{"id":162677,"date":"2025-02-03T16:57:32","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T14:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/?p=162677"},"modified":"2025-02-03T16:57:33","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T14:57:33","slug":"high-interest-in-book-about-jokic-biography-of-the-worlds-best-basketball-player-presented-in-new-york-photo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/high-interest-in-book-about-jokic-biography-of-the-worlds-best-basketball-player-presented-in-new-york-photo\/","title":{"rendered":"HIGH INTEREST IN BOOK ABOUT JOKI\u0106: Biography of the world\u2019s best basketball player presented in New York! (PHOTO)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On <strong>January 30, 2025<\/strong>, the <strong>General Consulate of Serbia in New York<\/strong> hosted the promotion of the book <em>Why So Serious<\/em>, the biography of <strong>NBA star Nikola Joki\u0107<\/strong>, written by renowned sports journalist <strong>Mike Singer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nikola Joki\u0107, known for his humility and exceptional basketball skills, has won the hearts of basketball fans worldwide, and <em>Why So Serious<\/em> offers a <strong>detailed insight into his unique life story<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a <strong>special guest<\/strong>, <strong>Mike Singer<\/strong> spoke eloquently and vividly about the <strong>process of writing the book<\/strong> and the <strong>inspirational journey<\/strong> of <strong>Nikola Joki\u0107<\/strong>, from his <strong>hometown of Sombor<\/strong> to the top of the <strong>NBA league<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Clipboard02876-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-170430\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Joki\u0107\u2019s Success Strengthens Serbian Sports Legacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the book promotion, <strong>General Consul Vladimir Bo\u017eovi\u0107<\/strong> delivered an <strong>inspiring speech<\/strong> on the <strong>importance of basketball in Serbia<\/strong> and the <strong>impact of Joki\u0107\u2019s success on his homeland<\/strong>. He emphasized that <strong>Joki\u0107\u2019s achievements<\/strong> are a continuation of <strong>Serbia\u2019s rich sports tradition<\/strong>, which continues to <strong>inspire new generations<\/strong> and further <strong>solidify Serbia\u2019s reputation<\/strong> on the global sports stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF;color:#d21414\" class=\"has-inline-color\">FIND OUT MORE IN ENGLISH:<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fserbiantimes%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02TShs1iziyH9A5CGk9CVGYRsj2PsuXSKuZLd4ckutscPzK8d2fZaaML8tk7JphiQcl&#038;show_text=true&#038;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"250\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>The event sparked <strong>exceptionally high interest<\/strong> among members of the <strong>diplomatic-consular corps<\/strong>, representatives of <strong>local media<\/strong>, business partners of the Consulate, and the <strong>Serbian diaspora<\/strong>, exceeding the venue\u2019s capacity. This overwhelming response once again confirmed the <strong>deep admiration and respect<\/strong> that both the <strong>Serbian community and the broader audience<\/strong> hold for <strong>Nikola Joki\u0107<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Clipboard038768765-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-170433\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Contributors and Supporters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The event was organized at the initiative of <strong>Sne\u017eana Rosi\u0107<\/strong>, a <strong>close friend of Mike Singer<\/strong>, whose dedication was crucial to the event\u2019s success. She also secured <strong>two main sponsors<\/strong>, <strong>Bali\u0107 Winery<\/strong> and <strong>Yebiga Rakija<\/strong>, ensuring a memorable evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to these efforts, the book promotion was not only a <strong>great success for the Consulate<\/strong> but also a <strong>showcase of the potential and reach of Serbian public diplomacy<\/strong>, demonstrating the <strong>synergy between Serbia\u2019s diplomatic missions and members of the diaspora<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>General Consul <strong>Dr. Vladimir Bo\u017eovi\u0107<\/strong> warmly welcomes such initiatives, working closely with the <strong>diaspora and its distinguished members<\/strong> to strengthen <strong>Serbian cultural and public diplomacy<\/strong>. The <strong>General Consulate<\/strong> extends its <strong>gratitude to all attendees<\/strong>, especially esteemed colleagues from the <strong>Office of Foreign Missions of the U.S. Department of State<\/strong> and the <strong>Diplomatic-Consular Corps<\/strong>, for their participation in honoring <strong>Mike Singer\u2019s book, Serbian sporting achievements, and the remarkable career of Nikola Joki\u0107<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark>MORE NEWS:<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-cec1b890-e2bf-44d5-97cc-b530b5bc6fd9\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/madonna-supported-the-students-the-media-doesnt-show-you-the-biggest-student-movement-since-1968-video\/\">MADONNA SUPPORTED SERBIAN STUDENTS: \u201cThe media doesn\u2019t show you the largest-led student movement since 1968!\u201d (VIDEO)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-6d0128ea-1d62-43c6-a33c-7ffcc296d1c6\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/why-the-boycott-serbian-and-balkan-products-more-expensive-in-belgrade-than-in-chicago-video\/\">WHY THE BOYCOTT: Serbian and Balkan Products More Expensive in Belgrade Than in Chicago! (VIDEO)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-9d01e075-fb4e-49c5-90cb-30a33362ea62\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/who-is-the-aggressor-in-kosovo-tucker-carlson-demolished-nato-and-shut-down-the-famous-british-journalist-video\/\">\u201cWHO IS THE AGGRESSOR IN KOSOVO?!\u201d: Tucker Carlson demolished NATO and shut down the famous British journalist! (VIDEO)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source<\/strong>: Serbian Times, <strong>Foto<\/strong>: Privatna arhiva<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On January 30, 2025, the General Consulate of Serbia in New York hosted the promotion of the book Why So Serious, the biography of NBA star Nikola Joki\u0107, written by renowned sports journalist Mike Singer. 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