Golden Nuggets: Out with the old...
Just two games into the new NBA season, it's already clear that the old veteran teams will struggle while younger, deeper teams like our Nuggets will thrive.
It's never too early to admit when you're wrong. And I think I was dead wrong in predicting that the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs will finish among the Western Conference's top-five seeds by the time the onerous, 66-game 2011-12 NBA season comes to a close. And looking Eastbound, the Boston Celtics appear to be in deep trouble, as well.
What was I thinking?
It's suddenly conceivable that the Lakers and Mavericks might fight just to make the playoffs!
In the last two days, the Mavericks couldn't put on a respectable performance in back-to-back home games. The Lakers lost at home to a feisty Chicago Bulls team (that got trounced in Oakland by a young Golden State Warriors team last night) and followed that up by getting crushed in Sacramento to a young, deep Kings team. The Celtics ran out of gas to open the door for a big Carmelo Anthony push on Sunday. And with the Spurs, it's just a matter of time before they start wearing down. Just watch.
Could this be the season that young-ish Western Conference teams like the Nuggets, Thunder, Kings, Warriors, Timberwolves (yes, Timberwolves), Grizzlies and Clippers give the rest of the NBA fits? Imagine those west coast road trips when you have to play several of those dynamic, young squads for a fourth game in five nights?
A generational shift was probably coming to the NBA anyway with the Lakers, Celtics and Spurs fading into oblivion during the last post-season and the Heat, Thunder and Bulls smoking their way through the regular and post-season. It's as if the aging Mavericks represented the last stand of the old guard, amazingly delivering the great Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Kidd much-deserved championship rings against those Heat.
But with the NBA lockout forcing a truncated 66-game season upon the league's 30 teams with little time for preparation and no time for rest, the generational shift appears to be exacerbated. From the looks of things early, the era of Dirk, Kobe, J-Kidd, Duncan, KG, Pierce, Ray, Nash, Chauncey, Ginobili and so on may soon be giving away much valued ground to the likes of Durant, LeBron, D-Wade, Melo, CP3, Blake, Love, Rubio, Rose, Curry, Evans, Westbrook and the others stars of tomorrow who will quickly become the stars of today.
All of this, of course, greatly benefits our young, deep and energetic Denver Nuggets squad. It's dangerous to get too excited after just one game, but to say that the Nuggets destroyed the Mavericks at Dallas last night would be an understatement. The contest was never in doubt.
My Denver Stiffs colleague Jeff Morton sent me a text during the game that sums this all up: "Wow. Either Dallas blows or the Nuggets are amazing."
I'm thinking it could be both.
On to the links...
Dirk: Champs look old and out of shape
Nowitzki is already questioning the readiness of his Mavericks.
Nuggets rout defending champion Mavericks in season opener - The Denver Post
Benjamin Hochman's recap of the game.
Vets Andersen, Harrington keep Faried on bench - The Denver Post
It's hard to argue with Coach Karl's rotation from last night.
Lakers' 100-91 loss to Sacramento Kings prompts concerns - latimes.com
Sportswriters and commentators look at the Lakers' 100-91 loss to the Sacramento Kings.
Fisher facing physical, team challenges in return to floor | NBA.com
Derek Fisher will face many challenges this season, including Father Time.
Sean Williams Shines in Dallas Loss to Denver, 115-93 - Mavs Moneyball
Our colleague Lisa Rotter recaps the Mavericks/Nuggets game.
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go gallo he needs more than 26 minutes and only 10 FG attempts… that being said I think GK gets a pass cuz it was a blowout
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by LaimbeersGuardianAngel on Dec 27, 2011 11:22 AM MST reply actions
Gallo doesnt care about his stats
That will hurt when it comes to all star considerations. Yes, all star consideration. There. I said it.
But I love how Gallo played because the only flaw was his outside shot. Thats the thing that comes and goes even for great shooters.
But he was dunking all over the place, rebounding, passing, playing defense. Those are things that Gallo could bring nightly.
it will take a few weeks of season
And for teams to get their first b2b out of the way, then their first b2b2b to see what they are or what they might be. Nuggets need to take advantage of their depth and not worry too much about developing the rookies/young guys initially until the regular rotation shakes off all their rust.
by jd80229 on Dec 27, 2011 11:25 AM MST via mobile reply actions
Our first b2b2b is
This weekend. At Lakers (31st), Lakers (1st), Bucks (2nd). No partying for the Nuggets on New Years. Interesting to see if the Nuggets can be the Bucks on Monday.
