George Karl Says 2 Nuggets Players Should Have The Same Number Retired
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by Robert Marvi
22h ago
(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)   Former Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl hasn’t coached a game in the NBA since 2016, but he has occasionally let his thoughts be known on certain topics. Right now, the Nuggets are getting ready to play the Minnesota Timberwolves in what should be a competitive and interesting second-round playoff series that will feature two-time MVP center Nikola Jokic versus Minnesota’s big-man duo of Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns. Coincidentally or not, Jokic wears the same jersey No. 15 that Carmelo Anthony, arguably the Nuggets’ best player ever b ..read more
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Analyst Says 1 Player Has The ‘Highest Floor In NBA History’
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by Brandon Marcus
22h ago
(Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)   Many people have been blown away by the skills of Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets. He’s been called a future Hall of Famer, the best player alive, and one of the greatest big men in the history of the league. Speaking on The Volume, Jason Timpf stated that Jokic “probably does have the highest floor in NBA history.” That is quite a claim by Timpf but he gave evidence to back it up. "I think Jokić probably does have the highest floor in NBA history" —@_JasonLT explains why Nikola Jokić's athleticism sets him apart pic.twitter.com/dukoV803UM — Th ..read more
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Chris Broussard Makes A Bold Statement About Jamal Murray
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by Andrew Elmquist
2d ago
(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)   The Denver Nuggets have officially advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs, thanks to their 4-1 series win over the Los Angeles Lakers. They’ll face off against the surging Minnesota Timberwolves in round two, a team that’s coming off a sweep of the Phoenix Suns. This series is highly anticipated, a true test for both teams given the defensive prowess of both. Nikola Jokic and Anthony Edwards are slated to be the two most impactful players of the series, but both teams have supporting players who are slated to have big roles in this cont ..read more
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Analyst Is Predicting A Sweep For 1 NBA Playoff Series
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by Ernesto Cova
1w ago
(Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)   The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t found much success against the Denver Nuggets. It seems like it just doesn’t matter how well they play; they just can’t seem to get past them. That was evident again in Game 2, as they held a big lead for most of the game, yet they wound up losing by two anyway. That’s why sports analyst Craig Carton doesn’t expect things to be very different now that the series is heading to Southern California for games 3 and 4. Talking on The Carton Show, he predicted that the Nuggets would sweep Darvin Ham’s team simply because ..read more
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Nuggets Veteran Gets Honest About Beating Lakers 10 Straight Times
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by Ryan Ward
1w ago
(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)   As a result of coming back from down 20 to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night in Game 2, the Denver Nuggets were able to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series against LeBron James and company, with the series now shifting to the City of Angels for the next two games. Along with taking a commanding lead in this first-round matchup, the Nuggets have beaten the Lakers 10 straight times, which is about as dominant as it gets when facing a supposed rival. As if it wasn’t embarrassing enough to lose at the buzzer due to a game-winning shot by ..read more
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George Karl Doesn’t Hold Back His Thoughts About Nikola Jokic
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by Ryan Ward
1w ago
(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)   Over the past few years, Denver Nuggets superstar center Nikola Jokic has taken the NBA by storm as he has entered his prime and has led his team to the mountaintop with the franchise’s first championship. Jokic has only gotten better and better with more time on the basketball floor while making his teammates Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. that much better and primed to potentially win back-to-back titles. After another stellar regular season with the Nuggets, Jokic is likely well on his way to being named NBA MVP for the third ti ..read more
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Austin Rivers Doesn’t Hold Back His Thoughts About Nikola Jokic
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by Justin Hussong
1w ago
(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)   Soon-to-be 3-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic led his Denver Nuggets to a thrilling Game 2 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers last night in the first round of the playoffs after Jamal Murray hit a buzzer-beater to cap off a 20-point comeback. He put up another predictably and quietly dominant performance with 27 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists, and current analyst and former teammate Austin Rivers sang his praises during a media appearance today. Rivers appeared on The Pat McAfee Show to discuss the Game 2 masterpiece, saying “Nikola Jokic is one o ..read more
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Stats Show How Nuggets Veteran Excels In Playoffs
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by Ernesto Cova
1w ago
(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)   The playoffs are where NBA players go from good to great, or vice versa. Regardless of their regular-season numbers and accolades, some players will never change the narrative around them because of their shortcomings in the postseason, whereas others have earned respect and praise for showing up when it matters the most. Notably, the Denver Nuggets just happen to have one of the best playoff performers in the game. Ever since he made it to the league, Jamal Murray proved to be built for the big moment, and he usually rises up to the occasion whe ..read more
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Analyst Makes A Bold Claim About Nikola Jokic After Game 2 Win
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by Ernesto Cova
1w ago
(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)   The Denver Nuggets have the best player on Earth right now. As much talent as there is in today’s NBA, Nikola Jokic has separated himself from the rest of the pack. No team in the league has a legitimate counter for him, and there’s simply no way to contain him on offense. That’s why, following his dominant performance to come back from a 20-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers, NBA analyst Jay Williams proposed an interesting debate. Talking on ESPN’s Get Up, he questioned whether it was time to talk about Jokic as the most skilled big m ..read more
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Michael Malone Sends Clear Message About Nikola Jokic After Win Over Lakers
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by Ernesto Cova
1w ago
(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)   The Denver Nuggets have the best player in the world right now, and he’s not bothered by the pressure at all. Nikola Jokic literally arrived at Game 1 of a playoff series vs. the Los Angeles Lakers dressed as Gru from “Despicable Me.” Then, he put up 32 points on 15-of-23 shooting, adding 12 rebounds, seven dimes, two steals, and one three-pointer to lead his team to a win. That’s why, following the triumph, coach Michael Malone showered him in praise, stating that he’s just the kind of player who lives for those kinds of moments and who shines t ..read more
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