Sometimes, order colors perception. When free agency opened Thursday afternoon, within moments Denver’s two-time reigning MVP Nikola Jokic had verbally agreed to a five-year supermax extension worth in excess of $264 million. The largest contract in NBA history will keep Jokic in Denver until, at least, the 2027-2028 season. That news, ensuring a competitive future for years to come, comforted Nuggets fans, though it was expected.