That MPJ contract is such an abomination. I would take Ben Simmons over him just because his contract ends two years sooner.Agreed. Jokic's weaknesses on D can be schemed around but you need solid ass D from the rest of the players. MPJ is the main one that scares me. He just doesn't provide enough offensive bang to make up for his below average D. I think the main path to success for them in the playoffs is for Murray to really go off. That would let Jokic save some offensive energy since we know he'll be put into a lot of defensive actions as teams try to wear him down. Can't have him carrying too much of an offensive load.
Their only playoff hope is Murray playing like he's back in The Bubble. Other than that, I don't see them making it out of the west unless there's a bunch of injuries.