Who is Nikola Jokic’s wife, Natalija Macesic? Know all about the couple’s relationship history

NBA's heartthrob couple made it through years of togetherness and a beautiful journey


Who is Nikola Jokic’s wife, Natalija Macesic? Know all about the couple’s relationship history

Nikola Jokic with wife Natalija

Not only has the 2x NBA MVP Nikola Jokic charmed all the fans with his silky plays, but has also stolen the heart of a fellow Serbian a long time back. Check out all details about Nikola’s long-term girlfriend and wife Natalija Macesic.

Nikola Jokic, a Serbian professional basketball player, is currently playing for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. A tremendous center for the present league with his playmaking abilities and haw-eye vision in the game. Apart from his on-court character, Jokic spends a beautiful life away from the world of basketball with his wife Natalija Macesic. Amongst some special love stories that surround the NBA, Nikola Jokic and Natalija Macesic are another couple on the list.

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From being best friends to a couple built on trust and understanding, they have seen it all. After 10 years of knowing each other and 8 years of relationship, they now call each other husband and wife. Nikola Jokic and his longtime girlfriend Natalija Macesic were married in October 2020 in Serbia. The ceremony was in the Serbian City of Somber, Jokic’s hometown. The memorable wedding ceremony had the couple dancing and singing with their loved ones.

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Nikola Jokić and Natalija Macesic relationship timeline

Natalija with Nikola Jokic during NBA draft
Natalija Macesic with Nikola Jokic during the NBA draft

Natalija Macesic and Nikola Jokić have been together since high school when both of them were 18 years old. The couple clicked very early in their life and treaded into a strong relationship. Natalija got a psychology degree from the Metropolitan State University in Minnesota. She used to play volleyball at a junior college in Oklahoma before attending the Metropolitan State University of Denver. 

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It was reported that the couple originally planned to get married in June 2020, but the wedding ceremony was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The reception in Somber was also heavily guarded and with only a few guests. She accompanied Jokić to the USA when the player joined the Nuggets and later to London when they played an exhibition game.

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A couple of photos from the ceremony were shared on Jokić’s official Instagram to which the caption read: “Joker’s wedding with his high school sweetheart Natalija took place yesterday in Sombor, Serbia 🇷🇸🔥 Congratulations 🎉”

Though Natalija Mačešić is married to one of the most notable centers of the league, Nikola Jokić, her personal life is very reserved. In fact, even her Instagram profile is set to private. Every success story in the NBA must have a solid foundation for the player to be able to work and focus on perfecting their craft. This is the case with Nikola Jokic and his wife Natalija.

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