Nuggets president Tim Connelly on Nikola Jokic’s impending supermax contract offer: “It’s a pretty big (priority) … There’s nothing more important, organizationally, than to make sure Nikola stays here as long as he wants to play the game.”
and a likely two-time MVP to protect, Connelly’s responsibilities are immense.
In the wake of Wednesday’s 4-1 first-round playoff ouster to Golden State, Connelly met with the media Friday for nearly 30 minutes to talk about the season that was and foreshadow decisions he faces this offseason. Topics included upcoming roster decisions, questions about the health of franchise players Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr., and the most valuable puzzle piece of all, Nikola Jokic.
“It’s a pretty big … There’s nothing more important, organizationally, than to make sure Nikola stays here as long as he wants to play the game.”Connelly was laughing when he was asked about Jokic’s recent enthusiasm over signing a five-year extension this summer. He knows he’s in a fortunate position to have a superstar eager to remain with the organization that drafted him and one that’s as invested in the future of the Nuggets as Jokic is.
Connelly sung Cousins’ praises. The veteran’s impact, particularly in the postseason, was noteworthy. Backing up the MVP isn’t ideal for anyone, but Cousins proved he’s still got some gas left in the tank. The Nuggets need to consider bringing him back. Reed didn’t make the playoff roster because converting him to a standard contract would’ve meant cutting another player who was ingrained in their locker room. After deliberation, the Nuggets opted against it. That being said, take Connelly at his word and assume they’re interested in retaining Reed this offseason.“If Nikola heard me say that I felt for him, I think he might slap me.”: Though he didn’t have much help all season, Jokic never complained.
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