Could be a good measuring stick on our home court dominance. And yay we get to see Bynum both games since his suspension got reduced to 4 games. Thanks NBA :-)
Although Kobe might be broke, way he was rubbing that wrist last night.
Oh, they'll be partying
I’m certain of it.
The play in LA that afternoon and will certainly be back in Denver for the festivities.
I’m giving them a pass if they are hungover on the first. Who wants to have to work on New Year’s Day?
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
there you go confusing real life with nba life again ;)
fantasy vs. reality.
no passes.
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Dec 27, 2011 8:58 PM MST up reply actions
Good Moz will be useful
He is not as good against small lineups, but he can neutralize Bynum.
He did it the last time we played the Lakers btw for all those Moz haters.
Gotta love the haterz. Keep that hate a comin'
by JR15 on Dec 27, 2011 12:03 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Too early for anyone to be a Moz hater
1 game doesn’t mean much.
we don't need Moz to score
Just need him to clog up the lane, get boards, and block shots, don’t care if he avgs. 3pts a game and most of those are FT’s
by jd80229 on Dec 27, 2011 12:17 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
If you are talking about me
I said Moz had 1 point and 3 rebounds. If that is hating, then so be it but those numbers stink.
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He played 14 minutes and needs to get comfortable on the floor. He spends lots of time running around on offense trying to set screens. I realize the team probably wants him to set screens, rebound, and play defense – but I’d like to see him stay near the offensive hoop a bit. Get some post moves going and look for offensive rebounds. Run some pick-and-roll, but when you do that every time down the floor it gets predictable and the Moz is out of position to “Andrew Bynum” on the boards.
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by Nate Timmons on Dec 27, 2011 3:45 PM MST up reply actions
Hastings had a good comment in the Mavs game where he said Moz needs to realize he’s 7-1 and big as a freaking house. Right now, he doesn’t know where to be on both ends of the court, or know what he can do and not do. But once he starts to understand his positioning, he can help this team. Because he is so much slower than almost everyone, he can’t run around. He has to get to a spot first, using his smarts. The big question is whether he’ll get that chance in 15 minutes a game. There might be games where he plays 10 minutes or fewer.
by Plea for Intelligence on Dec 28, 2011 11:10 AM MST up reply actions
There should also be some games where he plays 20+ minutes per night...
But I like your comments! and I agree.
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by Nate Timmons on Dec 28, 2011 3:47 PM MST up reply actions
hate the haters love the lovers
sportsline ranks nuggets 2 in power rankings:
Both No. 1 and No. 2 beat the Mavericks. But if they had beaten the Cavaliers by this much, the result would be the same, much less the defending champs. Denver looked relentless on both ends Monday.
That guy is crazy
dropped Dallas from 4 to 29! I can see dropping them, but second worst in the league? Craziness.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Dec 27, 2011 1:06 PM MST up reply actions
While I never agree with Power Rankings
has Dallas showed any reason not to be ranked that low? I mean I watch both games, and yeah Dirk is still nice, but the rest of the team looks bad…real bad. The rookie Williams could be a nice addition but they need some young guards. Jet and Kidd are burning out.
by Joelsopinion on Dec 27, 2011 1:17 PM MST up reply actions
if you're judging by 2 games in a vacuum, sure
but do you honestly think Dallas would lose on a neutral court to cleveland?
by Rainbow skyline on Dec 27, 2011 1:23 PM MST up reply actions
We'll see
They’ve just looked deflated to me. I now that the season probably caught a lot of guys off guard, and having no training camp didn’t help either. Don’t get me wrong I’m not counting out the defending champs, but you can’t be ranked this year based on last year’s success.
by Joelsopinion on Dec 27, 2011 1:39 PM MST up reply actions
The rankings are like candy
fun and meaningless. But what he has done is just silly. If you had to bet your life on it, no one is picking the Mavs 29th.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Dec 27, 2011 1:42 PM MST up reply actions
Actually isn't that what power rankings are supposed to be?
the ranking of teams as they stand on that very day, not based off talent and potential future success? Right now I would put Dallas as the 29th most impressive team in the league too.
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I agree with this
entirely. The college sports rankings should work this way too. Reflect results, not expectations. And Dallas have looked horrific.
In this season where there are several games in a short amount of time, these sorts of stretches of bad play will be magnified several times. Dallas has something to prove this season still.
