Open Letter to E. Stanley Kroenke

Extremely good post man, you speak for all us Denver Stiffs on the blog when you write that great letter. Not just us but Nuggets fans everywhere. We are all getting a little frustrated that nothing is being done to improve this team, we are tired of all the empty promises from the FO. We can all feel the Championship window closing on this current era of Nuggets players. Thats sad considering that this was the best shot the franchise has ever had. Well done man.
GO NUGGETS!

co-sign everything dude bro said.

everyone rec this.

Personally, I’m still of the mindset this team will still be strong next year, I am excited about the evolution of pieces we have. This team, with CB/Ty/AAA – is still developing chemistry as a unit. Balkman, who will almost certainly enter the rotation brings another element to our game which wasn’t there.

However, I’m looking at the possibility that this team could really be something special next year. I’m talking about being on the cusp of the best Nuggets team ever. Are we in a tight spot financially and still a few pieces away? Yes, but it’s not out of reach – not after what Stan has proven he’s willing to do in 2008 with an Iverson squad.

As another diehard Nugs lifer, it’s frustrating to watch opportunity after opportunity slip away. But, there is still time and the ultimate goal remains there for the taking. As true fans regardless of wins and losess, all that we ask for – NOT demand – is a plan. What is the plan???

Signed Charlie aka runningdonut
Nuggets for life

Send this shit to him jpage. Maybe it will hunble him down a bit from all teh other bullshit he’s trying to do and actually pay attention to what could be the most important 2 months in Nuggets history if they can’t find a way to get Melo to sign his extension.

Compared to the rest of the league, the Nuggets don’t even have a pulse in the off-season. Unless you count the news and rumors of players wanting to go to different teams.

This week will be interesting though to see if they match Toronto’s offer sheet for Kleiza.

Really? Why? I’m confident he will NOT sign the extension, but will instead be playing for the Nicks next season. I’m sure the Nicks have offered/will offer Melo more than the $100 milliion they gave Stoudemire, plus that’s his home town. Why wouldn’t he go there?

Also, just like all the other big name NBA players, Melo is in it for himself. He wants to get HIMSELF a championship, and I don’t think he sees that happening in Denver. (Notice I didn’t say he wants to LEAD A TEAM to a championship, he just wants to win a championship for himself.)

Really very well done – impressive jpage! I hope he, or somebody in the organization gives you a true and sincere response. I was called by a Nuggets Rep wanting me to re-up on my tickets which I said I would but I wanted to see some positive movement first. The Ticket Rep basically said that he believed the Nugs were trying to move Kenyon’s contract (maybe he was just giving me lip service, I dunno) but wanted me to put a deposit down which I could then recoup later if I wasn’t satifsfied. Whatever, but one thing I am so hopeful that you were right about in your letter is that Melo will sign that extrension – because the NY papers drive me nuts with their persistent comments about him going to the Knicks – and ESPN (that little weasel Mike on Mike and Mike in the Morning) who I’m sure is a Knick fan, keeps mentioning it. Please sign Melo! but………he may be waiting as well.

I used support the FO and now I think they are clowns, we were so close to winning it all two years ago and you’d think that would be enough incentive to make the push to get just that tad better and win it but instead complacency has lead to us getting further and further away from a title chance. Stan’s plan is to watch his Rams go 2-14 with 60% capacity crowds at the Edward Jones dome.

I don’t suppose there’s any way we could get this letter stenciled onto Mr. Kroenke’s eyelids? Or perhaps etched into his front lawn? Or perhaps have a “space invader” visit him in the night and command him to read it a few times, a la Back to the Future? SERIOUSLY STAN READ THE GOD DAMNED LETTER

Lets face it, these guys have been working under some very tough conditions that Kiki saddled the with. The fact that they were able to get Billups out of Detroit for AI was simply amazing. With virtually no slary cap room, they were able to take a flier on Andreson and have it pay off pretty well. They were able to get the likes some very decent guys for next to nothing. I too am frustrated with a seeming lack of improvement this offseason, but I have faith this organization will find a way to get something decent for K-mart’s expiring contract and likely unload JR for a decent talent. They also were able to get a potentially very good PG in Ty Law last season, we may struggle somewhat next season, but I think long term we will have a solid and competitive team years down the road, provided Melo signs.

Your open letter to SIlent Stan captured much of what Nuggets Nation has been feeling for over a year. It’s great to have a solid owner, but the Front Office uncertainty is hurting the Nuggets chances to have a solid team next year and keep Melo. Maybe the transfer of the team of Josh Kroenke and the hiring of a single General Manager will help things. I have to trust they have a plan to get a couple of solid Bigs into town before the season, otherwise, Melo is all but gone to NYC and this season will be a waste.

unless nate and/or andrew decide to take it to them.

It’s pretty painfully clear to me the type of owner Stan is. He’s a mediocre one. On the bright side, at least he’s not horrible and unwilling to do anything to improve the franchise, but he’s satisfied with just being good. The reason I know this is because after the run to the WCFs two years ago we were only a piece or two away from legitimately challenging the Plastic Surgery Kings for the West. What happens instead of going out and securing a couple more pieces? Stan comes out and states that we’re good enough as assembled to win a title. A great owner NEVER says something like that. For a great owner, one who desires a title, nothing is ever good enough. That’s why the Lakers went out and signed Artest AFTER they won a title, it’s why the Magic went out and traded for Vince Carter even when they made it to the Finals, it’s why the Celtics went after Sheed last year and on and on. I have no doubt that Wark could get anything done if Stan asked so it’s sad to see us again standing pat in the offseason, especially when guys like Al Jefferson and Biedrins are on the block. Stan will most likely always keep the team competitive as seen through his attempts to resign Melo to an extremely lucrative contract and trading into the draft to land steals like Ty Lawson. But when most of the pieces are assembled and all that’s left is the green light to illuminate it seems as though Stan’s concerns for his money might hinder that process, leaving us fans happy but never quit satisfied. That’s my opinion right now and until I see Stan take that extra step, I’m standing by it.

Everybody assumes Stan will get his way; but it’s not official yet. Could that be a reason why there’s little of activity?

I personally don’t believe that’s the reason or main reason. Every move the Nugs have made for several years has been in cost cutting mode. Even the AI was born more out of necessity due to Melo’s suspension.

He can’t be worried about two things.

What’s the word on the street jpage? I would have loved to see us pick up Jon Brockman from the Kings – he was traded to the Bucks for not a whole lot. Makes me think we could have traded for him. He’s short for PF but a good rebounder, hustler. What about Josh Boone? He was a good rebounder at Connecticut. Amundson? Surely we can’t possibly be done- patience maybe (not a quality of mine). BTW, I don’t expect you to answer all these ?’s jpage just throwing them out.