But there's also reason to think that the Nuggets could find another decent player on the buyout market eventually, and perhaps have said player be their long-term option behind Jokic. Cal Durrett of HoopsHabit recently proposed one idea, naming them a perfect fit for Nikola Vucevic of the Chicago Bulls.

A former NBA player recently revealed that Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic almost made a shocking decision in 2022.

While swapping Michael Porter Jr. for Cam Johnson was the biggest change, the team's trade for Jonas Valanciunas made the most noise. While it was certainly newsworthy that the Nuggets acquired the best backup center of the Nikola Jokic era,

Nikola Jokic continues to be a standout player in the NBA, spearheading the Denver Nuggets' efforts. Yet, a former teammate recently revealed an intriguing story about the superstar, shedding light on his genuine passions beyond the basketball court.