Nuggets center Nikola Jokic already is the best athlete to ever wear a Denver uniform. Not as influential as John Elway has been in Colorado, but Joker is a two-time MVP, as well as MVP of the NBA Finals when the Nuggets won their first championship. Jokic is the best player in the NBA. Elway was never on that level.
Dan, Chandler, Ariz.
Kiz: Elway will forever be our beloved Duke of Denver. But Jokic is the king of the basketball universe. In terms of pure athletic achievement? Advantage, Joker.
Elway is untouchable as the GOAT in Colorado.