Keeping one of the main figures in the league has its price… On the first day of the free agency of the NBA, the Denver Nuggets they did not go around in circles and renewed Nikola Jockic, who comes from winning the MVP (most valuable player) award in the last two seasonsyes The pivot, whose link with the Colorado franchise expired only in 2023, signed an extension for 264,000,000 dollars for the next five years.
The Serbian is one of the figures of the league (AP).
As confirmed by different media in the United States, Denver offered him the “super maximum” contract (something that only the Nuggets could due to the rules of the league) to secure the Serbian, who was a teammate of Facundo Campazzo in the last two campaigns.
In the 2021/22 season Jokic averaged 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game. And although at the individual level his numbers were exceptional (that’s why he won the MVP for the second time), his team was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Golden State Warriorswho would end up consecrating champions after beating the Boston Celtics in the finals.
With the new link, the pivot surpassed a mark that Giannis Antetokounmpo had, figure of the Milwaukee Bucks. In 2020, the Greek signed a contract $228.2 million over five yearswhich until this Thursday was the highest volume in the history of the NBA.
At 27, the Joker is considered one of the biggest “steals” in the draft. In 2014 he was picked by the Nuggets in 41st place! Yes, there were 40 picks before the election of those from Colorado, who stayed with one of the most decisive and versatile players in the league: in addition to making the most of his 2.11 meters when it comes to defending and rebounding, he can raise the ball and shoot with three-point consistency.
Campazzo can now sign with another team…
While Denver secured Jokic until 2028, the one who would not continue on the team is Facundo Campazzowhich was no longer part of the rotation in the last stretch of the season. As of this Thursday, the point guard will be able to negotiate as an NBA free agent.
Campazzo would seek another destination.
“In the last few months I wanted to play. And I wanted to be there and compete. That’s what I missed the most. Not playing is often frustrating, but it was the first three days. Also, it was anger. But sadness was when the game ended. game, for example, and we won and I didn’t feel part of it because I didn’t play. Do you understand me? But it was anger because I wanted to play. But that lasted me 4 days, then I get bored being angry all the time, “said the Cordovan in an interview with Miguel Granados on ESPN.
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Nikola Jokic signed the highest contract in NBA history