From Jokic to Porter, Murray to Malone, champion Nuggets' fathers played key role

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets holds his daughter Ognjena as he stands with his wife, Nataljia, left, after the NBA All-Star game at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

By Mike Singer | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: June 18, 2023 at 5:45 AM MDT | UPDATED: June 18, 2023 at 5:48 AM MDT

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The Denver Nuggets' roster is littered with examples of strong fathers whose influence trickled into the locker room, one way or another.

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From Nikola Jokic to Michael Porter Jr., Jamal Murray to Michael Malone, champion Nuggets were built on strong fathers

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