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Video: Nikola Jokić hits an alley-oop off the backboard in Goran Dragić's farewell game | News, results, highlights, stats and rumors

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Nikola Jokić was named three-time MVP due to his strong three-level scoring performance, outstanding play and consistent rebounding.

Turns out it has some hops too.

The Denver Nuggets superstar threw an alley-oop off the board at Goran Dragić's farewell game on Saturday in Ljubljana, Slovenia:

The Dragić testimonial is a star-studded affair that also includes Luka Dončić, Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki, Bogdan Bogdanović, Robin Lopez, Josh Richardson and Nikola Vučević, while Chris Bosh was in attendance as a spectator.

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The first names in their respective starting lineups for Goran Dragic's farewell game on Saturday night in Ljubljana: Dragic goes with his mentor Steve Nash – who apparently actually plays at 50 – and Luka Doncic names Nikola Jokic.
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“Words and actions are not enough to express gratitude and respect for such a great player as Goran Dragic,” said Matej Erjavec, president of the Slovenian Basketball Association, in a statement. “His extraordinary career, his attitude to wearing the jersey of the Slovenian national team and his success on the court speak for themselves. Goran Dragic deserves to be honored for everything he has done for Slovenian basketball. His decision to stop wearing the number 3 jersey is a gesture by the Slovenian Basketball Association to show him its deep respect.”

Jokić’s parting gift for Dragić was a bit excessive.