OT: Other Sports: Broncos, Nuggets, Rockies, etc...Part VI

[katfude]

Nuggets and the Avs are both looking at cash-strapped offseasons. Oof. The bench didn't show up, the starters not named Murray and Jokic didn't show up and those two got run into the ground with no rests. Just abysmal. Making history with 2 dogshit unacceptable performances in a row.

Guess we won't have any more parades in Denver for a LOOOONG time.

 

[Pokecheque]

Umm they have zero options to do any of this. KCP is gonna walk and get them out of the second apron so they get a few more options than they have otherwise but its continue on with the youth movement. Someone is going to have to take Malone aside and say the kids have to play, playoffs too. If you keep trying to run the same team out there, just putting CB in KCP's spot its not enough. We need to see playoff Watson and see Strawther out there for at least 7 or 8 minutes. It may not be any better but its really the only option with the new tax and apron world. If MPJ suddenly becomes a contributor throughout the playoffs they can win another title with that.

Yeah I did not like how Watson just disappeared for this postseason and Malone just went with Holiday instead. Only went with Strawther in garbage minutes in game 5.

I realize they’re limited just thinking out loud here.

 

[Grigowski]

The parallels between the Nuggets and Avs are something.....

 

[John Mandalorian]

Refreshing to see a team actually show up for a big game

LOL

 

[Muffin]

Murray did not play a great game but he’s been hurt this whole time and still made clutch shots when necessary in both series.

Where the absolute f*** was Brick Porter, Jr.!? He did literally nothing in this series. I don’t remember him a ton in the first round either.

Nuggets gotta find better shooters. There just come times when you have to hit those outside shots to stay alive and they as a team just go ice cold at the worst possible times.

Also improve the bench and somehow find better center depth. That means find a way…ANY way, to dump Zeke’s sorry ass.

I don’t care about his points. But those two giveaways to Anthony Edwards by Murray were disgraceful and were at the worst times.

 

[ABasin]

The parallels between the Nuggets and Avs are something.....

Last year's Avs and this year's Nuggets. Good high end players, no depth.

 

[Pokecheque]

I don’t care about his points. But those two giveaways to Anthony Edwards by Murray were disgraceful and were at the worst times.

I mean, it was the worst game 7 choke in NBA history so there’s PLENTY of blame to go around. Jamal made plenty of mistakes the whole postseason and had possibly the worst game of his career prior to last night, but he was also hurt and completely worn out so, while I don’t give him a pass, I’m far less irritated at him than I am at guys like MPJ.

 

[BobRossColton]

Will the nuggets have cap issues?

 

[GeoRox89]

Murray was a moron in the second half but Joker and him were the only guys putting up points last night. There were much bigger problems than Jamal. Two biggest culprits MPJ being completely useless the whole series and Malone

Didn’t rest Joker when they were up by 20 and they lost the lead anyways with him out on the floor so by the time they really needed him to close he was gassed. Incredibly stupid decision making. Hope they figure something out and get the kids playing more and ready for the playoffs next year

At this stage, the Nuggets are the NBA version of the Oilers but at least they went out and got that one ring. Joker is basically McDrai (given difference in roster size/contruction between the two leagues). Then you have some other good but flawed pieces in Jamal/AG/KCP to parallel Hyman/Bouchard/Nuge/Ekholm. MPJ is basically Nurse at this point, sometimes he lives up to his potential but a lot of the time he doesn’t. Then both teams just have terrible depth and it holds them back. This team will literally go as far as Joker will carry them just like the Oilers. Thankfully, we saw them go on a hell of a run last year but otherwise I don’t see a lot of differences

 

[5280]

Murray was a moron in the second half but Joker and him were the only guys putting up points last night. There were much bigger problems than Jamal. Two biggest culprits MPJ being completely useless the whole series and Malone

Didn’t rest Joker when they were up by 20 and they lost the lead anyways with him out on the floor so by the time they really needed him to close he was gassed. Incredibly stupid decision making. Hope they figure something out and get the kids playing more and ready for the playoffs next year

At this stage, the Nuggets are the NBA version of the Oilers but at least they went out and got that one ring. Joker is basically McDrai (given difference in roster size/contruction between the two leagues). Then you have some other good but flawed pieces in Jamal/AG/KCP to parallel Hyman/Bouchard/Nuge/Ekholm. MPJ is basically Nurse at this point, sometimes he lives up to his potential but a lot of the time he doesn’t. Then both teams just have terrible depth and it holds them back. This team will literally go as far as Joker will carry them just like the Oilers. Thankfully, we saw them go on a hell of a run last year but otherwise I don’t see a lot of differences

Maybe, minus the super annoying fan base at the least

I agree with the MPJ hate,I guess you would call it. Maybe annoyance is a better word. The dude didn’t show up at all.

 

[Hasbro]

They haven't had a back uo center Malone trusts since Plumlee.

 

[Pokecheque]

They haven't had a back uo center Malone trusts since Plumlee.

Boogie Cousins did a somewhat adequate job in the short time he was in Denver but he's long gone and has torched the Nuggets every chance he gets behind a mic.

I get why it's so hard to get a backup center to Jokic. There has literally never been and might never be a player quite like him.

