The Nuggets' operation this summer is still a mystery, after letting go of Pope and Reggie, the depth of the lineup has dropped again, there is really no player on the bench who can do it, and Jokic, who is not very good, may be difficult to win the championship again in the Nuggets. Every team is constantly working hard and planning for the highest honor of the championship. The Denver Nuggets, led by superstar Jokic, have gradually become a powerhouse in the league in recent years. However, today's Nuggets seem to be entering a predicament full of fog and challenges on the road of team building and development.
The Nuggets seem to be stuck in a "superstitious scratch-and-win" pattern of reinforcement, obsessed with scouring in the second-round pick, eager to once again tap a player as talented and capable as Jokic. Although there is a theoretical possibility of success in this approach, it is an overly risky strategy in terms of practical effects and probabilities. After all, a player like Jokic is a rare gem, and it won't be easy to replicate that success.
On the team, Porter Jr.'s big contract with Murray will inevitably lock up the Nuggets' salary space. This has left the team stretched thin in terms of reinforcements and reinforcements, and it is not possible to bring in quality players on a large scale to enrich the depth of the squad. In this case, in order to save salaries, the management constantly weakens the strength of the bench, making the team's lineup top-heavy and the starting strength strong, but the substitute lineup is difficult to give enough support and supplementation.
It is especially worth noting that if the Nuggets can't keep Aaron · Gordon in the future, it will undoubtedly be a huge blow to the team. Gordon is an important member of the team and plays an integral role on both ends of the floor. His athleticism, defensive toughness, and impact on the offensive end provide a variety of options for the Nuggets' playbook. Once Gordon leaves, the overall strength of the Nuggets will be greatly reduced, and the already not wide championship window will be ruthlessly welded to death.
In this series of issues, Jokic, as the core and leader of the team, should take more responsibility. Jokic has a top-tier basketball IQ and technical ability, and his dominance on the court is unquestionable. However, to lead the team to the top of the championship, Jokic needs to be more "strong". This is not only reflected in leading the team to victory with a better performance on the pitch, but also in the management and direction of the team, which also needs to exert greater influence.
Jokic needs to have in-depth communication and exchanges with management to express his views and suggestions on team building. He needs to push the team to be more aggressive in finding quality players on the free market to add depth to the roster, rather than just hoping for a "lottery" in the second-round pick. At the same time, Jokic will also need to play a greater leadership role in the locker room, bringing the team together and aligning the players in goals and directions.
Last season's Nuggets lineup was still the strongest in the league, although the bench depth was almost meaningless, but the starters were really strong, but next season's Nuggets' starting lineup is no longer strong, barely a strong team, but definitely no longer a strong ranks. Compared to the Celtics, it is already a lot worse, and it is difficult to dominate in the West, and there are many opponents. The general manager of the Nuggets has done nothing, and the Nuggets can really consider disbanding on the spot.