While recovering from a knee injury, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic has transformed into a vocal assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets. Unable to play, the center has used his elite basketball IQ to guide young teammates like DaRon Holmes II and Spencer Jones on screen-setting and offensive reads. His predictions during timeouts have proven eerily accurate; notably, he foretold Tyrese Maxey’s final play strategy in a recent win against the 76ers. Coach David Adelman embraces Jokic’s heightened leadership, noting that while he usually communicates through play, his injury has given him the platform to verbally share his genius, helping keep the Nuggets competitive even in his absence.
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How Nikola Jokic has helped Nuggets survive his absence from the bench
By mychabi2013
