Nikola Jokic
While the other two suggestions were grounded in reality, this one is purely a flight of fantasy. We’ll ask you to indulge in it.
The fit between Jokic and Young would be an absolute dream for lovers of passing. Whichever team was fortunate enough to host them would treat their fanbase to a clinic in egalitarian basketball on a nightly basis.
Having that playmaking come from two vastly different positions poses a unique advantage as well. Jokic and Young would probably take turns running the show. Teams wouldn’t know whether they were accounting for a guard in the pick-and-roll or a big man on the low block from possession to possession.
Plus, the two could be staggered, allowing their team to have one of the best playmakers on the planet on the floor for 48 minutes a night. When they shared the floor, they’d form an absolute juggernaut.
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It probably won’t happen. We know that. Still, Jokic is absolutely one of three stars we’d like to see Trae Young team up with.