Nikola Jokic expressed his desire to play with Jamal Murray for his entire career, praising their chemistry and saying he knows exactly what Murray can do.
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic spoke about the idea of spending his entire career alongside Jamal Murray, highlighting the chemistry that has made them one of the league's most dangerous duos.
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"I would love it. It's so good when you know who you're playing with. He cannot really surprise me. And I know what he can do...I don't want to change him," Jokic said per Nuggets reporter Brendan Vogt.
This season, Jokic has been putting up impressive numbers, averaging 28.8 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 10.7 assists per game across 38 games.
He has missed 16 contests due to injury, but can still sit out one more game while remaining eligible for end-of-season NBA awards.
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Murray, who has played 49 games this season, is also performing at a high level, averaging 25.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 7.6 assists per game.
Their continued partnership has helped the Nuggets maintain a strong position in the Western Conference, currently sitting 3rd with a 35-20 record.
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