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Denver Nuggets: Three keys to success for Jokic

ByJames Siegle|
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 11: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends against Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during the game on April 11, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 112-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 11: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends against Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during the game on April 11, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 112-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
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DENVER, CO – JULY 9: Nikola Jokic waiting for the start of a press conference for Josh Kroenke, vice chairman of Kroenke Sports and Entertainment and the Nuggets announce new contracts for Jokic and Will Barton at the Pepsi Center on July 9, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – JULY 9: Nikola Jokic waiting for the start of a press conference for Josh Kroenke, vice chairman of Kroenke Sports and Entertainment and the Nuggets announce new contracts for Jokic and Will Barton at the Pepsi Center on July 9, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

What does 2018-2019 hold for the Denver Nuggets’, Nikola Jokic?

After a fantastic third season, Nikola Jokic is inked to a long-term mega deal. He is the undisputed leader of this rising Nuggets clan…and now in town for the long haul.

New contracts come with pressure to perform. Jokic will experience this in 2018-2019. Fans will see his happy-go-lucky vibe flicker at times. But Nikola is capable of continuing success, even when the pressure builds.

Jokic will need sharp offensive play, toughness on both ends, and strong mental resilience to lead the Nuggets back to the postseason.

Here are three keys for Jokic to succeed in 2018-2019:

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