Ryan Blackburn, Zach Mikash, and Gordon Gross hop on the pod to debate whether being skinny is best for Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.

They also discuss:

Playoff bubble questions and restrictions

Safety versus Money and the NBA playoffs

Confidence level in the Nuggets being a title contender

Playoff minute predictions for every rotation player (except Jokic and Jamal Murray)

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In this episode, Ryan Blackburn discusses what happened at Jamal Murray's presser last Friday and why Nuggets fans should be encouraged when the season returns. Then he discusses several narratives about the Nuggets and how true they really are:

Do the Nuggets have enough depth?

Will 4-pack Nikola Jokic be dominant?

Is Jokic still a bad defender?

Can the Nuggets beat the top teams?

Is Murray good enough?

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In this episode, Ryan Blackburn and Zach Mikash are joined by Andrew Feinstein, Founder of Denver Stiffs, to discuss the following:

Current Events

COVID-19 and Protests throughout the United States

How the city of Denver has handled a tumultuous period

How individuals can bring about societal change

NBA Back

Was the timing right to talk about the NBA again?

Excitement levels for the NBA's return

Why 22 teams?

Who are the favorites to win a championship?

Denver Nuggets tidbits

Best player in franchise history

Favorite players to watch in franchise history

Thoughts about the 2019-20 Nuggets and how good they really are

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In this episode, Ryan Blackburn discusses the horrific events of the past week in the first segment and a call to action.

After that, Ryan discusses Jerami Grant's free agency after he shared some thoughts in a now deleted podcast with Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes.

Finally, three different playoff rotations are discussed against three Western Conference playoff teams: the Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Clippers, and Los Angeles Lakers.

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In this episode, Ryan Blackburn, Zach Mikash, and Gordon Gross discuss the benefits and detriments of each playoff format:

Resume the regular season?

Playoff tradition vs innovation?

World Cup format

Re-seeding 1 to 16

Then, they debate the teams in each individual tier and which team is best suited to win a title:

Which Tier 1 team is best?

Boston vs Denver (and Kemba Walker vs Jamal Murray)

What if Kevin Durant comes back?

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In this episode, Ryan Blackburn discusses the looming restart for the 2019-20 season:

Going straight to the playoffs

Expanding the playoff field

Resuming the regular season

Re-seeding playoff teams 1 to 16

Which option best suits the Denver Nuggets' odds for a championship?

Also, Ryan projects Denver's playoff rotation vs Houston, Dallas, and Oklahoma City

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Could the NBA really be coming back?

In this episode, Ryan Blackburn, Zach Mikash, and Gordon Gross come together to discuss the recent news from Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania about momentum toward finishing the 2019-20 NBA season.

Mandatory return and target dates in June and July

Which teams are best positioned for a playoff?

Will the Nuggets rotation be the same?

Will Michael Porter Jr. play consistent minutes?

Does playing at sea level hurt the Nuggets in the playoffs?

Could Denver win a championship against all odds?

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In this episode, Ryan Blackburn is joined by Matt Moore (@HPbasketball) of The Action Network and Locked On Nuggets to break down Michael Porter Jr. and everything that changes with him in the fold. They discussed:

MPJ as a growing star

Whether MPJ would play in the playoffs

Minutes and team role going forward

How trading for a star changes the team dynamic

MPJ vs Jamal Murray going forward

Championship hopes for the Nuggets

How they become a true contender

Make sure to check out all of Matt's great work at The Action Network including a Nikola Jokic article set to come out soon.

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In this episode, Ryan Blackburn breaks down Nikola Jokic's numbers and where he ranks in the NBA today in Segment 1.

Then, Adam Mares, VP of Creative Production at DNVR and former Big Stiff, joins Ryan to discuss Jokic in depth.

Being first on the Jokic bandwagon

How Jokic's 2016-17 season was so special

How Denver revitalizes their offense to reach elite levels around Jokic going forward

The best players to pair with Jokic long term

How the Nuggets can win a championship with Jokic at the helm

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In this episode, Ryan Blackburn, Zach Mikash, and Gordon Gross spend some time talking about trades, discussing:

Stars the Denver Nuggets could look to acquire, including Bradley Beal, Jrue Holiday, Chris Paul, and more

Which star fits best in the short and long term

Non-stars the Nuggets should pursue in the offseason

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