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5 Things Denver Nuggets Fans Should Be Thankful For

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5 Things Denver Nuggets Fans Should Be Thankful For

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Thanksgiving is upon us, and it is time for NBA fans to reflect on what they have to be thankful for. One of four teams that joined the NBA as part of the NBA/ABA merger, the Denver Nuggets have created a lengthy history of being one of the league’s more intriguing franchises. Here are five things all Nuggets fans should be thankful for.

5. The 1981-82 Team

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5. The 1981-82 Team

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To this day, this squad remains the highest scoring team in NBA history at 126.5 points per game. With a roster that consisted of Alex English, Dan Issel, Kiki Vandeweghe and David Thompson, it remains one of the most potent and dangerous lineups of all time.

4. The Denver Skyline Jerseys

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4. The Denver Skyline Jerseys

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These are by far the best jerseys in NBA history.

3. JaVale McGee

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3. JaVale McGee

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Because he’s JaVale McGee -- seriously.

2. The 1994 Playoff Upset and the 2009 Western Conference Finals Team

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2. The 1994 Playoff Upset and the 2009 Western Conference Finals Team

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The two most iconic seasons in team history, these teams have firmly etched themselves on Nuggets’ fans hearts.

1. A Re-energized Team

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1. A Re-energized Team

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This season started out bad. It was really ugly at 1-6, and many were calling for the firing of Brian Shaw. Since then, the Nuggets have won six of their last seven and appear to be a re-energized team capable of making a playoff run.

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