Denver Nuggets (Season Preview)
Last season: 53-29, gained the primary NBA title in franchise historical past.
Coach: Michael Malone (tenth season with Nuggets, 367-270; twelfth season general, 406-337)
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What to anticipate:
Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets beat the Miami Heat in 5 video games to hoist the franchise’s first Larry O’Brien Trophy. Before that, the Nuggets have been recognized extra for his or her iconic rainbow skyline jerseys and their ABA roots.
The mixture of Jokic and Jamal Murray led Denver to a 16-4 mark within the playoffs, together with a sweep of their nemesis, the Los Angeles Lakers, within the Western Conference finals.
They have the complete consideration of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers after they heard some perceived gloating out of the Mile High City. Perhaps becoming the Lakers are on the town for the opener on Oct. 24 when the Nuggets increase their championship banner to the rafters.
Next up: Ring Ceremony and Banner Raising Be in your seat by 4:45pm on Tuesday and don’t miss a second of the celebration.
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— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) October 20, 2023
Coach Michael Malone insisted the web page has been turned on final season.
“If we’re serious about being a team that can repeat, if we’re serious about trying to be a team that can be a dynasty, we have to bring our best every single day,” Malone mentioned.
“I don’t want to live in the past.”
The first order of enterprise for Denver is discovering a alternative for veteran guard Bruce Brown, who signed a profitable take care of Indiana. Christian Braun will obtain extra minutes. So, too, will guard Reggie Jackson and Peyton Watson.
Denver boasts one of many prime beginning lineups within the league in Jokic, Murray, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
Departures: Brown, F Jeff Green, C Thomas Bryant, G Ish Smith.
Additions: G/F Justin Holiday, F Julian Strawther, G Jalen Pickett, F Hunter Tyson.
Player to observe:
Jamal Murray. Everyone is aware of when the playoffs roll round, he takes his recreation to a wholly totally different degree. The problem from Malone is to do this evening in and evening out within the common season.
Murray, who missed the 2021-22 season to get well from a torn ACL, is trying to make his first All-Star crew.
“What Jamal did in the playoffs was ridiculous,” Malone mentioned.
“I think if Jamal can continue to play the way he played during those playoffs and get off to that kind of start, that’ll be so impactful for our group.”
Season opener: Oct. 24 in opposition to rival Los Angeles Lakers.
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