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What Is NBA Basketball For The Nuggets? Changing Denver’s Philosophy

By Charles Murray

Jan 3, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone during the first half against the Sacramento Kings at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone during the first half against the Sacramento Kings at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 22, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (R) and forward Kenneth Faried (L) before the game against the Chicago Bulls at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (R) and forward Kenneth Faried (L) before the game against the Chicago Bulls at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

 Move Out Of Denver

It is important to note that if a player may be traded he must move to another city, disrupting the family he has and wondering how he will fit. This takes his focus off basketball.

Moving and changing jobs are two of the five top stressors, and it is understandable that a player would be extremely apprehensive. Here is a quote from Mr. Millsap:

“It was tough, Millsap acknowledged, to wake up each morning and hear the latest rumor. He worked hard to keep his focus on basketball. But he is human, and it was difficult to completely block out all the noise. He said it feels good to have it all behind him.” … for now…

So how do you think many of our best players feel after playing their hearts out at times, being loyal, and then being basically fired to get another job.

Even with their millions, it takes a toll on their focus and their playing and attitude may show it.

We should have a strict way to manage the trade rumors, with compassion and professionalism.

Do we Tim Connelly?

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