Mar 21, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) and center Nikola Jokic (15) in the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

NBA Executive Blasts Denver Nuggets Champion in Viral Statement

Originally posted on Denver Nuggets on SI
By Farbod Esnaashari | Last updated 10/15/24

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Last season, the Denver Nuggets were one game away from making the Western Conference Finals. Since then, it seems like everyone has started writing the team off, even other NBA executives.

During an interview with Mark Medina of Sportskeeda, an anonymous NBA executive blasted Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr., calling him overrated.

"Michael Porter is also terribly overrated," the executive said. "He’s a one-way player and just a scorer. I also don’t think Denver has the assets to get an upgrade. They’ll be stuck with the team they have.”

An anonymous NBA executive believes the Denver Nuggets are ‘stuck’ due to Jamal Murray declining and Michael Porter Jr. being overrated

“Denver’s second-best player is going backward. Jamal [Murray] hasn’t been the same. There is something about Jamal’s health and physical… pic.twitter.com/zBQpUOSqez
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) October 14, 2024

The executive also mentioned that he was worried about Jamal Murray's health. In his eyes, he believes that Murray is regressing as a player due to his physical health.

"Denver’s second-best player is going backward," the executive said. "Jamal [Murray] hasn’t been the same. There is something about Jamal’s health and physical capacity right now that concerns me."

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For as much concern as some seem to have about the Denver Nuggets, it really shouldn't be forgotten that they were still tied for the first-seed in the Western Conference last season, and were one game away from the Western Conference Finals. The Nuggets were arguably one San Antonio Spurs game away from making the NBA Finals.

However, the NBA loves playing the game of "what-ifs", so now it's just a matter of Denver actually getting the job done.

This article first appeared on Denver Nuggets on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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