Nikola Jokic Led Recruiting Effort to Bring DeMar DeRozan to Denver
Denver's three-time MVP joined Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon in reaching out to the veteran scorer before he signed with the contender.
Nikola Jokic's influence on the Denver Nuggets extends well beyond his playmaking on the court.
According to a report by BasketNews citing NBA insider Chris Haynes, Jokic was actively involved behind the scenes to help Denver secure the commitment of DeMar DeRozan.
Jokic was joined in the recruitment effort by teammates Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon. The trio stayed in communication with DeRozan leading up to the veteran star formally signing his contract with the franchise.
Per Haynes, DeRozan was driven by the opportunity to join a legitimate contender in Denver as he seeks to compete for an NBA championship.