The Nuggets have had a lot go wrong this season, as they’ve had to endure long-term injury absences for four of their five starters, including Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon. Despite that, they’ve gotten off to a 26-13 start, and they sit in third place in the Western Conference.
On a recent episode of the Kevin O’Connor Show podcast, KOC’s guest, Tom Haberstroh, described the Nuggets’ season as the “best case scenario”. The two NBA analysts raved about Denver’s added depth, how the injuries have forced the new coaching staff, led by David Adelman, to lean into his young players, and how they have responded masterfully.