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The Jokić revolution: the Denver Nuggets story
Franchise era
2015–16—present
The Jokić revolution
Denver Nuggets
The story in one sentence
Jokić developed from a second-round curiosity into a multi-time MVP whose passing and efficiency powered Denver's first championship in 2023.
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The center as an entire offense
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Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. gave the era its recognizable core.
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Its final meaning is still being written.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2015–16
What came before
A deep 57-win team briefly suggested a collective future before injuries forced another reset.
2020
Western Conference Finals: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers
2023
Western Conference Finals: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers
2023
NBA Finals: Denver Nuggets vs Miami Heat
Still unfolding
Where the story stands
This chapter remains active, so its final place in franchise history is still being written.
The core