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Karl shines at ESPYs, Kleiza now a Raptor (Golden Nuggets)...

88413_espy_awards_show_medium_mediumIt's been a busy week in Nuggets Nation, beginning with the signing of Al Harrington, followed by George Karl's courageous speech at the ESPYs...

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Nuggets coach George Karl's speech at the ESPY Awards | All Things Nuggets 
In case you missed Karl's moving speech, here's a full transcript courtesy of the Post's Benjamin Hochman.

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The Denver Nuggets won't match the four-year, $18.8 million offer sheet Toronto has put down on restricted free-agent forward Linas Kleiza.

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"I’ve been an Al Harrington fan most of his career," Karl says.

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Good reads, thanks guys

On the Nugs offense next year…
Karl has already made it clear he wants to go small ball, probably because that’s the only option we really have. But I’m not sold Harrington has the startin job quite yet. Just look at the JR situation, we all thought he was going to be the starter 3-4 years ago and he’s still coming off the bench. Offense really won’t be a problem so I could see him starting someone more defense oriented there (Balkman or Bird) and bringing Harrington off the bench. But, that’s just a guess right now. I am really excited to see how many ppg we can average though. Like it or not great offense makes for a great regular season in the NBA.

On Melo’s possible absence killing bball in Denver…
Not convinced of this either, but it was a great article Nate. It’s also a great question too. I firmly believe Ty will emerge into a top 5 PG in this league and if Melo is here when this happens it’s only going to make things better, but if not at least Ty will keep interest alive. Our management has pretty much won me over too. It always sucks losing a star player but when you have a great GM it’s almost just as good.

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by GoldenNugget on Jul 16, 2010 10:00 PM MDT reply actions  

Offense really won’t be a problem so I could see him starting someone more defense oriented there (Balkman or Bird) and bringing Harrington off the bench.

Wait, what? You’d start Balkman or Birdman over Harrington? You must be crazy. Balkman is too lazy and Birdman will be coming back from TWO surgeries.

Chris Andersen could be in a porno with his 'stache. Too bad he still wouldn't know how to box out.
Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy.

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by Mini Hulk on Jul 16, 2010 11:23 PM MDT up reply actions  

I never said that's what I would do

I said, Karl surprises often with his lineup choices and I could see it happening again this year. Balkman may have turned a new leaf and Bird might be back in time for the season opener, so you never know.

Stiff 4 Life

by GoldenNugget on Jul 18, 2010 9:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

Well, even if Andersen comes back in time

He won’t be the starter. There’s no way Coach Karl would throw him into the starting lineup, but like you said, you never know.
I’d love to see Balkman actually play though.

Chris Andersen could be in a porno with his 'stache. Too bad he still wouldn't know how to box out.
Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy.

Quitter's Proud United Member #11

by Mini Hulk on Jul 18, 2010 9:47 PM MDT up reply actions  

Another option

If going small is the goal then one way to do it is start JR smith and make harrington the 6th man. Just a thought and I dunno if it could really work starting melo at the 4. We really have to see how harrington plays with the team first

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by runningdonut on Jul 16, 2010 11:55 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions  

On a side note..

its my bday today! sweet 16!

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"Every morning we wake up we got two options, you get better or you get worse. What you gonna do today?" - Steve Hess

by stan_26 on Jul 17, 2010 6:18 AM MDT reply actions  

Happy Birthday. :]

Eat all of the cake and ice cream your little heart desires!

Chris Andersen could be in a porno with his 'stache. Too bad he still wouldn't know how to box out.
Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy.

Quitter's Proud United Member #11

by Mini Hulk on Jul 17, 2010 10:28 AM MDT up reply actions  

Lol

I like how he’s “little” Mini! You are so old at the ripe age of 21!

Formerly KS and CS

by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jul 17, 2010 11:34 AM MDT up reply actions  

I know, I'm a dinosaur! Lol!

Chris Andersen could be in a porno with his 'stache. Too bad he still wouldn't know how to box out.
Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy.

Quitter's Proud United Member #11

by Mini Hulk on Jul 17, 2010 11:40 AM MDT up reply actions  

Right?!

This blog makes me feel older everyday

Why live life on the edge, when you can jump off?
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by Zachm219 on Jul 17, 2010 12:00 PM MDT up reply actions  

not near as old as me..

I’ve been rooting for the Nuggets from Europe since before you weenies were born. And I’m STILL waiting for a ring.
Anyway,
“Auguri di buon compleanno!” to stan_26

by slader on Jul 18, 2010 5:59 AM MDT up reply actions  

Kleiza will be MIP next year

I got a feeling, he’ll be a candidate for it if nothing else

Why live life on the edge, when you can jump off?
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by Zachm219 on Jul 17, 2010 12:00 PM MDT reply actions  

How can you be most improved if you don't play in the NBA the season before?

I know it can happen and probably has in the past but I’m not convinced.

Stiff 4 Life

by GoldenNugget on Jul 18, 2010 9:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

entirely possible

LK is a legit threat to average 16 and 8 as a starter. He’s kind of a poor man’s Melo, really, which is obviousy a bad fit for the Nuggs.

by slader on Jul 18, 2010 6:03 AM MDT reply actions  

Count on Kiki...

LK was the smartest draft pick Kiki ever made: a steal at 27th. But in true Kiki style, it turned out to be a lousy fit. we are still paying for his outrageous mismanagement.

by slader on Jul 18, 2010 6:05 AM MDT up reply actions  

I wonder sometimes if we shoudl have kept Jarret Jack instead

Why live life on the edge, when you can jump off?
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by Zachm219 on Jul 18, 2010 1:51 PM MDT up reply actions  

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STIFF #1: J.R. SMITH 
Remember when I wrote that J.R.'s "nine lives may be up"? Well, that was last January. With Denver police looking closely at J.R. allegedly attacking former 14er Damien Lolar at a recent Pepsi Center shoot-around, it's clear that J.R. will never mature and it's time to move him.

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