The Nuggets' no-drama way of doing business, both on and off the court, doesn't grab tons of headlines. But it has set the franchise up for success and brought it to its first NBA Finals in 47 years in the league.
DENVER — The Denver Nuggets don't brawl with other teams or bicker among themselves. It's been almost a decade since they fired a coach. Their most spectacular highlights often involve sublime skip passes across the court — or a backward, half-court shot from their mascot, Rocky, during a break in the action.
How the Nuggets got here: A look at the rise of Nikola Jokic Even the team they'll face in the finals, whether it be the Celtics or Heat, is wrapped in a drama-soaked and potentially history-making series. Less than a week ago, Boston coach Joe Mazzulla — who got the job this season after his predecessor was found to have had an improper relationship with a staffer — was on the hot seat, his team down 3-0 and his ability to coax the best out of a talented roster under question.
Last offseason, Jokic signed a supermax contract that locks him up through 2028. Jamal Murray is signed through 2025. Michael Porter Jr., whose signing of a max contract in 2021 raised some eyebrows considering his history with injuries, is inked with guaranteed money through at least 2026.
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