Troy Renck of The Denver Post argues that simply bringing back the same roster next season would be a squandered opportunity during the prime years of superstar Nikola Jokic.
While team vice chairman Josh Kroenke struck a reassuring tone during his recent press conference, saying all the things fans and media expect to hear, Renck suggests that the underlying message of relying primarily on internal improvement signals a potentially passive and insufficient approach.
He warns that betting on the current group to self-correct, without making bold external moves, may not be enough to elevate the Nuggets back into serious championship contention.
This concern is amplified by the growing injury concerns surrounding key players, as the team’s core continues to age and wear down under the physical demands of multiple deep playoff runs.
In Renck’s view, Denver must act with greater urgency if they want to fully capitalize on Jokic’s peak and avoid stagnation.
Jokic has played 10 seasons for the Nuggets. He has averaged 21.8 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 7.2 assists in 745 regular-season games.
He was selected to play in 6 All-Star games. He has won 3 MVP awards, 1 Finals MVP award,d and 1 NBA championship.
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