The Future Must Be Now With CT Fazio

Denver Nuggets face a franchise crossroads: is a bold infusion of youth and a new ball handler the answer to easing the pressure on Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray? Matt Moore and guest CT Fazio debate the urgent need for a secondary creator who can break down playoff defenses and diversify the offense, while questioning whether simply adding another Jamal-type guard solves the real issue.

Key topics include the challenges of roster construction with veterans versus young talent, Christian Braun’s evolving role, and the risk-reward of relying on Peyton Watson’s development. The episode also spotlights potential NBA Draft fits at pick 26, the value of rim protection alongside Jokić, and names like Dylan Swain and Abuka Corey as possible Nuggets targets. Will Denver’s window for contention slam shut if they don’t make these hard choices now?

00:00 Managing Murray and Jokic's workload

06:29 Discussing guard skills and strategy

10:14 Nuggets playoff strategy issues

11:20 Adding offensive creators to the team

16:43 Nuggets roster changes and depth

17:46 Young talent and future strategy

21:32 Discussing Duran's potential in basketball

24:01 Discussing Murray and Jokic Dynamics

29:05 Discussing defensive challenges against Jokic

30:58 Discussing NBA draft prospects

34:23 Discussing potential new guards

 

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