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A slim Nikola Jokic will be a much better version of himself

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 31: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during halftime against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum on January 31, 2020 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic could be a much improved version of himself while playing at a lighter weight.

With Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic losing a reported 40 pounds during the NBA hiatus, many are wondering how a slimmer Joker will fare at a position where he used to be able to use his bulkier frame to get his way in the low-post, whether it was for offense or defense.