The Denver Nuggets need something very specific to happen after a long offseason where they made some very pointed improvements to this roster: if the young talent on their team can reach a new level and flourish, it will put Denver into an even higher echelon of championship contender in the coming season.
This past summer was about finally retooling Nikola Jokic's supporting cast for the Nuggets. For two years following their championship in 2023, Denver had done little to nothing to externally improve. That is to say, bringing in new and tenured players that would provide an immediate lift alongside the greatest player in the world.