DeMarcus Cousins reveals the scary part about Nikola Jokic's dominance with the Denver Nuggets is that basketball isn't even his top priority

Nikola Jokić is going strong with the Denver Nuggets and is well on his way to being a Hall of Famer, but he apparently considered retiring a few years ago.

Former NBA All-Star Demarcus Cousins, who played in Denver with Jokic during the 2021-22 season, appeared on the Straight Game Podcast where he discussed Jokic and his nonchalant demeanor when it comes to basketball. Cousins appeared in 31 games for the Nuggets that season, averaging 8.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.

Is three-time MVP Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic's future with the only franchise he's ever known now in jeopardy? The 6-foot-11 big man has opted not to ink a veteran extension with the franchise,

However, when it comes down to it, Denver will only go as far as Nikola Jokic can take them. A three-time MVP who came up short of a fourth in a historic season, the superstar has been taking some time for himself this offseason,

Nikola Jokic's decision to play in the upcoming EuroBasket 2025 means that multiple major NBA superstars will take part in the tournament.