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NBA: 10 players who could take the next step in 2017-18

By Jamie Campbell

Apr 4, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports /
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1. Nikola Jokic, C, Denver Nuggets

Nikola Jokic is a special offensive talent, and we began to see that last season with the Denver Nuggets were he averaged 17 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in just his second season. He also might already be the best passing big in the league.

If he can become respectable on the defensive end, Jokic could become the best center in the NBA in the near future.

Assuming he continues on this trajectory, he could become a Dirk type offensive player, but a better passer and rebounder. He’s just that special.

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All stats displayed in this post are according to basketball reference.

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