Denver Nuggets fans were happy to see who Nikola Jokic was rooting for during the Champions League Final. The three-time NBA MVP was seen passionately supporting Arsenal FC as they took on Paris Saint-Germain in one of the top soccer events in the world.
Arsenal just so happens to be owned by Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, the ownership group headed by Stan Kroenke that owns the Nuggets. Jokic only has one more guaranteed year and one player option year left on his contract before free agency. Plus, the Serbian star declined Denver's most recent contract extension.
Jokic rooting for Arsenal 👀 pic.twitter.com/lAJmIbWWw6
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) May 30, 2026
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The decision not to re-sign was expected, though, as Jokic can make more money by waiting. All signs point to Jokic being a Nugget for life, and his showing support to Kroenke's soccer team gives that assumption more validation. Jokic is 31 years old and has been in the top two in MVP voting in six consecutive years. The eight-time All-Star has quickly established himself as one of the best centers in NBA history.
Unfortunately, Jokic's smile turned to a frown, as Arsenal was defeated 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time. Like his NBA season with the Nuggets, his soccer team wasn't able to hoist the championship trophy, despite expectations to do so. The Nuggets were surprisingly bested in the first round by the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the early postseason exit marked arguably the most disappointing season of Jokic's career. Changes can be expected in Denver, but the good news is that it seems just as likely as ever before that Jokic will be the team's franchise player for the long run.
Denver Nuggets fans were happy to see who Nikola Jokic was rooting for during the Champions League Final. The three-time NBA MVP was seen passionately supporting Arsenal FC as they took on Paris Saint-Germain in one of the top soccer events in the world. Arsenal just so happens to be owned by Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, the ownership group headed by Stan Kroenke that owns the Nuggets.