Doubters be damned, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic wasted no time setting the tone for his breakout NBA season. After three years largely spent finding his footing in the league, Jokic, 23, was expected to elevate his game this season. The versatile big man’s skill set — one reliant on creativity, court vision and shooting touch — is rare in a league full of more explosive, bruising centers.