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Denver Nuggets: 5 More Reasons to Be Excited for the 2016-2017 Season

By Thaine Kramer

Mar 14, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) dunks the ball past Miami Heat forward Luol Deng (9) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 14, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) dunks the ball past Miami Heat forward Luol Deng (9) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 2, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets dancers perform in the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at the Pepsi Center. The Kings defeated the Nuggets 115-106. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets dancers perform in the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at the Pepsi Center. The Kings defeated the Nuggets 115-106. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

The Thrive

All indications from the organization are that ticket sales are far ahead of the past two seasons at this point. This increase should translate to more fans in the stands and this should definitely increase excitement in the Pepsi Center. I am sure Rocky and the Nuggets Dancers are getting ready to lead a large and rambunctious crowd in 2016-2017.

All of these five things should lead to more wins. The Western Conference is still the best and nothing is guaranteed for the Denver Nuggets to end this playoff drought. We have seen some predictions of only 34 wins (a one win improvement from last season). Also there are win predictions of at least 44 and the seventh or eighth seed in the playoffs.

It is way too early to make a solid prediction about the number of wins this team will have. However, there does appear to be excitement around this team in Denver that has not been seen in years. We still have questions about perimeter scoring and defense. Along with the major question of the role Kenneth Faried will have with this team.

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