Denver Nuggets: The Power of Nicknames and the Current Top 5

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"Will the Thrill", "The Manimal", and "Gallo"

Mar 1, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (right) celebrates with forward Kenneth Faried (middle) and guard Will Barton (5) after making a half court shot as time expired at the end of the third quarter at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets lost 99-92. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

If a player has earned a well-known nickname, then they will bring fans with them no matter where they go. The Denver Nuggets currently have a solid handful of nicknames on their roster. Some have been completely adopted, while others belong only to a devoted but growing fan base.

As these players’ nicknames continue to spread throughout households worldwide, the Denver Nuggets can count on a steadily expanding fan base, with an increase in the trade-value of their players following the same trend.

Of these players, there are at least 5 who have, have the potential to, or are currently developing a strong fan-following, united behind catchy nicknames.

They rank as follows:

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