![]() ![]() In training camp, the new Manimal exhibited leadership, relentless hustle and a burning desire to help turn his team’s fortunes around. The power forward is healthy, and most important, he’s happy under new coach Michael Malone. Outlook: The Nuggets’ new television ads feature the slogan “It’s a new day.” There may be no player who takes that to heart more than Faried. If the Nuggets do big things this season, Gallinari will have a big hand in the success.Ģ014-15 key stats: 12.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, 50.7 percent shooting He is growing into an effective rebounder and has always been an underrated defender. He’ll be counted on as a decision-maker in pick-and-roll situations. He’ll play off the ball he’ll play on the ball. He began rounding into form late last season, when he went on a tear after the all-star break.Įxpect to see Gallinari play a much bigger role on offense than in past seasons. Outlook: He has his first rehab-free summer in two years and appears primed for a big season. He has been a big-time scorer in his basketball past, and he showed flashes of getting back to that, hitting 40 percent from the 3-point line and 44.8 percent from the field in the preseason.Ģ014-15 key stats: 12.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists The bonus is his steadily improving jump shot. Harris is arguably the Nuggets’ best perimeter defender, and he played that end with intensity during the exhibition season. Injected with a shot of confidence and a sturdier frame, Harris is looking to overcome a frustrating rookie season in which he did not shoot the ball well in the few opportunities he got. Outlook: No Nuggets player has looked more improved from a year ago. He will need to cut down on his turnovers, but he has proved to be a quick study and a willing - and eager - learner.Ģ014-15 key stats: 3.4 points, 1.2 rebounds, 20.4 3-point percentage You’ll hear concerns about his shooting, but that hasn’t been as much of an issue as many predicted it would be. Mudiay played to rave reviews in the preseason. Mudiay’s best attributes? His size, vision and ability to deliver the pass on time and accurately. Mudiay takes over the starting point guard spot from the departed Ty Lawson. Outlook: Mudiay is the Nuggets’ most high-profile draftee since Carmelo Anthony back in 2003. ![]() So, let’s just go out and have fun and do it the right way.” No radio stations, TV stations, we’re not here to make them eat their words. We’re not here to make no one, no media outlets, eat their words. ![]() “And that’s all I’m going to say about it. “No one has us down to do nothing, and I think that’s great,” guard Randy Foye said, tongue firmly in cheek. That is not sitting well with a team that has two players who have played in the NBA Finals, one who has won titles and three more who have been to the playoffs. Las Vegas oddsmakers have branded the Nuggets as one of the NBA’s worst teams, forecasting an over/under of victories at 27. Just what that all means in terms of wins and losses is anyone’s guess. The other nine begin this as at least their fourth year in the league. Six players come into the season in their first or second year in the NBA. The roster supports both approaches, split between players with experience and those new to the league. “So that’s not in our vocabulary right now. “We are not rebuilding,” Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari said. The Nuggets want no part of losing now and getting a high draft pick to win later. Digital Replica Edition Home Page Close Menu ![]()
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