Malone took concern with the notion that the Nuggets are opting to relaxation Jokic and Murray, particularly in opposition to groups that they’re competing in opposition to for Western Convention playoff seeding. “I feel that’s only a bunch of bulls—,” Malone stated. “I imply, within the final 10 years, Nikola Jokic has performed the second-most video games within the NBA. Ten years. And the fellows in that prime 10, none of them are superstars. “So if Nikola isn’t taking part in, it’s not as a result of he’s sitting. It’s not as a result of he wants relaxation. It’s as a result of he’s damage and he’s making an attempt to play by way of issues that the majority wouldn’t. We’re at some extent proper now the place we’ve got to do what’s finest for not simply Nikola, however for all our guys, as we transfer ahead and attempt to shut out this season.”Supply: ESPN
