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Will This Be Jokic's BEST Season? Jokic's Contract, DeMar DeRozen, & More

Sep 11, 2026 · 13m

Summary

Miroslav analyzes Nikola Jokic's upcoming 12th season, predicting a "9-to-5" mindset as he enters his thirties. The discussion highlights the need for the Nuggets to reduce Jokic's offensive burden by utilizing DeMar DeRozan as a secondary initiator to preserve his longevity. They also address the noise surrounding Jokic's contract situation and agree that his true evaluation will depend on his playoff performance rather than regular season stats.

Topics discussed

Fanatics Sportsbook advertisement Introduction and Jokic's expected season start Jokic's mindset and physical condition New teammates and regular season strategy Defensive concerns and playoff readiness Jokic's scoring stats and offensive burden Need to shift offensive responsibility Jokic's contract situation and media pressure Contract extension possibilities and timing Is this Jokic's best season and playoff proof Anthem Blue Cross and New York Liberty partnership Fanatics Sportsbook advertisement MasterCard small business cybersecurity ad
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