In the NBA Finals, the Miami Heat presented the Denver Nuggets with a tough battle, but in the end, Denver just needed five games to win their first championship. Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic will receive a lot of recognition, but the entire team contributed significantly during the season, and supporting players like Bruce Brown, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Aaron Gordon all made crucial plays to seal the victory.
The Nuggets’ championship was dependent on shrewd roster construction, and even before the parade route is decided, work on upgrading for the following season starts in the offseason. Sadly, this can indicate that several outstanding contributors and adored veterans might not return the next year.
Thomas Bryant
Bryant appeared to be a wonderful deadline addition for the Nuggets, but given that his contract is up in the coming season, his time in Denver is likely done. Bryant almost probably wants more money and a bigger chance than the Nuggets can offer. He may have unintentionally destroyed half of his season, but at least he can now claim to be an NBA champion.
Reggie Jackson
Jackson was another midseason addition that the Nuggets found to be largely unnecessary. He was acquired by Charlotte after being traded at the deadline from the Clippers to the Hornets. Jackson signed with the Nuggets after testing the open market and played in just 19 regular-season games. Despite shooting only 38.3 percent from the field and 27.9 percent from beyond the arc, he managed to put up respectable scoring and assist totals. Jackson only appeared in six of these playoff games for a total of 18 minutes.
DeAndre Jordan
DeAndre Jordan excelled in his role as a backup big man who could step in when needed this season, bringing expertise and mentoring to the team’s locker room.
Jordan will have earned his championship, but with his contract set to expire and a squad suddenly loaded with champions, they may search for a backup big with greater on-court potential.
