Why The Denver Nuggets Do The Deal
Kevin Durant and Nikola Jokic. Nikola Jokic, and Kevin Durant. No matter how you type it, it looks terrifying – even on paper.
Nikola Jokic demands a double team on the low block. On the other hand, Kevin Durant demands a double team from every position on the floor. Meanwhile, doubling Jokic with Durant on the perimeter would be begging for trouble:
If Durant has even a sliver of daylight, Jokic would find him.
To be sure, these two could make for the most imposing offensive duo in the NBA. In fact, rarely in history has such a prolific playmaker been paired with such an unstoppable scorer. This deal would make the Brooklyn Nets unqualified title contenders in 2022-23, if not outright favorites.
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Yes, they would miss Murray and Porter Jr., but with Durant in the fold, they’d presumably get over it – and quickly. Of course, that begs its own question: should the Nets really part with their star for the two intriguing young players?