Nikola Jokic announced that he will play for Serbia in the 2019 FIBA World Cup this summer.

"I am very pleased with everything I did in the NBA this season. I had a great year in which I performed at the All-Star Game and was selected [to the All-NBA first team]. For me, the cherry on top of this whole season would be a medal with the national team. I am fully prepared to do my best to achieve this goal," said Jokic. 

Jokic already has won 2 medals for the Serbia national team.

The FIBA World Cup begins on August 31st.