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Born in Serbia — Sport / basketball
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2026: confrontation with Jaden McDaniels — ejection and $50,000 NBA fine” and “2023: contact with Suns owner Mat Ishbia at courtside — $25,000 fine”.
Profile No. 1677 · Updated on 12 October 2026
§ Legal statuses reflect the documented sources as of the date shown; they replace neither court decisions nor the presumption of innocence. Counts are not a rating. Methodology
2026-04
During a game against Minnesota, Jokić confronted and then pushed Jaden McDaniels, triggering an altercation. He received a technical foul and was ejected.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
2023-05
During a playoff game in Phoenix, Jokić attempted to retrieve the ball quickly from a group of spectators including Suns owner Mat Ishbia. A brief physical confrontation followed, and Jokić pushed Ishbia with his forearm.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
2023-12
Following video review of a game against Sacramento, the NBA fined Jokić $2,000 for flopping.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
2023-12-12
Jokić was ejected in Chicago after a single technical foul. The crew chief explained that the degree and nature of the profane language directed personally at a referee met the criteria for an immediate ejection.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
2021-06-13
Frustrated after losing possession of the ball, Jokić made a forceful arm movement towards Cameron Payne. The referees considered that the movement, its impact and follow-through caused hard contact above Payne's shoulders and to his face, warranting a Flagrant Foul Penalty 2 and ejection.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
2021-11
Following a foul by Markieff Morris, Jokić turned around and forcefully pushed him from behind. The NBA suspended him for one game without pay.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
2019-01
Jokić left the bench during an altercation in a game against Utah and approached the scene in a manner the NBA considered aggressive. He was suspended for one game without pay.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
2018-11
The NBA fined Jokić $25,000 for language considered derogatory and offensive during a post-game interview. Sports media identified the expression as an anti-gay slur.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
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