Jokic reaffirms desire to stay with Nuggets for entire career, plans on waiting to sign extension
Summary
Nikola Jokic said he wants to stay with the Denver Nuggets for his whole career but plans to wait until next summer to sign a new contract. By waiting, he can sign a very large five-year contract worth about $350 million.Key Facts
- Jokic is a three-time NBA MVP and plays for the Denver Nuggets.
- He scored 20 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds in a recent Serbia win during FIBA World Cup qualifying.
- Jokic wants to stay with the Nuggets permanently.
- He plans to delay his contract extension to get a five-year supermax deal.
- The supermax contract would be worth approximately $350 million.
- Jokic averaged 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.7 assists last season.
- The Nuggets were eliminated in the first playoff round by Minnesota.
- The team is also deciding on a contract for player Peyton Watson.
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