Nikola Jokic admits he is becoming ruder to fans

Nikola Jokic has acknowledged that he is becoming ruder to fans who approach him in public, citing exhaustion with the constant attention that comes with his NBA stardom. The Denver Nuggets center made the comments during a recent appearance on the Jao Mile podcast, where he discussed how his relationship with fame has evolved over more than a decade in the league. "I'm getting more and more bothered by popularity," Jokic said, according to a translation of the interview. "This is going to sound corny, but I'm getting ruder to people who approach me. Honestly, it's tiring." The three-time MVP explained that people in his personal circle understand his boundaries, particularly when he is spending time away from basketball. "Some people around me know, I don't take pictures because it's my time," Jokic stated. "I'll sound rude again, but what can I do? If people can't understand me, I understand everything. But it's been 11-12 years and enough is enough." Jokic, 31, expressed a preference for genuine interaction over immediate photo requests.