BREAKING: Nuggets’ Shocking Decision Prompts Nikola Jokic Debate Among ESPN Experts

After the Denver Nuggets made the surprising decision to fire head coach Michael Malone with just a few games left on the season, many were left wondering how it would affect Nikola Jokic and his future with the franchise.

In fact, in the wake of Malone’s dismissal, some fans even dreamt about getting the three-time MVP for their teams. Odds were also released about Jokic’s next team, further highlighting the doubts surrounding his Denver future.

With that, several ESPN experts debated how the move will actually impact Jokic, and the opinions have been mixed.

Some expressed concern, with NBA front office insider Bobby Marks saying that he hopes the “Nuggets ownership ran this by Jokic.”

ESPN reporter Michael C. Wright highlighted the loyalty factor, noting, “Jokic doesn’t reveal much about his personal life, but it sure seems like loyalty is important to him. Ownership showed none with this latest move.”

NBA reporter Chris Herring admitted that it’s a “highly unusual move involving a title-winning coach,” which made him wonder if “Jokic is OK with it.” Herring also floated the question whether or not there’s an issue between Malone and the Joker behind the scenes.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts as he goes out of bounds.

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Other ESPN experts such as Ohm Youngmisuk and Zach Kram played down the impact of the move on Jokic.

“Jokic isn’t going anywhere,” Youngmisuk confidently stated. “While Malone is the only NBA head coach Jokic has ever had, the Nuggets made this move in hopes of maximizing what is left of this season. Denver ownership still believes the Nuggets can make a run this postseason and considers Adelman the architect of the team’s offense. The Nuggets will do everything they can to make things better around Jokic.”

It remains to be seen what will actually happen to Nikola Jokic, but as the ESPN experts pointed out, the Serbian star’s upcoming extension negotiations should give fans a better understanding of his stance with the team.