In the mind of Nuggets legend Carmelo Anthony, though, there might be a bit of a silver lining in the midst of Jokic's crushing injury, considering that his absence allows an opportunity for others around the roster to step up and show what they're made of without the best player in the world.

Nikola Jokic is expected to miss the month of January with a hyperextended left knee, the Nuggets said on Tuesday.