I prefer media obscurity for the Nugz
The Tebow thing has cursed the Broncos, and the Nuggets do well under the radar.
I hope the media keeps the hate flowing as well as the pessimist fans.
Seriously out West I am only worried about OKC and the Clipshow. And I think we are better than the Clips, and very close to OKC.
I expected the Nugs to blow out Dallas, so I am not getting excited over one game, I just see we have tons of talent and STILL could get Wilson Chandler.
It’s disgusting how many good players we have.
Gotta love the haterz. Keep that hate a comin'
by JR15 on Dec 27, 2011 12:10 PM MST via mobile reply actions
i hear that
Let SAC deal with that in the Jimmer show, that stuff less likely to fly with basketball because his teammates will start crying if they are overlooked and don’t get their shots or attention, this is the NBA.
by jd80229 on Dec 27, 2011 12:14 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
man, it is awesome to say
that I am already having Nuggets withdrawals. Good thing they play tommorrow!
As bad as old teams look right now
I don’t think they will continue to look so terrible as the season progresses.
Mind, I still think the advantage goes to younger teams like Denver. But I think once these squads get three weeks to a month in and their bodies get used to the schedule, they’ll not suck so much.
Well coached veteran teams like Boston and San Antonio will find a way to dictate their slower, languid pace and neutralize the youthful energy of their competitors. I just hope the Nuggets are smart enough not to go away from what works for them: running, running, running and playing solid defense.
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
Great to see the Nuggets win the first game
GK was really smart last night in using his players.. he has 6 games in 8 days and rather than wear them down his let them get plenty of rest.. This year will be more on how deep the bench is than any other season.. Older teams will struggle and young temas that only have one or two “star’s” will struggle.. I like Denver’s chances to actually win the Northwest.. OKC is maybe better but not as deep as Denver and that will be the equalizer. This weekend will be a true test of how good Denver can be..
To thump the defending champs in Dallas
Where GK struggles on the road, Nene, Gallo, and Rudy have subpar games make us real scary.
If GK can start being dominant on the road too we are really dangerous.
Also is it me, or whenever we needed a shot AAA or Ty got it for us.
I don’t know why people are scared of not haunt a go to scorer. The way I see it, we have four or five in Ty, Miller, AAA, Gallo, and maybe Nene.
Gotta love the haterz. Keep that hate a comin'
by JR15 on Dec 27, 2011 12:30 PM MST via mobile reply actions
We get Utah on their 2nd night of a back to back too.
Maya: "What are your first impressions of Denver?"
Mozgov: "I must break you..."
Ugly one too for the Jazz..
Late TNT game vs Lakers and 6pm start at Denver. Nuggets are money in those games. Sorry Jazz..
Then the Nuggets get the Blazers in the Rose Garden. Have a feeling that they will be a little tougher than the Mavs.
It's a 7 pm game tomorrow
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by The U.N. Fab Five on Dec 27, 2011 5:45 PM MST up reply actions
But then Portland will get us on a back-to-back
This compressed schedule is just creating an endless cycle of uncompetitive games.
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
nba should be ashamed of this schedule
If the owners had any conscious, they would reduce ticket prices for intentionally putting an inferior product on the floor. But at least it benefits the nugs.
by Rainbow skyline on Dec 27, 2011 1:28 PM MST up reply actions
at least they did home b2b games to offset some of it
Didn’t help Dallas though…would have made more sense to shorten the amount of days between playoff games
by jd80229 on Dec 27, 2011 2:29 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
yeah
i know some who would argue, but a home b2b without the traveling is nothing, really.
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
Yeah, Utah should get destroyed
Think they’d be at a disadvantage even with a day off. Playing a back to back like that is brutal.
So ESPN has put out rankings again...
and have the Nuggets at 7th in the West at 35-31 behind OKC, Dallas, LAL, LAC, MEM, and SAS. Granted this was done before the season, but I’m thinking this is a little low…
Its because we have no superstar
Hopefully the Nuggs channel the attitude they developed after the trade last year and go on a tear…that should turn some heads. To me it’s too early to tell how well they will do (and they will do well).
by Joelsopinion on Dec 27, 2011 1:43 PM MST up reply actions
35 wins is low..
How the high the Nuggets finish is to hard to predict. 2-3 wins could be a 4 seed difference. Crazy season. If the Nuggets stay healthy and protect home court. Could really reel of some wins.
Anyone capture Sean Williams yakking last night?
