McClain’s No. 24 era extended to the Nuggets via a 1976 trade; adds to the interwoven No. 24 narrative across teams.

Jokic anchored the EuroBasket Second Team as the archetype floor general and focal scorer among high-usage stars. His blend of scoring, playmaking and efficiency fits as a fantasy anchor, with true multi-category impact mirrored by elite efficiency and assist rates.

Jokic sits at the center of the Nuggets’ consideration in any IO deal, with his gravity on offense making a guard like IO a natural fit on the ball and in motion. The trade could unlock better spacing around Jokic, but it also tests Denver’s depth and timeline as they push for another contender run.

Jokic is highlighted as the most stable floor among top options, with a narrow range between best and worst-case outcomes. His multi-category production anchors fantasy rosters, and even with slight changes in minutes or usage, his elite per-game output generally stays near the top of the rankings.

Denver fed Melo’s ascent, yielding his foundational 81 OVR start and the whiplash ascent to 94 OVR, anchoring a prime era. The Nuggets framed a formation that enabled sustained elite scoring, establishing Melo as a franchise cornerstone and a model of early-career fantasy value that influenced his long-run perception.