Nuggets Executive Gets Honest About Nikola Jokic's Big Decision

The NBA has experienced a significant shift over the past five years, marked by the dominant resurgence of the big man position after over a decade of guard and forward dominance. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić is credited as the primary driver behind this revolution.

Jokić, 30, has solidified his status as the greatest player in Nuggets history and an NBA all-time great. He is the first player since Larry Bird to finish in the top two of MVP voting for five consecutive seasons, winning the award three times during that span.

However, Jokić has informed the Nuggets that he will not sign a contract extension this offseason, according to team sources reported by The Denver Post. Instead, the three-time MVP intends to wait until next summer to engage in contract talks.

Despite some fan concern, particularly following the Luka Dončić trade in Dallas, the Nuggets organization is reportedly not worried. An anonymous Nuggets executive characterized Jokić's decision as a "smart move," explaining that waiting allows him to secure an extra year on his contract next summer for the same financial terms. The executive stated both sides are "on the same page."

Neither the Nuggets nor Jokić have shown any signs of wanting to part ways, and he is expected to play the remainder of his career in Denver.