… The youtube video only shows the aftermath. Did Altitude catch the event?
Maya: "What are your first impressions of Denver?"
Mozgov: "I must break you..."
Does anyone really want to watch a guy vomit
I mean, really.
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It's the smell, not the image, that kills you
Watching everyone else duck and gag and run is comedy gold.
Maya: "What are your first impressions of Denver?"
Mozgov: "I must break you..."
on a separate note.
why is everyone in Dallas clamoring at how great Sean Williams was? Was it just me or wasn’t that in garbage time? Was it just me or was that against a relaxed defense? Was it just me or wasn’t most of the good against the Bird? I guess when nothing goes right, anything that does is worth jumping all over.
Sean Williams used to play for the Nets.
He actually looked like a real talent in the rookie/sophomore all-star game back in 2007-08. I think he had some mental issues and just went the “wasted talent” route for a bit. He was very active last night, and should get more playing time in light of how things look in Dallas, but to get too excited is just false hope … although they need something to cling to in Dallas right now.
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by Nate Timmons on Dec 27, 2011 2:25 PM MST up reply actions
that is Dallas
They will focus on lipstick on a pig or what their teams did wrong instead of giving the other team credit or recognizing garbage time.
by jd80229 on Dec 27, 2011 2:26 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Honestly
We’d be saying the same thing if we were down 30 and Faried was playing great.
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Touche my friend, touche.
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by Nate Timmons on Dec 27, 2011 3:45 PM MST up reply actions
I listened to the Dallas broadcast (NBA package)
One of the announcers started calling him Crab Man from My Name is Earl…Very funny!
That bench was out of there quick.
Faried takes over for KMart
Hamilton will be better JR Smith
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by SD_Nugget_Fan on Dec 28, 2011 12:38 AM MST up reply actions
Gotta love everything about our franchise.
Even Marlowe and Hastings! When Sean puked on the sidelines Marlowe called for Brian “Custodian” Cardinal to clean up the mess. Classic Marlowe!
WAY too early to be changing prognostications
Worthless as they are, in any case. Sure, it’s a blast to see the Nuggets run another team off their court, but in this case the team happens to be a reconstituted one with a championship hangover that includes a nasty case of the dreads—dread of what lies ahead now that key parts of their party-hardy soul have been excised.
Let’s see what happens now that the schedule insanity hits us hard with four games in five nights, three of them on the road at traditionally tough opponents. And let’s see what happens as well-coached veteran teams like the Mavs play out their schedule. It’s a little early to herald a changing of the guard.
Now that I’ve rained on the parade, may I say how frikkin AMAZING Andre Miller is on a basketball court? Lawson was nothing short of awesome (hmmm, there’s a nickname here somewhere…), but holy SHIT, Miller can make any player—young and fast, old and savvy, super defender—look like they lost their will to move on defense. How can he be that brilliant? And he never quite rubs it in their faces, though you can see it just behind that inscrutable face. Imagine running into that guy in a pick-up game. He’d score every time he got the ball, while picking your pocket every time you had it. 100-0.
No. More. Stickyball.
by LongWindedHank on Dec 27, 2011 2:44 PM MST reply actions 2 recs
he read that Roddy B. pick perfectly!
The one where Roddy picked up his dribble and got ahead of Dirk, then faked left and tried going right. Miller went all the way to Roddy’s right and just took the ball. Great read and reaction!
Roddy gave him some trouble later on
But that was due to his overplaying and taking huge chances on Miller after the game was long over and thus the consequences nothing.
No. More. Stickyball.
by LongWindedHank on Dec 27, 2011 4:36 PM MST up reply actions
I agree with your analysis.
It is way to early to be jumping to some conclusions. Beating the champs in their own house is a wonderful feeling. But this Dallas team seems closer to the team we shalacked in the second round of the playoffs rather than the championship team from last year. We will be good this year (that much is assured). However with Karl, our road success hasn’t been the best, so to get a win, on our opening night, on the road in an impressive fashion is too great to ruin my parade!
YES: any road win is cause for celebration
And what a drubbing!
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by LongWindedHank on Dec 27, 2011 4:36 PM MST up reply actions
Dre
Has some serious game, and he’s playing with a chip on his shoulder as usual.
Loved his back to back three’s and the bevy of post moves. He was abusing anyone they put on him, and playing great defense.
Just the veteran this young team needed. The yang to Ty Lawsons Ying.
Have we sent the “thank you” ham to Masai and Josh yet?
