NBA discourse can often lack context and nuance, but sadly, that’s the world we live in. So while it’s obviously incredible news that Nikola Jokic avoided a major injury, it’s still a very tough blow in a lot of ways that relate to his resume and legacy as he puts together a worthy case to be remembered as the greatest basketball player of all time.
The Joker was having arguably the best season of his career, and with the way he and the team have been playing, he was leading the hunt for a fourth MVP trophy. Sadly, that bid may have been derailed on Monday night.