U.S. Media on Jokić: It's Terrifying, but He Might Be Even Better This Season!

The Nuggets remain a formidable squad built around arguably the world's best player, Nikola Jokić, alongside co-star Jamal Murray. Bolstered by quality veterans like Aaron Gordon, DeMar DeRozan, or Cameron Johnson, Denver clearly retains a very strong core.

However, as the new season draws near, whether that will be enough for another championship is another question entirely. Many consider Oklahoma City or San Antonio the favorites in the West, while in the East, the reigning champion New York Knicks and LeBron James' Philadelphia are seen as top contenders.

Analyzing Denver, American media outlets emphasize that Jokić and Murray have repeatedly proven that when they catch fire, they can take over a game—or even an entire playoff series—Index.hr reports. Both are capable of exploding for 50 points at any moment and carrying the offensive burden when the rest of the team struggles.

Jokić is hailed as a once-in-a-generation talent, and as long as he is leading the way, anything is possible for Denver. He shows no signs of slowing down and might even be getting better with each passing season—a truly terrifying prospect for rivals.

Last season, he averaged 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.7 assists. Murray is also coming off the best season of his career, averaging 25.4 points and 7.1 assists, appearing to be right at the peak of his powers.