Dallas sent it ... was Jordan HAMilton. Hi-yo!
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by Nate Timmons on Dec 27, 2011 3:28 PM MST up reply actions
I thought the rights to J. Ham
Came from Portland with the Felton Trade?
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
That trade broke out like this:
Nuggets sent:
Felton to the Blazers.
Blazers sent:
Miller to the Nuggets
Fernandez to the Mavs.
Dallas sent:
Their first round pick to Denver (Hamilton).
Portland used their draft pick (one ahead of Denver) to grab Nolan Smith out of Duke.
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by Nate Timmons on Dec 27, 2011 3:47 PM MST up reply actions
And then we got Fernandez as well
Its amazing what Melo turned into.
First Dre turned into Iverson which turned into Billups which turned into Felton which turned into Dre and Hamilton. Wow.
Melo (and change) turned into Moz, Gallo, 2K, Chandler, and a large trade exception which Fernandez and Brewer and ……( whatever we get for Chandler)
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by The U.N. Fab Five on Dec 27, 2011 5:52 PM MST up reply actions
Watched every Nugs game since 1989
Haven’t missed one. I will never forget what Melo did for this franchise. We COULD NOT WIN during the years prior until he got here. Yup holes in his game, but he’s a beast on offense.
Masai made the best out of a bad situation. I love what he’s done. The players match the coach and the “right way” philosophy. More fun basket ball to watch than the East Coast grind. Dre deserves a two- or three-year deal. Just to keep GK off the ledge.
by Plea for Intelligence on Dec 28, 2011 11:38 AM MST up reply actions
Since 1989...impressive!!
I’ve missed maybe 4-5 games since I started writing this blog back in 2008 (I think).
Before that I’d missed some games here and there since about 1991 — watched a ton of bad hoops during the Junior Harrington days … was sort of a fun torture.
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by Nate Timmons on Dec 28, 2011 3:49 PM MST up reply actions
He better be good
He is the teams highest paid player. Some speculation that he might be used in a deadline trade to acquire more assets, as he is a good sized expiring contract.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Dec 27, 2011 3:37 PM MST up reply actions
I think AAA and Nene beat him at this point
Miller makes what, $7.8? Personally , I think that is a pretty good deal right now.
I forgot about them
Nene does make more. Not sure on the exact structure for AAA. Miller is a good deal right now, but is certainly a candidate to use in a deadline trade due to his expiring deal. Is he eligible for an extension from the nuggets?
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Dec 27, 2011 4:04 PM MST up reply actions
I do not think so.
It would be nice for the Nuggets to have that cap space next summer. That along with Big Al’s amnesty would give them (possibly) a lot of money to go after a very good player.
I realize Miller's contract is worth the price of the deal
But how I hope he’s part of this team going deep, rather than used as tradebait to bring in another piece. Bet George Karl agrees 110%. Nice to have a savvy coach on the floor.
Please bring on the “would be nice to have a coach period!” comments. I’m far from unsympathetic…
No. More. Stickyball.
by LongWindedHank on Dec 27, 2011 4:40 PM MST up reply actions
I think it could go either way
though slightly tilted in favor of keeping him. It all depends on if a glaring need develops (I.E. Moz bombs and they need another starting big), or if an excellent opportunity arises and a too good to be true trade appears.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Dec 27, 2011 4:56 PM MST up reply actions
If they need another big
Use the trade exception that we have to get kaman from the Hornets. No reason to involve Andre in the deal.
You may be talking to Andrew, but
I have been calling Nuggets at the four seed. I feel that this is a conservative guess, but I don’t want to be a homer.
There is only one team truly better than the Nuggets and that’s the Thunder. The West is wide open and if the Nuggets play consistent, it will be OKC v. Nuggs in the Western Conference Finals. Oh, and if Stephen Curry’s ankle gets better and the T-Wolves get a real center, those teams will be in the playoffs.
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by KevinAwesome on Dec 27, 2011 3:44 PM MST up reply actions
Must agree with you
It’s OKC we’re chasing, and the West is so very wide open. Twolves gave OKC all they could handle last night, and of course GS beat up on the Bulls very nicely. (Yeah, tough schedule.) It’ll be a blast to see it all unfold. But who can say anything for certain with such a condensed schedule and a ton of roster changes? And how about those ClipShips?
None of this stops bigmouth Barkley from proclaiming Dallas the fave in the West, with Memphis a close second. But then, he was right about both teams last year. Harrumph.
