On May 19, Beijing time, in the basketball hall of the NBA, the jersey number often carries the glory and legend of the player. The Nuggets' No. 15 jersey, which once belonged to Anthony, now belongs to Jokic. However, if Jokic fails to lead the Nuggets to a championship, is it possible that Anthony's No. 15 jersey will be retired with the Nuggets? Today, it seems that such a possibility is slim to none.
Anthony, as an outstanding representative of the 03 platinum generation, has been with the Nuggets for seven and a half seasons, and he has ensured the team's lower limit with his excellent ability to lead the team, so that the Nuggets have never missed the playoffs. However, despite Anthony's impressive performances with the Nuggets, his relationship with the team's management has not been harmonious. After he left the Nuggets, the team gave Jokic the No. 15 jersey, a move that undoubtedly exacerbated the conflict between Anthony and the Nuggets.
Jokic, one of the most powerful players in the NBA today, has led the Nuggets to great results with his outstanding skills and leadership. However, even with Jokic's stellar achievements with the Nuggets, it remains to be seen whether he will be able to lead the team to a championship. The championship is undoubtedly the greatest affirmation for a team and players. If Jokic fails to achieve this feat, then his standing with the Nuggets may be affected.
Against this backdrop, the possibility of the Nuggets retiring Anthony's No. 15 jersey has become very slim. On the one hand, Anthony doesn't have a good relationship with the Nuggets, which makes it unlikely that the team will actively consider retiring his jersey. On the other hand, Jokic, as an active player, will not be able to discuss the retirement of his jersey until he retires. During this period, Jokic's performance and accomplishments will directly influence the Nuggets' decision to retire their jerseys.
Of course, we can't deny Anthony's contribution and influence during his time with the Nuggets. However, in competitive sports, achievements and accolades are often the strongest proof. Although Anthony has a good ability to lead the team, he did not lead the team to a championship during his time with the Nuggets, which makes his place in the team's history relatively limited. In contrast, Jokic, as an active player, still has a chance to lead the Nuggets to more brilliance.
In addition, the retirement of the jersey is not only a recognition of the player's personal achievements, but also the inheritance of the team's history and culture. When the Nuggets choose to retire their jerseys, they will inevitably consider the overall interests of the team and long-term planning. If retiring Anthony's shirt could spark controversy and discontent, the team will most likely choose to avoid it.
To sum up, if Jokic fails to lead the Nuggets to a championship, the possibility of the Nuggets retiring Anthony's No. 15 jersey is very slim. While Anthony's contributions and influence with the Nuggets cannot be ignored, his place in team history is not enough for the Nuggets to risk retiring his jersey. And Jokic, as an active player and the core strength of the team, also has the opportunity to earn higher honors and status through his hard work and performance.
However, regardless of whether the jersey is retired or not, we should respect the dedication and efforts of every player. Anthony and Jokic are both outstanding players in NBA history who have brought endless glory and memories to the Nuggets. Whether their jerseys are retired or not, their spirit and legend will forever remain in the hearts of the Nuggets and their fans. In the days to come, let's look forward to the Nuggets team to create more brilliance and bring more surprises and touches to the fans.