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DENVER, CO - JANUARY 26: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets is introduced into the starting lineup before the game against the Phoenix Suns on January 26, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets: Specialty lineups for 2018-19

Debunking Nikola Jokic’s defensive narrative

Denver Nuggets: Preseason all-Northwest division squad

Denver Nuggets: Time to shine

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Denver Nuggets need more coaches

DENVER, CO - JUNE 22: Denver Nuggets draft pick, Jarred Vanderbilt, is introduced during a press conference on June 22, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jarred Vanderbilt will fill Kenneth Faried’s shoes

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 19: Jamal Murray #27 and Gary Harris #14 of the Denver Nuggets talk during the game against the Phoenix Suns on January 19, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets: Individual scoring projections

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 22: Isaiah Thomas #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on March 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets: What to expect from Isaiah Thomas

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 13: Isaiah Thomas #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers gets around Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets on March 13, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

Isaiah Thomas will excel off the bench

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Denver Nuggets: They have the best front court in the league

DENVER, CO - MARCH 15: Paul Millsap #4 of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball against the Detroit Pistons on March 15, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Paul Millsap: A key area of improvement he has made

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Denver Nuggets: Close-up on Denver’s big three

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Denver Nuggets: Gary Harris dissed by NBA 2K

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Denver Nuggets: Bold predictions for Will Barton

Memphis Grizzlies v Denver NuggetsDENVER, CO - JANUARY 12: Tyreke Evans #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on January 12, 2018 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. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)Getty ID: 905743530

Denver Nuggets: Three free agents they missed out on

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 30: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts prior to taking on the New York Knicks during their game at Madison Square Garden on October 30, 2017 in New York City. 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. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Everything Nikola Jokic has accomplished so far

DENVER, CO - APRIL 3: Michael Malone, Nikola Jokic #15 , and Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets high five during the game against the Indiana Pacers on April 3, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)

Can Jamal Murray take the next step?

DENVER, CO - JUNE 22: Denver Nuggets draft pick, Michael Porter Jr., is introduced during a press conference on June 22, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets: Bench role projections

DENVER, CO - MARCH 12: The Denver Nuggets pose for the official team photo on March 12, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Can the Denver Nuggets do defense?

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 11: Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) shoots in the first half of the regular-season finale at the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. April 11, 2018 Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Nikola Jokic ready for a dominant year

OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 08: Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets looks on while there's a time out against the Golden State Warriors during an NBA Basketballl game at ORACLE Arena on January 8, 2018 in Oakland, California. 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. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Can Michael Malone coach the Denver Nuggets to 50 wins?

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 1: Nikola Jokic

Denver Nuggets: Starting lineup scenarios

PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 07: Manu Ginobli #20 of the San Antonio Spurs in action against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on January 7, 2018 in Portland, Oregon. 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. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

A thank you to the Denver Nuggets killer Manu Ginóbli

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 1: Will Barton #5 and Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets celebrate during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 1, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)

How do these Denver Nuggets compare to past Nuggets squads?

DENVER, CO - APRIL 9: Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets high fives fans as he walks off the court after the second half of the Nuggets' 88-82 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, April 9, 2018. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets: Is Nikola Jokic transcendent?

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 27: Paul Millsap

Paul Millsap’s achievements

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 13: Isaiah Thomas #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets on March 13, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets: Thomas has high hopes for team

DAYTON, OH - MARCH 13: Thomas Welsh #40 of the UCLA Bruins reacts late in the game against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies during the second half of the First Four game in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at UD Arena on March 13, 2018 in Dayton, Ohio. The St. Bonaventure Bonnies defeated the UCLA Bruins 65-58. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets: Could Thomas Welsh overtake Plumlee in the rotation?