Season Preview: Denver Nuggets

Always a fun team to watch, the Nuggets were actually a more efficient defensive team than 70% of the year, you just couldn't tell because their Pace Factor was out of this world. They love high amounts of possessions, and will sacrifice waiting out the shot clock for a good shot any day of the week. Nene continues to disapoint and I'll give him just one more year before I consider him an absolute waste of time in the League. If he and Kenyon Martin can share the duties of what Marcus Camby left, the Nuggets should have no problem making it back to the playoffs. Remember how Melo played defensively during the Olympics? I have the sneaking suspicion that he will bring his summer attitude to this team and it might even wear off on a individuals.

Poot's Stat Buster: J.R. Smith

This might be a little bit of a stretch, but if his minutes increase with the age of A.I. and the team goes small more often with Kleiza at the 4, I could see his numbers skyrocket with the style of play the Nuggets roll with. The key will be if he can keep up his ridiculously high (and improving) shooting percentage. He is one of the top in eFg%, which takes into account the fact that 3's are a little harder to shoot from. His rebounding numbers should go up being that he is athletic as hell, and much like fellow draftee Josh Smith, he can mix it up down low and bring in a few blocks.

Taco Bell Menu Comparison: Nachos Bell Grande

Even though its lacking a few ingredients from the past (green onions and olives), the Nacho Bell Grande always works as a one hit meal. Again, its a little steep financially, weighing in at a whopping 3.49, but the money is well spent and each bite will leave you desiring another.

Season Record: 48-34