Well, it’s hard to be too critical. At the All-Star break, the Denver Nuggets sit second in a loaded Western Conference with a record of 39-18 — the best to date in franchise history.
Jokic has made the step most fans hoped for — and quite honestly expected — playing well enough to get his named tossed on the ballot in most MVP discussions.
And coach Michael Malone and staff are gearing up for Sunday’s All-Star game after holding the best record in the West for most of the season.
But it hasn’t been without struggles — notably an early four-game losing streak and a much more recent three-game skid.