Over the course of Jokić's seven seasons immediately preceding the 2022 offseason, Denver was plus-5.5 points per 100 possessions with the big man on the floor and minus-4.5 when he was off. (That 9.0-point swing balloons to 20.2 over the last three seasons, but that number's not relevant for this conversation).

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo Named Best Player in East Ahead of New Season Led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks will do their best to get back to the promise land. Milwaukee was favored to do just entering the 2021-22 season,