No. More. Stickyball.
by LongWindedHank on Dec 27, 2011 4:34 PM MST up reply actions
Can't believe the Nuggets traded Miller for AI (that scrub)
…tongue firmly in cheek.
lol
Just dont get that
they keep on saying that the mavs will get better as the season goes on…. by that logic wouldnt the nuggets get better too? I mean, come on, denver didnt get a whole team until just two weeks ago.. clearly all nba teams are on the same boat. What would they say when nene and AAA get into their groove and rudy gets his threes to fall… lets see them explain that.
by Japheth:the.other.kind.of.asian. on Dec 27, 2011 6:29 PM MST up reply actions
they couldn't even bother to edit the blurb:
George Karl is still around and keep team playing hard in first full season of the post-Carmelo Anthony era.
by Rainbow skyline on Dec 27, 2011 9:19 PM MST up reply actions
what really annoys me
is that the heat beat the mavs they say “the heat are amazing” when denver beat the mavs they say “the mavs are overratred/ arent as good/ not prepared enough” – the list goes on… just cant get love from supposed basketball “experts”
by Japheth:the.other.kind.of.asian. on Dec 27, 2011 9:39 PM MST up reply actions
who
was traded for Billups, who was traded for Felton who was traded back for Andre
Ricky Rubio is fun to watch.
Atheist for Tebow!
"I do not threaten, I merely state facts"
"Your Agonizer please, Al Harrington"
Has Masai Made Any Mistakes Yet??
He played the Melo situation as well as it could be played. He drafted well. He acquired Rudy and Brewer for nothing. He acquired Miller for a disgruntled Felton (Miller is clearly better than Felton). He drafted well. He retained his free agents. He has filled the team with talented, unselfish players. We are well-positioned for the future. I believe we have the best GM in basketball.
by ACEIII on Dec 27, 2011 7:45 PM MST via mobile reply actions
If he gets Lawson and Gallo on long term contracts
Then I will crown him the best Nuggets GM in history, and better yet he is relatively young for a GM.
Atheist for Tebow!
"I do not threaten, I merely state facts"
"Your Agonizer please, Al Harrington"
No obvious mistakes, but that's quite a claim
Sam Presti? I’m sure there are others who might want to be considered. But most definitely, Masai Ujiri has done a magnificent job in the short time he’s been with the Nuggets. It’s the near- and mid-term future, though, that will tell the tale, IMHO.
No. More. Stickyball.
by LongWindedHank on Dec 27, 2011 9:40 PM MST up reply actions
Congrats on the win...
You guys have some serious depth…. Mind if we take the birdman off your hands?
we’re cheap, like to drink and are pissed off.
WHO WANTS A FREE SHARPIE?? -- Blake Griffin
Well thanks--and no can do
Seems like our GM likes the squad as it’s currently constituted. This fan does, too. But who knows what will happen as the trade deadline approaches. Haven’t you guys traded away enough this year? Who would you trade? You definitely need some big man help off the bench, but your team seemed to get a ton better with the trade. Best wishes for a great season, and take good care of our man Chauncey.
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by LongWindedHank on Dec 27, 2011 9:25 PM MST up reply actions
Maybe if you can give us DJ for the Bird
You aren’t going to screw Ujiri without taking a hit yourself. I trust that GM, he is like the Poppovich of GMs.
Gotta love the haterz. Keep that hate a comin'
The Utah Jazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
what a boring ass team! Better destroy them tomorrow!
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yeah this is really ugly
even more so considering the lakers on a b2b2b.
jazz should be a breeze tomorrow, but you still gotta play the game.
Um they will be lucky to be within 30
And though Favors looks ok, I am glad we got Gallo instead (I was always scared of white over black for a franchise bball player, but Gallo is not a typical white guy).
Gotta love the haterz. Keep that hate a comin'
they are
a really young team and a lot of new different players. Its going to take them awhile to gel.
Colorado Offense: Making bad pitchers look like CY Young Winners.
by Colsportsfan on Dec 27, 2011 10:56 PM MST up reply actions
Jazz may not win 10 this year
they can’t score
"Weltmeister!!" Zwei mal: 2010-2011...und weiter gehts
Would be nice to see Alec Burks get some playing time
Colorado Offense: Making bad pitchers look like CY Young Winners.
After that first game, I actually think we have a better and deeper backcourt
Compared to our frontline. Ty, Dre, Rudy, AAA are awesome!
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