In a bold and unorthodox move, the Denver Nuggets are shaking up their front office structure by employing a co-partnership approach between executive vice presidents Ben Tenzer and Jonathan Wallace. The Nuggets' vice chairman, Josh Kroenke, emphasized the team's unconventional nature, highlighting their star player Nikola Jokic's unexpected rise as the 41st pick. With Tenzer focusing on salary cap management and team structure, and Wallace leveraging his league-wide relationships, the duo aims to bring synergy and collaboration to elevate the team's performance.
Kroenke assured that both Tenzer and Wallace would have a significant role in decision-making processes, including free-agent signings and contract extensions. The Nuggets are committed to offering Jokic a max extension this summer, with Kroenke emphasizing transparency and support for the player's decision-making. As the Nuggets strive to enhance their roster depth around core players like Jokic and Jamal Murray, the new front-office structure aims to complement head coach David Adelman's efforts to lead the team to success on the court. With a strong foundation and a blend of experience and relationships, the Nuggets are poised to pursue their championship aspirations through innovative leadership.