Jokic has made it clear that he plans to continue playing for the Nuggets in the future.

September 29th - According to the Associated Press, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic reiterated at the team's media day that he plans to sign a long-term contract extension with the team next summer. However, when asked if he would remain with the Nuggets in the future, Jokic added with a smile, " If they still want me. "

Jokic has chosen to postpone his contract extension until next summer. At that time, he will be eligible to sign a five- year, approximately $ 350 million supermax contract. However, postponing the extension also means that the possibility of leaving the team in the future remains.

“ I’ve always been very honest, and I hope they can trust me, ” Jokic said.

The 31- year-old Jokic has spent his entire career with the Denver Nuggets, helping the team win its first NBA championship in 2023. Last season, he averaged 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.7 assists per game, finishing second in the regular season MVP voting , behind only Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous - Alexander.

Jokic stated that he hopes to remain in Denver and follow in Stephen Curry 's footsteps. " We were just an average team, but we ended up winning a championship. We still have the ability and opportunity to compete at a high level and win another championship. For me, it's about legacy. You want to be a legend, you want to be remembered. "

Denver Nuggets Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Ben Tanzer also stated that the team has " no concerns " about Nikola Jokic's future . The Nuggets finished the season with a 54-28 record , reaching the playoffs as the third seed in the Western Conference, but were eliminated in the first round by the Minnesota Timberwolves. During the offseason, the team acquired six- time All-Star DeMar DeRozan , who stated, " When you have the best player in the world, anything is possible. "

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