For the second straight season, it looks like the Denver Nuggets will see a reduction in pace of play.
While the NBA continues to trend into a faster and faster league with emphasis on efficient shots early in possessions, it has become easier to see which franchises are deciding to go the other direction. Whether due to player personnel, team philosophy, or another extenuating circumstance, most teams decide how fast or slow they want to play.
For the Sacramento Kings in 2018-19, the goal of using De’Aaron Fox’s afterburners for shoes meant tailoring their system to playing at top speed.