- Birth and Early Life: Nikola Jović was born on June 9, 2003, in Leicester, England, due to his father Ilija playing professional basketball there at the time
- Early Basketball Career: Jović started playing basketball for the KK Sava youth system before joining Mega Basket’s youth system in 2018
- Euroleague Performance: At the 2020–21 Euroleague Basketball Next Generation Tournament, Jović averaged 29.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.8 blocks per game, earning the MVP award
- National Team Experience: Jović played for the Serbia U19 national team at the FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in 2021 and later made his debut for the Serbia national team in the 2023 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
- Professional Debut: Jović made his senior debut for Mega Basket in February 2021 at the Radivoj Korać Cup tournament
- ABA League Performance: During the 2021–22 season, Jović averaged 11.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 0.4 blocks per game in 25 appearances for Mega Basket
- NBA Draft and Career: Jović was selected 27th overall by the Miami Heat in the 2022 NBA draft and officially signed a multi-year rookie scale contract with the Heat on July 2, 2022
- Suspension and NBA G League: Jović was suspended for one game without pay in October 2022 for leaving the bench during an altercation and was assigned to the NBA G League in December 2022
- Career High: On February 13, 2024, Jović scored a career-high 24 points, with 7 rebounds, in a 123-97 win against the Milwaukee Bucks
- Current Status: Jović is currently playing for the Miami Heat in the NBA and has been a key player for the team, showcasing his defensive skills and scoring abilities
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