Nikola Jokic remains the centerpiece of fantasy NBA lore, and Joe Mazzulla’s water polo comparison underscores his rare playmaking and touch. Embiid’s feet and timing draw a soccer parallel in the same perceptive lens. Denver’s offseason additions Bruce Brown, Jonas Valančiūnas and Cameron Johnson could ease Jokic’s heavy load without dulling his ceiling, blending better defense with diversified scoring. Expect Jokic to keep elite per-game production while teammates shoulder more of the creation and Jokic eases into a more balanced, sustainable rhythm.