All things considered, the fact that Nikola Jokic declined a contract extension this summer is a story that pretty much came and went. Despite such a concerning issue for Nuggets fans on the surface, it’s promising to see just how much confidence the organization has expressed all along. That trend was continued at summer league, when a Nuggets’ front office executive told Keith Smith of Spotrac that the team had “No worry at all” when it comes to Jokic’s deal.
Here, the executive even elaborated and provided further detail and context, “It’s the smart move from his side, if I’m being honest.