Tag: Michael Jordan
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Are the Denver Nuggets mismanaging the Nikola Jokic era?| Friday Faceoff
Ahead of Josh Kroenke’s season-ending news conference Friday, with just one championship during the Nikola Jokic era, is the franchise wasting the prime of its superstar? Kyle Fredrickson, Broncos beat reporter Answer: No Everyone take a deep breath. It’s easy to panic after the Nuggets flamed out of the playoffs three straight years after winning…
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Friday Faceoff: How can Nikola Jokic become the greatest of all time?
Off to another hot start to begin his 11th NBA season, what does a path to becoming basketball’s greatest of all-time (or G.O.A.T) look like for Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic? Vinny Benedetto, Nuggets writer Answer: Unprecedented statistical profile During the NBA’s NDA – no dynasties allowed – era, there’s only one way for Nikola Jokic…
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Kickin’ It with Kiz: Why arrest of Chauncey Billups cuts so deep in our hearts
Gambling has not corrupted sports. Unethical, immoral people like Chauncey Billups have. – Frank, casting stones Kiz: I ain’t no historian, so this is strictly a guess: Sports bookie might be the world’s second-oldest profession. As any old, gray-haired Broncomaniac could tell you, a gambler didn’t have to wander too far into a back alley…
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Nikola Jokic on pace to join NBA’s all-time greats despite the Nuggets’ middling start | Vinny’s take
“Literally, that guy is the best player in the world — in the galaxy. Let’s go even further, in the Milky Way,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said.
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Jamal Murray shows Kentucky coach John Calipari his growth as Denver Nuggets beat Phoenix Suns in Game 5
A former coach had a front-row seat to check out Jamal Murray’s final form on his basketball journey. University of Kentucky coach John Calipari was seated courtside, next to Colorado Avalanche defensemen Cale Makar and Devon Toews, to see a showdown between two of his former stars. Murray helped the Nuggets to a 118-102 win…
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T-shirts say it all as Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets celebrate second straight NBA MVP
Celebratory shirts once again delivered Nikola Jokic’s message. The party appeared to start just after Jokic was presented with his second straight NBA Most Valuable Player award Wednesday in his hometown of Sombor, Serbia. There was a band in attendance and no shortage of drinks to fuel the singing and dancing. “With some music and…
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A former junior college star, Broncos receiver Tim Patrick continues to prove his worth in the NFL
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Before becoming one of the Broncos’ top wide receivers, Tim Patrick was a tall, skinny 19-year-old with untapped potential. But unlike many young and talented football players, few knew of Patrick. The San Diego native wasn’t highly recruited and he didn’t attend a college football powerhouse like many of his peers, instead he started his…