Non-Denver media skewers the Nuggets...

by Andrew Feinstein on Apr 27, 2008 11:47 AM MDT

In yet another attempt to get the Nuggets and their coach fired up for Game 4 - since whatever internal motivation techniques they're using don't work - I present a few columns from non-Denver media skewering the Nuggets.

First off, be sure to read the Los Angeles Times' Bill Plaschke's scathing indictment of the Nuggets "performance" in Game 3. In this column, Plaschke calls the Nuggets "disgraceful," the "junior varsity" and a "wretched basketball team." Meanwhile, Plaschke's colleague T.J. Simers says that "the Lakers have officially demolished the Nuggets," and then takes a few extra pot shots at the other Denver teams that imploded yesterday.

The Orange County Register's Jeff Miller calls Denver the "Mile Low City" and questions whether the Nuggets can "even survive themselves."

And my favorite, over at Deadspin, Basketbawful's Matt McHale (no relation to the incompetent GM in Minnesota), has compared the Nuggets to the French army. And as much as I'd like to say "Bon voyage" to Coach Karl, it appears he's not going anywhere. Merde!

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Bulletin board material won't even get Denver a win in this series, which is quite disappointing, but what are you going to do? It's obvious, and I as much as I hate to accept it, the Nuggets will get swept.

by Nataly on Apr 27, 2008 12:24 PM MDT reply actions

I feel sorry for this team... 2 straight playoffs they's been outcoached. The Nuggets can play as hard and hustle as much as they wont but... When your going against coaches that have preppared for you and YOUR coach hasn't... Your done.

Popavich shut AI and Melo down... What did Karl do? Did he insert some genious plays to free them up or just go with the same!?

Jackson basically turned the Nuggets into a jumpshooting NON passing team which is the opposite of what they were in the regular season. THE NUGGETS WERE 3RD in the League with assists per game at 24.6.... What does Karl do? Nothing ...

I feel for the players cause they are getting torched by LA and the Media... Karl has went virtually scott free as always when it comes to the media and how they treat coaches and players.

by chillz on Apr 27, 2008 1:30 PM MDT reply actions

Bill Plaschke is a hack

by tonystarks on Apr 27, 2008 3:50 PM MDT reply actions

This really sucks. Plaschke really attacked us. But why do people continue to believe that the players are responsible. For as long as I can remember the head coach runs things. And our head coach insn't doing anything. Its obvious the Nuggets are trying to send a message. They don't want Karl back, nobody does. In fact I have almost grown to hate this guy. Not once has he stepped up and taken responsability for this situation, he just continues to let his players adress the problems and get torn up by the media. What a coward.

by Anonymous on Apr 27, 2008 7:10 PM MDT reply actions

Best article I've read.

http://www.denverpost.com/paige/ci_9068968

Woody Paige rips the Nuggets / Anthony again.

by nataly on Apr 27, 2008 9:41 PM MDT reply actions

Don't be surprised if AI opts out and signs with the Bobcats. Larry Brown is going over their to coach them. Also, it's the eastern conference they might win 60 games next year.
Basically, what I'm saying Karl stays, AI goes.

by j2y2k3 on Apr 27, 2008 9:51 PM MDT reply actions

The TJ asshole said , " Denver is a miserable place ". Well, maybe to him when he compares Denver sports teams and their performances last Saturday to everyday life, but I'm sure we are all more grown up than that dipshit to know that this is the best place to live on Earth, regardless of how pathetic the Nuggets are and how all Colorado teams are struggling.

by markp on Apr 27, 2008 9:56 PM MDT reply actions

I just hope the Nuggets don't play tomorrow's game for "pride." Then we will really be embarrassed.

by Zach - Denver on Apr 27, 2008 11:26 PM MDT reply actions

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