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Nuggets: Top 10 defenders in their history

By Michael Longhofer

Memphis Grizzlies v Denver NuggetsDENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 29: Chris Andersen #7 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots a free throw against the Denver Nuggets on February 29, 2016 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)Getty ID: 513163864
Memphis Grizzlies v Denver NuggetsDENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 29: Chris Andersen #7 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots a free throw against the Denver Nuggets on February 29, 2016 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)Getty ID: 513163864 /
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Denver Nuggets: T.R. Dunn DENVER- 1990: T.R. Dunn #23 of the Denver Nuggets runs during a game played circa 1990 at McNicholls Arena in Denver Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1990 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images) Getty ID: 672363274
Denver Nuggets: T.R. Dunn DENVER- 1990: T.R. Dunn #23 of the Denver Nuggets runs during a game played circa 1990 at McNicholls Arena in Denver Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1990 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images) Getty ID: 672363274 /

Theodore Roosevelt Dunn: DWS 21.6

I looked hard for supporting information for this pick.  Dunn earned two all-defensive second team nods during his time with the Nuggets.  He doesn’t appear on any top lists for steals, blocks or rebounds, although his numbers are solid there.

Nuggets lore will always support Dunn as a top defender, however.  He was the Jordan-stopper, the guy you put on their best guy.  He was strong and intense and we loved him.  There are a few unsung players through the years for Denver and T.R. Dunn is most certainly one of them. His 21.6 defensive win share should rank 7th in Nuggets history but, fittingly does not show on the list.

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We will always remember T.R.’s matchups on the big time players of the league, players including Michael Jordan, Clyde Drexler, Dale Ellis and Magic Johnson.  Dunn was always up to the task and gave the Nuggets a fighting chance every night he played.