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May 14, 2024 · No, Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the third time in four years last week, and the honor speaks volumes less about his otherworldly physical...
- Don Yaeger
Aug 5, 2023 · The 2020 Nuggets team is arguably the most resilient in NBA history. Despite going down 3-1 in two separate occasions in the postseason, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray remained composed.
Criticized & overlooked, the Nuggets still defied the odds. Enjoy this documentary of their journey! This video covers the journey of guys like Nikola Jokić,...
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- Sideline Films
Jun 12, 2023 · Should the Denver Nuggets win the NBA championship, which would be the first title in the team’s 47 seasons in the league, is the status of Jokić suddenly elevated to the best player in franchise history?
- Jerry Bembry
- Allen Iverson – Pg
- Antonio McDyess – C
- Ty Lawson – Pg
- Kenyon Martin – PF
- J.R. Smith – SG
- Nenê – C
- T.R. Dunn – SG
- Wayne Cooper – C
- Reggie Williams – SF
- LaPhonso Ellis – PF
Stats: Points: 24,368, Rebounds: 3,394, Assists: 5,624 Accolades: NBA Most Valuable Player (2001), 11× NBA All-Star (2000–2010), 2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2001, 2005), 3× All-NBA First Team (1999, 2001, 2005), NBA Rookie of the Year (1997), NBA Rookie Game MVP (1997), 4× NBA scoring champion (1999, 2001, 2002, 2005), 3× NBA steals leader (2001–2003...
Stats: Games Played: 1,015 Points Per Game: 12 Accolades: 2001 NBA All-Star, Olympic Gold Medal 2000 Championships:0 Antonio McDyessplayed his best basketball in his two stints, 6 seasons, with the Nuggets. McDyess had incredible leading ability and was a powerful dunker, he averaged 17.8 points and 8.8 rebounds in his first six seasons in the NBA,...
Stats: With the Nuggets: Games Played: 416, Points Per Game: 14.2 Accolades: NCAA champion (2009) Championships:0 Ty Lawson was the player the Nuggets pinned their hopes on when Carmelo Anthony left the team. It was an uphill battle for Lawson, but he did his best to play the role of star player. He averaged up to 16/17 points per season near his f...
Stats: Points: 9,325, Rebounds: 5,159, Assists:1,439 Accolades: NBA All-Star (2004), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2001) Championships:0 In a small market team, the key is at least having something to root for and whenKenyon Martinwas in a Nuggets jersey the team made the playoffs in all of his seven seasons. Martin averaged 12.3 points per game and h...
Stats: With the Nuggets: Games Played: 372, Points per Game: 13.7, Rebounds: 3.1 Accolades: NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2013) Championships:2 J.R. Smithwent on to greater things, but his time in Denver cannot be swept under the rug, a fan favorite, free styling three-point shooter and dunker, Smith was all hustle as the sixth man in Denver. He would...
Stats: With the Nuggets: Games Played: 555, Rebounds: 7, Points Per Game: 12.4 Accolades:NBA All-Rookie First Team (2003) Championships:0 Nenêwas a rebound beast for the Nuggets and was one of the best defenders during his decade stint with the team. One of the leaders in games played for the team the big Brazilian will not be forgotten.
Stats: Points: 5,033, Rebounds: 4,371, Steals: 1,316 Accolades: 3x NBA All-Defensive Second Team Championships: 0 T.R. Dunnplayed 734 games for the Nuggets and was one of the best defenders in the team’s history. A steals expert and a perimeter blocker he took on the best of the best during the 80s. One of the team’s most durable players, he missed...
Stats: Points: 7,777, Rebounds:6,095, Assists: 1,535 Accolades: Sun Belt Player of the Year 1978 Championships: 0 Wayne Cooperwas a rim protector, a hard nose defender who in the 1985/86 season blocked 227 shots! In his 5 seasons with the Nuggets the shot stopping Cooper averaged 9.5 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.4 blocks.
Stats: Points: 7,508, Rebounds:2,393, Assists: 1,402 Accolades: NCAA champion (1984) Championships:0 Reggie Williamsplayed the best years of his career as a Nugget, an experienced journeyman player who shared his wisdom on a young team Williams took his chance with Denver and ran with it. In his six seasons with the team, Williams had over 5,000 po...
Stats: Points: 7,410, Rebounds:4,032, Assists: 981 Accolades: NBA All-Rookie First Team (1993) Championships:0 LaPhonso Elliswas one of the Nuggets best players in the mid 90’s, going for an average of 15.2 points per game and 7.9 rebounds in six years. Ellis knew how to find spaces especially when opposition were watching a certain guy by the name...
Apr 13, 2019 · Monte Morris or Ty Lawson? The Joker or The Horse? The Nuggets’ 54 victories and .659 winning percentage this season are the best the franchise has seen in six years, and tied for the...
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Jul 3, 2024 · Denver has a stable of excellent players, some who are considered the best at their positions. While they haven't had a true superstar since Anthony was traded, the Nuggets are still one of the most entertaining teams in the NBA. This is a list of the best Denver Nuggets of all time.
