Jokic’s Burden and Denver’s Fix | Denver Nuggets News

Nikola Jokic is carrying an unsustainable offensive load for the Nuggets, leading the league in assists and climbing in scoring — but the team’s playoff failures since his 25-point-per-game championship season suggest they need help. Veteran signings like DeMar DeRozan may be a stopgap, signaling Jokic’s need for more scoring support, even if it comes at the cost of defensive flaws. With no internal development to shoulder the burden, Denver’s relying on aging stars — a risky but necessary gamble to keep their superstar from burning out.

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