OT: Other Sports: Broncos, Nuggets, Rockies... IV

[Pokecheque]

I don’t recall the last time a player got dragged as mercilessly as Ben Simmons has been the last 24 hours.

 

[JWK]

I don’t recall the last time a player got dragged as mercilessly as Ben Simmons has been the last 24 hours.

Already forgot about Patrik Nemeth huh

 

[Pokecheque]

Already forgot about Patrik Nemeth huh

 

[Avs91]

Tim Connelly for the Nuggets was quoted on the Athletic saying they have no financial restraints on building a championship roster (was asked about the luxury tax)

Nick Kosmider: Connelly, asked whether Nuggets ownership will... - The Athletic

Nugs might challenge for/win a championship before the Avs do

 

[JWK]

If we’re being honest, Ben Simmons is a perfect fit in Denver but it would never happen with his salary.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

If we’re being honest, Ben Simmons is a perfect fit in Denver but it would never happen with his salary.

Denver has the offensive weapons with Jokic, Murray and MPJ, getting guys like Gordon is smart to make them harder to play against. I get the feeling that if Murray were healthy Denver may still be playing right now. I think getting some 3 and D depth guys, or maybe just D guys would make them harder to play against.

 

[AvsWraith]

Denver has the offensive weapons with Jokic, Murray and MPJ, getting guys like Gordon is smart to make them harder to play against. I get the feeling that if Murray were healthy Denver may still be playing right now. I think getting some 3 and D depth guys, or maybe just D guys would make them harder to play against.

Then you didn't watch that Phoenix series very closely, because the Suns did whatever they wanted whenever they wanted. The Nuggets could've just put up cardboard cutouts of themselves on the court and those cutouts would've played better defense.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

Then you didn't watch that Phoenix series very closely, because the Suns did whatever they wanted whenever they wanted. The Nuggets could've just put up cardboard cutouts of themselves on the court and those cutouts would've played better defense.

I did, and I think Jamal Murray would've been a difference maker in that series. Losing Jamal is the equivalent of the Avs losing Makar. They are huge play drivers for their teams.

 

[JWK]

I did, and I think Jamal Murray would've been a difference maker in that series. Losing Jamal is the equivalent of the Avs losing Makar. They are huge play drivers for their teams.

Not to mention with Murray, Jokic can get a breather here and there on offensive possessions.

Sucks but this is #NuggLife, we’re used to this

 

[henchman21]

I just hope Milwaukee wins the title. I like seeing teams outside the normal win in the NBA. Similar to Toronto a couple years ago, and Golden State when they won their first (got old towards the end).

Interesting factoid to me, the NBA has had only 10 different organizations win titles since 1984. NHL and NFL have had 17. MLB has had 22.

 

[Avs_19]

If we’re being honest, Ben Simmons is a perfect fit in Denver but it would never happen with his salary.

It's doable as far as the cap goes with some combination of Gordon/Barton/Green but there's just no way they'd pay four max players (assuming Porter will be one) and go that far into the luxury tax. I still don't believe they'd even pay the tax at all.

 

[Pokecheque]

My God, Pluto could orbit the sun one more time and the NBA playoffs would still be going on.

 

[The Abusement Park]

My God, Pluto could orbit the sun one more time and the NBA playoffs would still be going on.

In that time you could be 1/3 of the way through a baseball game.

 

[AvsFanInMichigan]

 

[Pokecheque]

I still think of Clarence Kay whenever I see that number on a Broncos jersey.

 

[Hasbro]

I still think of Clarence Kay whenever I see that number on a Broncos jersey.

I still think of Clarence Kat wearing orange, but the number is longer and in a much smaller font size.

 

[Pokecheque]

I still think of Clarence Kat wearing orange, but the number is longer and in a much smaller font size.

Well that's the next thing that springs to mind unfortunately...

 

[Avsrule2022]

I still think of Clarence Kay whenever I see that number on a Broncos jersey.

Just think Riley Odoms instead!

 

[95snipes]

For those who follow the Rockies, do you see Charlie Blackmon turning his season around? I know it's been a tough season for the team in general..

 

[hoserthehorrible]

For those who follow the Rockies, do you see Charlie Blackmon turning his season around? I know it's been a tough season for the team in general..

I think Chuck is declining and don't see him turning this season around to the point where he ends with anything close to a 300 AVG, 25+ HR, 80+ RBI season.

I think Chuck has a little left in the tank but I don't see him producing like he has in past years anymore. He reminds me of Helton a little bit in that Helton was still decent when he got old but nothing like he was when we was in his prime (who is though, other than Bonds and Clemens).

 

[95snipes]

I think Chuck is declining and don't see him turning this season around to the point where he ends with anything close to a 300 AVG, 25+ HR, 80+ RBI season.

I think Chuck has a little left in the tank but I don't see him producing like he has in past years anymore. He reminds me of Helton a little bit in that Helton was still decent when he got old but nothing like he was when we was in his prime (who is though, other than Bonds and Clemens).

Thanks for the response. Pretty crazy dropoff for him. There were talks of him hitting .400 last year and then he had a tough September and never has seemed to get into a rhythm at the plate this year. Walking at a higher rate than ever, but the rest of his batting stats are pretty poor. And his numbers at Coors are uncharacteristically bad.

 

[Pokecheque]

Boy I was completely unaware of the controversy surrounding Chauncey Billups. That happened in 1997!?!?

 

[henchman21]

Boy I was completely unaware of the controversy surrounding Chauncey Billups. That happened in 1997!?!?

I remember it being a pretty big thing... but I grew up in a family of Celtics fans.

 

[Bonzai12]

I recently saw an article about Eric Bienemy that brought up all the run ins with the law that he’s had (mostly as a Buff but some as an assistant coach too.) I know the nfl isn’t a bunch of choir boys but it’s possibly a reason bienemy keeps getting the snub. He has a pretty good rap sheet from 20 years ago.

 

[Pokecheque]

I remember it being a pretty big thing... but I grew up in a family of Celtics fans.

I'm shocked that I'm only just now hearing about it. I was wondering why there was such a big stink--I initially assumed it was because they opted for him over Becky Hammon.