Tue Nov 19 06:40:00 UTC 2024: ## Nuggets Almost Landed Dončić-Jokic Superteam in 2018 Draft
**Denver, CO** – A hypothetical NBA superteam nearly became reality in 2018, according to a recent revelation. The Denver Nuggets attempted to acquire Luka Dončić on draft night, offering guard Gary Harris and two first-round picks to the Sacramento Kings for the No. 2 overall pick, according to Mike Singer, a former Nuggets beat writer now employed by the team.
The Nuggets, already possessing Nikola Jokic, saw Dončić as the perfect complement. They were aware that Kings GM Vlade Divac was less enthusiastic about Dončić, believing they had a strong chance to land the Slovenian star. However, Divac ultimately selected Marvin Bagley III, a decision widely considered a significant misstep by Sacramento. Dončić was then selected third overall by Atlanta and traded to Dallas.
Had the trade been successful, the NBA landscape might have been dramatically different. Jokic, now a three-time MVP and NBA champion, would have formed a potentially unstoppable duo with Dončić, who has blossomed into a top-five player and led the Mavericks to the NBA Finals. The possibility of a Dončić-Jokic pairing fuels speculation about the creation of an unprecedented NBA dynasty. While the Nuggets have built a strong team around Jokic, the “what if” surrounding the 2018 draft continues to fascinate NBA fans and analysts.
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