Denver Nuggets, Nikola Jokic. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Being a contender means that your roster is constructed in such a way, that on paper, very minimal weaknesses can be found. The Denver Nuggets are entering another NBA season where they’re considered genuine contenders for an NBA championship – I guess that’s a perk of having the reigning MVP on your roster.
The Western Conference is notoriously deep, and any team with a “contender” tag usually has a plethora of options on both sides of the floor. Roster construction is fickle, and while each contending team is usually well assembled, each depth chart will excel in different areas.