunity to do interviews in their first languages for a change. I love how he looks up and his eyes widen when he realised the journalist was a Serbian speaker!
What a wonderful moment to see
We didn't see him talking that much during the entire season (press conferences) :D as a European guy, I can totally understand him, how good it feels when someone actual speaks your language.
Of course! It was a reminder of home! Serbia gotta be so proud of Joker, man.
This video makes me appreciate even more how well he speaks English. Languages are worth hearing - and I say that as someone who only speaks one, unfortunately.
The way he looks up and searches the room when the reporter said his name😂
Look at the way Jokic dresses and his body language, you can tell he’s a for real.
His face expression is priceless!!
this kind of joy makes the world a slightly better place, if only for a moment.
You can see that hes homesick
Kid doesn't want to be there.
I'm pleased he could have that moment
He was surprised as soon as he heard Nikola and not Nikoula
Ziva legenda.
showed more emotion here than winning the finals
Never heard him talk this much :D
It's nice to see him comfortable, like he's at home. It is America and everyone should be at home here.
As soon as the questioner said his name in the Serbian accent, Jokic knew straight away it was one of his own people. 💙
Man was so happy to hear someone speaking in his mother tongue lol
I loved the look on his face when he thought for a split second, "am I home???"
He is the best, period!!
I'd like to see more NBA players showing off their multilingual chops. :)
Sabonis does Lithuanian, Spanish and English and I think has one other language. Amazing guy. Same with the players that go to the Chinese league and have to do Mandarin pressers
Watching Serge Ibaka answer three questions in three languages was some gangsta ish
Yeah, like Doncic speaking slovene, serbian,english and spanish
speak to a man in his mother tongue and you speak to his heart
Bro went off like a machine gun answering that question 😂
(I know it’s his language but even I can’t speak that fast in my own language and it’s not English I speak 5 languages 😂)
LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS GUY
Jokic is so easy to like. Just a humble dude. No flash all substance. Guys like him, Tim Duncan and Kawhi are so low key. Unlike players who put imaginary crowns on their heads or scream in peoples faces after a SINGLE insignificant play. Gimme humble over flash any day of the week.
I'm with you.
Naz Reid
classic nikola!! ❤❤❤
E ćao!!
Idk how many Americans in this comment section have spent significant time not being able to speak your native tongue but I can't explain how much your body feels different after being unable to speak your first language and then hearing it again.
he spoke for 40 seconds, aha never thought I'd see the day
I know the Serbian accent when I hear one! LOL
hehe, jokara i tool fan, retki smo buraz
Ne toliko retki :D @@nast096
bro, everyone from the Balkans calls Nikola like that lol. You aint special
Home is where the heart is
svi smo bili sretni....
Duša naša, veliko dete.
I don't know what he said, but it sounded right. Joker #1
he spoke about the amoshere in the team, said that there's a lot of trust between them and at the end he said that he's enjoying the moment because tomorrow is another day and things pass quickly
The man obviously is proud to be Serbian and loves his culture. I wish more Americans would be like him. 👍
That reporter activating his Winter Soldier side.
Never have heard Jokic talk that fast lol
Ahhh brate moj... ❤
People always say he is not motivated or "doesn't care". I think the dude just misses his home.
Love the joker he needs more questions from his country. WE CAN FEEL THE VIBE OF HAPPINESS
E ćao! 😂
I šta s tim ? Kako je trebao da mu se obrati ?!
I didn't understand a word but watched until the end
Gotta put English subtitles like Jokic trash talkes Game 3
"Hmm. Yes. Yes, I agree." - me who speaks no Serbian.
Happier than after receiving finals MVP.
The at the most I’ve ever seen him talk
Company need to start hiring freelance Serbian reporters just so they can get a longer answer from jokic
Yeah! What he said! 😤😅
That's wild. I agree with everything he said.
Nikola, Lejkersi su bili šampioni...
E, ĆAO!!!
Al' pogled i osmeh...
he was suprised to hear his name lol :D
Serbia is a beautiful country. I feel bad that joker has to spend a big chunk of his time away form his home. US is probably quite the culture shock to someone from that part of the world.
I mean, it depends, but in most cases, it's not THAT much of a culture shock in the US, unless you're from a village or something. It's mostly due to the popularity of Hollywood movies and other types of American media. Not just in Serbia, but also in most of Europe
Although, some things that can be a shock are the imperial system, taxes not being included in prices, the tipping culture, etc.
@@RedCapReader I was talking about the rampant crime coming overwhelmingly from minorities but tipping probably took some getting used to. I think he just looking forward to not worrying about getting car jacked by a 14yo. Seems like a foreign concept to americans.
Dude's so happy he spit a Wikipedia entry of an answer, lol.
0:04 love at first sight 😂
Idk what ye said but watched the whole video
Thought there was a smudge was on my screen.. it's on Nikolas hand 😂
This video is basically “man has a conversation “
That's how you pronounce his name properly.
Love the guy!🤣
Goat things
People forget that English is his second language and that probably contributes to his lack of super involved answers to questions he’s asked.
Well said.🤷♂️
RUclips captions. Once again you have failed me...
Bro is legit the happiest camper
Everytime I see non-native english speaker go to their native language, I think of Gloria from Modern Family: "Do you even know how smart I am in spanish?"
❤🇷🇸❤🥰🥰🥰
Miroslav!
Why is this so cool
Idk what he said but Im glad he was happy
I heard “playoff”. That’s it
Me who understands him: 😄
Welll now we know😂
We don't know what whe know, but whe know that we know.
I was waiting for a Karen to pop up and say “THIS IS AMERICA WE SPEAK ENGLISH HERE!”
Pareciera que se puso modo activado al escuchar su nombre !
🇷🇸
Only people with foreign names light up when someone says it correctly
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captions unavailable... alright then
Jokic reminds us who the real kings are and who are the posturing peasants
The next question in English and Jokic answer is "Yes"
As a polyglot, it's very frustrating when people speak to you like a child when they hear your accent. I've had 6th graders talk down to me while using incorrect grammar themselves. I totally get his surprise and immediate change in how relaxed and talkative he becomes hearing his own language.
Why would you call yourself a polyglot though?
I speak 6 languages yet I don't identify based on that?!
@@Armine771 That's on you.
Definition: pol·y·glot
/ˈpälēˌɡlät/
adjective: knowing or using several languages.
@@Armine771 We europeans don't use that term, because it's unusual not to know at least 3 languages and speak 2-3 fluently. That term is exclusive to Brits around here