for most of the first two months, their best defender only having played in half of their games and their top free agent, supposed to be 6th man not even getting time anymore.

I would say he is doing pretty well.

People like yourself remember Jordan on his championship teams with a great foundation around them. Michael's best statistical year was 86-87 when the Bulls were 43-39.

Lastly, you say the Nuggets should be better.... they are when Jokic is on the court. But I guess it is his problem that they are really bad when he doesn't play.