The Denver Nuggets are struggling to maximize the value of the NBA Draft, and have therefore endangered their ability to give Nikola Jokic what he's asking for: A one-team career. It's an issue rooted in a once-elite drafting franchise suddenly struggling to develop talent internally.
Unfortunately, Denver's inability to utilize the NBA Draft to its advantage has cost the team the type of affordable depth that can alleviate pressure from Jokic.
Jokic is entering his 11th season with the Nuggets, with a championship and a second Conference Finals appearance acting as examples of his influence on team success.