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Nikola Jokic Has Transformed From Defensive Liability To Analytics Standout
Nikola Jokic has developed into an elite NBA defender despite significant athletic limitations, utilizing his exceptional basketball IQ and unconventional tactics to become a defensive analytics standout, according to a report from ESPN's Chris Herring and Tim MacMahon. Jokic, who recorded the worst vertical leap (17 inches) among over 1,000 NBA players tested at the P3 Applied … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic Has Transformed From Defensive Liability To Analytics Standout
Trey Alexander Named 24-25 G League Rookie Of The Year
Denver Nuggets Two-Way guard Trey Alexander has been named the 2024-25 NBA G League Rookie of the Year for his time with the Grand Rapids Gold. The award, voted on by the league's head coaches and general managers, recognizes the first-year professional who most significantly contributed to his team's success during the regular season. Alexander averaged 25.8 points, 5.7 … [Read more...] about Trey Alexander Named 24-25 G League Rookie Of The Year
Westbrook is the X Factor for Nuggets Title Hopes
Aside from Nikola Jokić, few could have anticipated the crucial role Russell Westbrook would play for Denver this season. The Nuggets have maximized his strengths, and Westbrook has embraced his role as a key contributor on both ends. His willingness to adapt, in addition to the amazing synergy with the Serbian, has helped mitigate some of his weaknesses. Westbrook has … [Read more...] about Westbrook is the X Factor for Nuggets Title Hopes
ESPN poll: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander favored to win MVP
In mid-February, the second of ESPN’s three NBA most valuable player straw polls showed Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with a comfortable — if not ironclad — lead over Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. Six weeks later, the race is virtually unchanged. If the results from our final straw poll are accurate — for each of the past five seasons, they have been … [Read more...] about ESPN poll: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander favored to win MVP