If you're one of the "Mile High" NBA Fans, the 2018-2019 NBA Season is everything you wished for when it comes to the Denver Nuggets post-Carmelo. The Nuggets (21-9) are currently #1 in the Fully-Loaded Western Conference. To those who don't understand how important that fact is: The Nuggets are better than the Defending NBA Champions known as the Golden State Warriors.
TNT Sports Analyst Charles Barkley not only believes that the Nuggets will be Playoff Contenders but he also believes that Superstar Nikola Jokic will be a front runner MVP. Jamal Murray continues to show promise as a rising superstar who can play well with Jokic. This young core shows glimpses of greatness by winning while dealing with team injuries (Gary Harris - Right Hip, Paul Milsap - Broken Toe & Isaiah Thomas - Hip Surgery).
In my opinion, the Denver Nuggets will not only make the 2019 NBA Playoffs, but they will also become a true contender once their players recover from injuries. For those who've forgotten, the Nuggets almost made the 2018 NBA Playoffs, but lost the 8th seed by one game to the Minnesota Timberwolves (Who were blown out in the 1st round by the Houston Rockets). This season, the Timberwolves lost Superstar Jimmy Butler and haven't been playing nearly as strong as last season. When you combine blockbuster trades and perfect timing with young, all-star talent, the Denver Nuggets will be a major threat in the Wild Wild West.