Nikola Jokic explains decision to reject Nuggets contract extension this summer

Alex Kirschenbaum

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Three-time Denver Nuggets MVP Nikola Jokic has revealed why he shunned the Nuggets' contract extension offer this summer.

"I don't think about it. I think those contract extensions come as a reward, as something that is natural to the sport, especially in today's NBA, you see how the salary cap is building," Jokic said. "My plan is to be a Nugget forever."

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Alex Kirschenbaum

Alex Kirschenbaum is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He grew up a devout Bulls fan, but his hoops fanaticism now extends to non-Bulls teams in adulthood. Currently also a scribe for Hoops Rumors, Sports Illustrated's On SI fan sites Newsweek and "Small Soldiers" director Joe Dante's film site Trailers From Hell, Alex is an alum of Men's Journal, Grizzlies fan site Grizzly Bear Blues and Bulls fan sites Blog-A-Bull and Pippen Ain't Easy, among others