Jokic, Djokovic: Banner week for Serbians in sports

Jun. 13, 2023 Sports

Nikola Jokic just led the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA championship, and Novak Djokovic won his record 23rd tennis Grand Slam.

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Credits

Guests:

Jason Sklar - host of “View from the Cheap Seats” podcast - @SklarBrothers
Randy Sklar - host of “View from the Cheap Seats” podcast - @SklarBrothers

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Nihar Patel

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