Denver Nuggets: Wardell’s Take-“They’re Playing Basketball”

Apr 10, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Utah Jazz guard Rodney Hood (5) controls the ball against Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic (23) and center Nikola Jokic (15) and forward Will Barton (5) and guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) in the second quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 10, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Utah Jazz guard Rodney Hood (5) controls the ball against Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic (23) and center Nikola Jokic (15) and forward Will Barton (5) and guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) in the second quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 14, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) runs up court during the first half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 14, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) runs up court during the first half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Kenneth Faried = Method Man

Wardell (@ponaxWardell):

C’mon now, you didn’t really think that we could do this without bringing up someone from the Wu-tang, did you? Well if you didn’t think we could, than shame on you for not knowing just how awesome we are at Nugg Love.

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If you know anything about the mysticism of the Wu-Tang’s shaolin style, then you’d know that in order to be a part of the family one would need a fearsome nickname. Well, Kenneth Faried has such a nickname: The Manimal.

The Manimal is more than worthy of wielding the Wu-Tang sword. But who in the Wu is more like him than the M-E-T-H-O-D Man (if you are familiar with Enter The 36 Chambers, then you’d understand that reference)?

When they’re both at the top of their game they are ruthless, aggressive and almost unstoppable.  They can go toe-to-toe with the best of them whenever they choose.

For Method Man, that applies both as a rapper and an actor. For The Manimal, it applies to his high energy on both ends of the floor.

Another thing the two have in common is that they are both hugely popular amongst fans. In fact, they may even be the most popular on their respected teams. Also yes, I did in fact call Wu-Tang a team because as TruehoopTV’s, Big Wos put it:

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