Nikola, it's time to be selfish – if not for yourself, then for us! Enough of Colorado, you need to go to Toronto and build the Serbian dream team.

And where would this scenario play out more powerfully and naturally than in Toronto? Following the unforgettable era of the Sacramento Kings generation with Vlade Divac and Peja Stojaković, which captivated the entire nation to their TV screens at three in the morning at the turn of the century, conditions would be ripe for a new, even more formidable Serbian dynasty in the NBA.

On the Raptors' bench sits Darko Rajaković, a man who understands the Serbian mentality, as well as modern basketball down to the finest details. Rajaković would hand Jokić the keys to the franchise and complete freedom in team building. Toronto would become a project built to Jokić's specifications, and the first piece in that puzzle could be Nikola Jović. The young Serbian talent is losing valuable time in Miami and isn't getting the role he deserves under Erik Spoelstra. Uniting these two namesakes under Rajaković's baton would bring a combination of intelligence and youth that would ignite the entire league.

Playing in Denver offers peace, but also deep media anonymity. We know Nikola loves peace, enjoys being with his family, far from the spotlight... However, we also know that Nikola will be celebrating his 32nd birthday in February! For a player who has changed the way basketball is viewed, Toronto offers a global stage that only a world metropolis can provide. But what makes Toronto unique is the human factor – a huge, passionate, and organized Serbian community in Canada. The province of Ontario has been home to tens of thousands of our compatriots for decades.

The Sombor native in Toronto wouldn't just be a basketball story, but a cultural phenomenon. Scotiabank Arena would overnight become the largest Serbian arena outside Belgrade, where Jokić would feel at home every step of the way, from the opening tip-off to dinner in our restaurants.

For us in Serbia, this story also has a fantastic practical side. Thanks to the direct flight route from Belgrade to Toronto, a weekend trip to a game to watch Jokić break records is no longer science fiction, but a matter of good will and packing a suitcase. Because, honestly, who among us doesn't know someone who lives in Toronto?

We fear that Denver, however stable and peaceful, is slowly dragging Jokić down, towards mediocrity and routine. As fans, we're tired of stories about horses and the cold winters of the Rocky Mountains while the team loses in the first round of the playoffs. We have the right to be selfish and demand that Jokić attacks history on the right stage. Toronto awaits, Rajaković awaits – it's time for a new Serbian team in the NBA!

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