New York Knicks signing explains why he chose to play with Karl-Anthony Towns over Nikola Jokic, ‘truly believe…‘

The New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets stand among the top championship contenders for next season.

Both teams built impressive momentum through their playoff runs and strategic free agency moves.

The Knicks reached the Eastern Conference Finals last season, while the Nuggets battled the champion Oklahoma City Thunder in a grueling seven-game series.

Their offseason additions have only strengthened their championship aspirations.

Yabusele explains the difficult choice between Jokic and KAT

Guerschon Yabusele found himself at the center of this championship race when both teams pursued his services.

The French forward ultimately chose New York, but not without serious consideration of Denver’s attractive offer.

Playing alongside Nikola Jokic presented an undeniable temptation for Yabusele. The reigning MVP’s playmaking ability and court vision create easy scoring opportunities for his teammates throughout every game.

“Playing with Jokic, who I think is one of the best big men in the world, he passes the ball just as well as he scores, that’s something you can’t ignore.

“You think about the easy points you’d get, 6 or 7 just from his assists because he draws so much attention and makes really smart passes,” Yabusele explained.