The KEEPING IT 1000, LEGENDS SERIES takes a historical look at the Denver Nuggets through the eyes of the star players who played for the team. In this episode, Fat Lever joins coach George Karl and Adam Mares to discuss the legendary 1985 playoff run and the team that defined the 80s in Denver. Topics include: Doug Moe’s approach Playing…

1. “I love to play with him.” That’s what the reigning MVP said about JaMychal Green when asked about playing alongside him in the starting lineup over the last two games. You can see a certain chemistry between those two on the court. More importantly, you can see a certain skillset that JMyke brings that is unique to the Nuggets’…...

1. I’ve been harping on the Nuggets coaching staff giving Nikola Jokic the Facu-Rivers backcourt for the last several weeks. That trio somehow manages just a 93.9 offensive rating in 95 minutes so far this season, an unfathomably low mark for a lineup featuring the reigning MVP and one of the most dynamic offensive engines in the league today. It…...

Harrison Wind and Adam Mares breakdown over 20 film clips from the last two Denver Nuggets games. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9s9FPjllKk Topics include: Start – 0:00 Manimal back with the Gold – 3:30 Warriors commentators – 12:00 Jokic trying to clear the paint – 15:06 Jokic not biting – 17:04 Zeke great screen on reversal – 18:53 JMyke & Bones – 24:02 JMyke…...

It’s been a week since the last episode of THE LIST so Adam Mares and Harrison Wind break down film from the Nuggets’ previous four games today. Topics include: Davon Reed fitting in Aaron Gordon high-low passing Bones Hyland’s footwork on catch and shoot jumpers An underrated skill for Gordon The comparison between Monte Morris and Jamal Murray Jeff Green…...

“A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to accomplish his goals.” – Larry Bird “I would say that anytime you pass Larry Bird in any category, that is a hell of an accomplishment.” – Michael Malone Believe it or not, Coach Malone’s quote was a…...

Join Adam Mares and Harrison Wind as they break down tape from the Denver Nuggets over their last two games. Topics include: Zeke Nnaji’s defense Jokic’s footwork Finishing cuts Zeke’s shot release An underrated signature pass from Jokic How Chicago defended Jokic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKKRayF7sTo...

In this episode, Adam Mares and George Karl discuss the first 20 games of the season for the Denver Nuggets and try to narrow down what exactly is going wrong for them this season. Topics include: The relationship between defining roles and consistency The value of road wins Is the team (and Michael Malone) using too many excuses? Was Nikola…

When stepping off the stage at a big competition with a brand new group I was singing with, I knew we had had a hell of a debut. What I didn’t expect was all the other groups in the competition to drop by and either enthusiastically or begrudgingly congratulate us on our impending win. It was a humbling and exciting…...

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy As a kid, going to Sunday school, I noticed a pattern in my praying. I realized that my most fervent and heartfelt prayers were coming down the pipe when I felt the most…...

“We all gotta go sometime. Might as well have some fun while you’re here.” – Dick Olson My dad was about to go into his sixth knee surgery, and his orthopedic surgeon was asking him exactly how he’d come to be in possession of his fairly battered body. Dad told him a few stories, including one about his multiple trips…...

In this episode, Steve Hess joins George Karl and Adam Mares to look back on 21 years as the strength and conditioning coach for the Denver Nuggets. Topics include: Antonio McDyess, Mike D’Antoni, and an era that never took off The arrival of Carmelo Anthony in Denver How George Karl changed the direction of the Nuggets What made Allen Iverson…

“Don’t believe everything you think.” – Popular bumper sticker As Markieff Morris flew to the floor, I admittedly stood up and started cheering and clapping. Nikola Jokic looked as incensed as I felt. My poor 81-year old father, who had fallen asleep in a chair across the room, was suddenly sitting up and trying to decide who was attacking and…...

Live from the Winner’s Lounge. Adam, Dev, and Eric share their thoughts on the most impressive win of the season for the Denver Nuggets and breakdown all angles on the pair of cheap shots from Markieff Morris and Nikola Jokic.

“April First. The day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four.” – Mark Twain On April Fool’s Day 2021, the Atlanta Braves played a bit of a goof on their fanbase, losing their season opener in extra innings at the Phillies. They laid on for good measure – just to make…...

We are trying our first second-screen experience with the help from PLAYBACK, a brand new startup out of silicon valley aiming to provide a social viewing experience for live sports. Join Adam, Harrison, Eric, Vogt, and Dev as they share their thoughts on the Denver Nuggets game in real time. Also hear from guests from around NBA twitter. Click…...

“Don’t tell me where your priorities are. Show me where you spend your money, and I’ll tell you what they are.” – James W. Frick Mr. Frick knew a lot about how people spent their money. After serving honorably in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he enrolled at Notre Dame as a 23-year old freshman. To make ends…...

Adam Mares and George Karl are joined by former Denver Nuggets legend, LaPhonso Ellis for a walk down memory lane. Phonz was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 1992 and played for rookie head coach and former Nuggets legend himself, Dan Issel. The ’92 Nuggets featured 2nd year standouts, Dikembe Mutombo and Robert Pack as well as Chris Jackson (later…

“The opposite of poverty is not wealth; the opposite of poverty is enough.”  — Dr. Wess Stafford 25 years ago, when the National Basketball Association celebrated their 50th Anniversary, they named the NBA’s “Top 50 at 50” list. The list was filled with luminaries from across a star-studded history, with the requisite arguments and gnashing of teeth ensuing over who was…...