As Westbrook chooses not to execute the player option, it is likely that he will leave the Denver Plateau, and the Nuggets backcourt rotation will become thin

With Westbrook's choice not to execute the player option, it is likely that he will leave the Denver Plateau, and the Nuggets' backcourt rotation will become thin. Bill Simmons, a well-known NBA commentator, put forward a bold idea today, pointing out a path to strengthening the defending champion - pursuing sharpshooter Luke Kennard, and imagining the wonderful scene of his partnership with Jokic.

"I have found an answer to the point guard position for the Nuggets," Simmons said excitedly on the show, "Imagine Luke Kennard playing side by side with Nikola Jokic, how interesting it would be!" Simmons believes that Kennard's accurate projection and Jokic's historically-level support will create an amazing spark.

While playing for the Grizzlies last season, Kennard averaged 8.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 65 games. What is really eye-catching is his horror star outside the three-point line - a 43.3% three-point shooting percentage. As he cruised on the outside, his opponent's defense was always tight. Kennard signed a one-year, $11 million contract with the Grizzlies last offseason.

Perfectly fit the Denver system?

In the Nuggets offensive system led by Jokic, players who can efficiently seize open opportunities have extremely high value. Kennard is precisely one of the top pure shooters in the league. His catch and jump shot after running without the ball was neat, which complements Murray, Porter Jr. and others. If Kennard joins, Jokic's exquisite pass will have another fatal delivery target, and the opponent will pay a more painful price when double-teaming Jokic.

Bill Simmons' suggestions undoubtedly opened up new ideas for the Nuggets' offseason operation. How to match Jokic with a more suitable backcourt partner after Westbrook leaves the team is an important topic for the Nuggets management. With his elite-level projection ability, can Kennard really become the key puzzle that makes the defending champion's offensive system more unsolvable? This may be worthy of serious consideration by the Nuggets.

Currently, Kennard's contract with the Grizzlies makes it a potential, cost-effective reinforcement target. If the Nuggets management adopts Simmons' suggestions and takes action, we may really witness this sharpshooter performing a gorgeous chapter of exquisite cooperation next season with Jokic.