Demarcus Cousins: Nikola Jokic considered retirement instead of signing a 300 million dollars supermax agreement
Demarcus Cousins: Nikola Jokic considered his retirement instead of signing a supermax agreement of $ 300 million originally on Fadeaway World.
The enthusiasm of Nikola Jokic for horse races is a well-known fact in the NBA community, and in some respects, even prevails over his love for basketball. However, the idea that Jokic has almost retired before signing his contract extension is a surprise.
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The former center of Denver Nuggets Demaus Cousins recently shared the story of how Jokic was considering retirement instead of signing a supermax agreement on the “right game podcast”. He recalled:
“When I was with Denver, our lockers were side by side. I don’t remember who at the time had signed an extension, but I say to myself:” yours will be crazy! “He was like,” you know, because, I honestly think that I could retire before this contract. “”
Cousins was amazed by Jokic’s desire to move away from a salary of $ 300 million.
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“I said:” guy, you took out your mother spirit “” “” He continued. “I said,” Sign the contract and big on the worst. “Do not spend the $ 300 million.”
He recalled that Jokic said he just wanted to relax in the Serbian countryside with his horses. Cousins tried to convince him joking that he could buy more horses with money.
Jokic’s disinterest in playing basketball was also noted when the Quadruple All-Star pointed out that Jokic did not care much to play in the NBA. He said:
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“If you are lucky to hold a conversation with him, and he tells you a little about himself, he really does not give to whatsoever.
If we believe the declaration of cousins, something of a lot of evidence brings, Jokic is perhaps the most gifted player that the NBA has ever seen.
Even disengaged, the superstar of the Nuggets remains one of the best players in the league. As a sustainable MVP candidate, the great Serbian man constantly offers an unreal number to help his team win victories.
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During the 2024-25 season, Jokic posed an average of 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds and 10.8 assists, while pulling 57.6% in the field and 41.7% of the three-point range. Absurd numbers for someone who treats basketball like a hobby.
Jokic’s love for his horses and being at home in Serbia is engaging in fans, but that raises several concerns for the Nuggets organization.
After refusing their recent extension offer, perhaps for a much more lucrative agreement next season, the great man could very really leave the team at some point.
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Although the property is already worried about Jokic’s future in Denver, the biggest question is whether it will remain in the NBA.
To keep it invested, the nuggets were active in the construction of a stronger list during the offseason, seeing them effectively emerge as candidates. The prospects for the coming season can be positive, but the superstar will currently focus on the representation of its country of origin during the next Eurobasket tournament.
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This story was initially reported by Fadeaway World on July 31, 2025, where it appeared for the first time.
