There’s been a lot of speculation on the Denver Nuggets run at the end of last season, and why they looked so terrible compared to the playoffs. Although the more optimistic fans figured it all stemmed from having the 1 seed wrapped up and knowing they can flip the switch Kronke confirms it started with the media MVP talk.

On the DNVR Show team President Josh Kronke confirms Jokic let up intentionally due to the MVP stories in the media, and wanted to focus on the playoffs.

Although I cut the clip, Kronke spoke more to Jokic mentality but also Adam Mares mentions it probably helped as the team went into the playoffs with less stress, which I agree with.

Full Interview: https://www.youtube.com/live/GwvMF5YaPLg?si=l3HyMqE_bjhCplJ8

  • RentsdueguysBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I’m pretty sure they had a talk behind closed doors. Embiid was announced the winner while on a road game. Embiid was in a hotel gathers around a tv with his team, while Jokic was at home not wanting the award. Embiid looked like a 5th round draft pick waiting to get drafted. Nastiness. MVP conversation is a narrative and a hand picked award