The Early Career Success of Nikola Jokic

A former business student at Arizona State University, Darwin Horan serves as president of Englewood, Colorado's Ventana Capital, where he raises capital for land development in the commercial, residential, and oil and gas sectors, among others. Outside of his professional pursuits, Darwin Horan follows the Denver Nuggets.

The Nuggets received a major boost to their lineup for their December 15 contest against the New Orleans Pelicans when third-year center Nikola Jokic returned after missing more than two weeks due to a swollen left ankle. He recorded 13 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists in just 22 minutes as he helped the Nuggets beat the Pelicans 117-111. 

A native of Sombor, Serbia, Jokic has been a rising star for the Nuggets in the past two seasons. Selected 41st overall in the 2014 NBA Draft, he joined the team for the 2015-16 season and was named to the All-Rookie team after averaging 10 points, seven rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. He improved upon those numbers in the 2016-17 season, averaging 16.7 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game while recording an impressive 57.8 field goal percentage. 

While he has averaged slightly fewer points and assists per game this season, Jokic is averaging a career-high 10.6 rebounds and has improved his shooting efficiency from the three-point range, which stands at 40.8 percent, up from 32.4 last season.

Weather and Tourist Seasons in Mexico

Colorado resident Darwin Horan leads Ventana Capital, Inc., a real estate company based in Englewood, as the president and owner. When he’s not busy overseeing his company’s operations, Darwin Horan enjoys traveling and particularly likes visiting Mexico.

Mexico’s high tourism season typically runs from mid-November through Easter. During these months, the majority of the country experiences its warm, dry season, thus making it attractive to tourists seeking to escape the cold, wet weather in the U.S., Canada, and elsewhere. This warm weather is perfect for visiting the beaches, and Mexico’s beach resorts are typically crowded during these months. If it gets too hot, tourists can find some relief by visiting the country’s mountainous regions. These areas are much cooler between November and April and may have lower hotel prices as well.

The low season starts after Easter and runs through summer into fall. During these months, prices in the country drop between 20 and 50 percent. This makes summer and fall perfect for tourists looking to get a discount on their travel. However, the weather at that time is not ideal. Heavy rains are frequently seen in the southern regions of Mexico, and coastal areas become extremely humid. In addition, it is hurricane season on the Yucatan Peninsula between June and October; this may result in strong winds and rain along the Caribbean coast.