Nikola Jokic Takes Center Stage in Hilarious Hotels.com Commercials

Denver Nuggets’ superstar Nikola Jokic, known for his dry humor and understated presence, has stepped into the spotlight with his latest commercial for Hotels.com, showcasing a side of him rarely seen by fans.

In the two amusing commercials, Jokic is joined by Nuggets rising star Peyton Watson. In one scenario, Jokic nonchalantly brings a miniature horse into a hotel lobby, asserting that “pets are allowed.” This comedic moment reflects Jokic’s real-life love for horses and horse racing during the offseason in his native Serbia.

The second commercial features Jokic guiding Watson on the nuances of hotel pool seating, drawing a parallel to NBA seating. The punchline comes when Jokic humorously relegates Watson to “the bench,” a nod to Watson’s role as a bench player for the Nuggets this season. Despite his bench role, Watson has been making significant contributions in his second year in the NBA.

Beyond the scripted humor, the outtakes provide a glimpse of a different side of Jokic, complete with censored profanity. Unlike his on-court ejection for profanity against the Chicago Bulls on Dec. 12, the outtakes capture the lighthearted atmosphere on set, with everyone taking the spirited outbursts in good fun.

As Jokic, a two-time league MVP and reigning NBA Finals MVP, begins to embrace the spotlight with these entertaining commercials, fans get a rare chance to see the playful and humorous side of the typically reserved basketball star.