tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21831933.post7126081090990010959..comments2024-03-04T22:00:31.520-08:00Comments on The Nugg Doctor: Opening Night Done RightNugg Doctorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07717046742539283927noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21831933.post-38751313918577809832007-11-02T14:30:00.000-07:002007-11-02T14:30:00.000-07:00Yo Doc, You have to admit that my Noklahoma Sonic...Yo Doc,<BR/> You have to admit that my Noklahoma Sonics didnt look as bad as you had predicted in the pre season rundown. I think that the Sonics have the ability to turn some heads this year... unfortunatly it will be as thier bus drives by on the way to OK city. Super weak, I hope the NBA absolutly flounders in OK. What a horrible business decision. Sorry to get off topic, but we all know the Nugs are looking pretty sweet so far. I just gotta get this off my chest.Sean Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00740182565810558483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21831933.post-9076582532524544562007-11-01T21:55:00.000-07:002007-11-01T21:55:00.000-07:00If K-Mart can stay healthy, he has already shown h...If K-Mart can stay healthy, he has already shown he will have a large impact on the defensive end. Which we need.nuggsfan15https://www.blogger.com/profile/09382575443666395731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21831933.post-43284311117061498032007-11-01T18:29:00.000-07:002007-11-01T18:29:00.000-07:00I wanted to get in on this earlier but better late...I wanted to get in on this earlier but better late than never. <BR/><BR/>The Nuggets looked great last night, and at other times good. First and foremost, Nene can't dunk the damn basketball! Not only can he not get up and dunk, he apparantly can't make 2 foot layups either. That was 4-6 points lost. Can the man get off his lazy but in the offseason and stay in shape? Why do we have to go through this exercise program every November?<BR/><BR/>Anyway, Iverson and Melo clicked pretty well with AI droppin dimes like weight. Someone told me today Iverson looked like he'd lost a step but I didn't see it.<BR/><BR/>Chucky will be back eventually as well as Anthony Carter. And if Kenyon Martin can stay healthy and improve on what I saw last night, it's gonna be tough for our opponents down in the paint.<BR/><BR/>Let's keep it going Nuggets Nation. I'll be interested to see how we compare to the best teams in the West, and lucky for us we don't see any of them until Dallas on Dec 6. I think we can put up a pretty impressive record here in the first month of the season.ThaAnswerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062865116222734013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21831933.post-16013919667178278562007-11-01T15:24:00.000-07:002007-11-01T15:24:00.000-07:00Tyler,I pray to God that they ARE drilled in pract...Tyler,<BR/><BR/>I pray to God that they ARE drilled in practice on the art of defending the pick and roll, but where I'm a little confused is why they don't defend it more effectively. <BR/><BR/>And you are exactly right when you say, "Against teams like the Spurs, Jazz, Mavs, and Suns, this is what kills us the most" because those teams you mentioned are going to be four out of the eight playoff bound teams in the Western Conference. <BR/><BR/>Thus, making sure the Nuggets get defending the pick and roll handled is of upmost importance. <BR/><BR/>Great to have you aboard!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for reading,<BR/><BR/>The Nugg DoctorNugg Doctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07717046742539283927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21831933.post-1426357604590682602007-11-01T14:46:00.000-07:002007-11-01T14:46:00.000-07:00Come on. You think that the Nuggets aren't drilled...Come on. You think that the Nuggets aren't drilled in practice how to defend the pick and roll? Say what you want about Karl and Moe but they at least know the technique; implementing it is another issue. Against teams like the Spurs, Jazz, Mavs, and Suns, this is what kills us the most. <BR/><BR/>Next point, how ridiculous is the notion that players would come into the season out of shape? Nene is obviously trying to gain his legs as the season progresses which will make him more injury and mistake prone for the time being. <BR/><BR/>K-Mart looked strong in his limited minutes role. It will interesting to watch him progress but it was definitely great to see and feel the energy in the building when he was on the floor. Forgot what we missed when he was out. The Pepsi Center will be rockin' with AI K-Mart and Melo on the floor!<BR/><BR/>My final point, Carmelo is the sharpest he has ever been. You can tell, after watching the FIBA tourney along with last nights game, that he has extended his range a good 4 feet. This will further improve the offense as the jumpers previously taken from inside the arc can now be taken out side of the arc. However, for Carmelo to elevate his game to a level necessary to truly lead this team to the promised land, rebounding, court vision, taking care of the ball, and playing D must all improve.<BR/><BR/>All that being said, this year seems poised to be a lot of fun for us Nuggets fans. Good offensive sets, high FT %, no easy buckets, and no blown leads and pray for no injuries! Go Nuggets.Evadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196252996677094870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21831933.post-92080569699073563402007-11-01T14:27:00.000-07:002007-11-01T14:27:00.000-07:00Depth. Man, I was impressed with the depth. And ...Depth. Man, I was impressed with the depth. And that's with Atkins sporting a fresh green cast and JR serving his time.@slushygutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10245930450334521895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21831933.post-27954850253404269722007-11-01T11:10:00.000-07:002007-11-01T11:10:00.000-07:00I agree. The Nuggs looked ready for a big year. Av...I agree. The Nuggs looked ready for a big year. Avoiding injuries, which will be huge, they appeared to have a team concept. Nene will have ample time to get in shape if KMart stays healthy. On the hand, he may have time to sit at the end of the bench ordering nachos from the vendor if KMart continues like he did last night! Nene...once was forgiveable, twice and you're borderline idiot!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11296142392962454162noreply@blogger.com