 

[Hasbro]

Boogie Cousins did a somewhat adequate job in the short time he was in Denver but he's long gone and has torched the Nuggets every chance he gets behind a mic.

I get why it's so hard to get a backup center to Jokic. There has literally never been and might never be a player quite like him.

Yep. Does make you wonder if Plumlee is worth bringing back.

They could also use a pure shooter off the bench for when they go ice cold like last night.

I think they are doable tweaks.

 

[Bonzai12]

The window for the Nuggets I feel like is gonna close fast. OKC has what seems like a bazillion draft picks in the upcoming years and San Antonio is going to be lethal very soon. Wemby matches up to Jokic really well and just needs a supporting cast.

I think the Nuggets desperately need another big. And shooting/bench but by the time they acquire these things KCP and others are gonna be gone. I hate to see Conley ripping them to shreds too because I’ve always had mad respect for that dude - like Joker said I think he’s very underrated and I never quite understand why he drifts around the league. I wanted the Nugs to pick him up every time he’s moved around. Watching him destroy us this series hurt.

 

[henchman21]

I don't really have a horse in the NBA, but for years it always felt like the big markets and free agent signings was what lead to the NBA title. Seeing the Nuggets, Raptors, Bucks, and hopefully one of Indiana/Minnesota winning in recent years is far more interesting to me.

 

[willy702]

Go draft Edey and punish teams with size. Not really a regular season strategy but come playoffs it can make a team to stop.

 

[Hasbro]

I don't really have a horse in the NBA, but for years it always felt like the big markets and free agent signings was what lead to the NBA title. Seeing the Nuggets, Raptors, Bucks, and hopefully one of Indiana/Minnesota winning in recent years is far more interesting to me.

My order of preference:
1. Indy
2. Dallas
3. Boston
4. Minnesota

Yeah Boston is the worst, but another title is a drop in the bucket to them. I'll defer to that because I'd rather see a team I don't like win a title or break a drought.

That first title is everything.

 

[Pokecheque]

If the T-Bags win that'll be a watershed event for fans in that area. They've experienced quite a bit of heartbreak outside of the Twins, and even they haven't won a ton.

I'd like to see the Pacers win it.

 

[Pokecheque]

Death, Taxes, and Sandy Clough ripping into the coach of the Denver Nuggets.



I can't say he's wrong here though, that was not just a bad job from the players on the court. He shares in that as well.

 

[willy702]

My order of preference:
1. Indy
2. Dallas
3. Boston
4. Minnesota

Yeah Boston is the worst, but another title is a drop in the bucket to them. I'll defer to that because I'd rather see a team I don't like win a title or break a drought.

That first title is everything.

I know we don't get along with Minnesota in sports but honestly I wouldn't feel horrible for them to win it. Their fanbase has been through such bad shit it's just like the Nuggets up until last year. Plus really does anyone want a Boston team to win anything again for like the next 30 years?

 

[Pokecheque]

I honestly DGAF who wins it now. I have always hated the T-Bags, I still feel bitter about that playoff series against Cassell, Sprewell, and Garnett, and I honestly did not love that Nuggets team. But even then, if they win it, good for them, at least the Nuggets can say they lost to the eventual champs.

I'd like to see the Pacers win it since they've been around for a long time and haven't won it yet but really, that's the extent of my rooting interest.

My hope for the Nuggets, apart from making some necessary roster tweaks, is that they burn those gawdawful black 5280 uniforms (worst ones they have EVER had, and that's saying something), and come out with something better next year. I'll always hold out hope they come to their senses and bring the Skylines back full time but we all know that ain't happening.

 

[Bonzai12]

Did Shaq get canned over his Joker MVP comments?

 

[avalanche_country]

I know we don't get along with Minnesota in sports but honestly I wouldn't feel horrible for them to win it. Their fanbase has been through such bad shit it's just like the Nuggets up until last year. Plus really does anyone want a Boston team to win anything again for like the next 30 years?

Only MN team I don’t cheer for is the Wild and I hate them more than any team in any sport. I was born in Glenwood Springs then moved to MN then moved to Denver in 98 to 2008 then back to MN. I’d still be a North Stars fan if norm green wasn’t a POS.

I was lucky enough to be a little kid and enjoy the Twins two World Series wins but it’s been brutal since 1991 for major MN sports.

I hope the Wolves win but they won’t because that doesn’t happen in MN. I was very happy to see the nuggets win last year in the finals, I remember going to nuggets games for $5 when they were so terrible before Melo.

 

[dahrougem2]

Did Shaq get canned over his Joker MVP comments?

He's an idiot. How tf you gonna interview the newly crowned MVP and the first thing you tell him is someone else deserved it?

Shaq STILL gets pissed to this day that he 1) wasn't voted unanimous MVP, and 2) lost MVPs to Steve Nash. Then he goes and does that? Pot calling the kettle black, much?

 

[Bonzai12]

He's an idiot. How tf you gonna interview the newly crowned MVP and the first thing you tell him is someone else deserved it?

I agree with ya - I am just wondering what’s happened now. Shaq hasn’t been on a TNT broadcast since his comments. I really am wondering if they axed him or put him on leave or something.