DeMar DeRozan & the Denver Nuggets Can See the Finish Line | DNVR Nuggets Podcast Live
Sep 17, 2026 · 59m
Summary
The hosts discuss a new profile on DeMar DeRozan, highlighting his mental health advocacy and his "it's almost over" mantra as he approaches the end of his career. They analyze how his veteran presence and emotional intelligence could benefit the Nuggets' locker room dynamics. The episode also features a game where the hosts predict which players will cause the most fan overreaction in Week 1, with Christian Brown and DeRozan leading the debate.
Topics discussed
Intro, DeRozan feature mention, and wildlife sighting
Pre-game excitement and the 'sleep' before the season
DeRozan's mental health focus and 'It's almost over' mantra
DeRozan as a destination for veteran ring chasers
DeRozan's potential impact on team culture and mood
DeRozan's ISO scoring and team weaknesses
Sponsorship segments: Wayfair, Toyota, and Odoo
Brendan Vogt's oversized hat and show banter
Game: Week one overreaction (Christian Brown)
Game: Development that makes the season more fun
Game: New fan favorite (DeRozan vs. Tim Hardaway Jr.)
Game: Player whose success causes the most arguments
Sponsorship segments: Cancer Centers and Gold Crown
Sumo wrestling ad and score check
Game: Duo with unexpected chemistry (Murray & Johnson)
Game: Storyline we will be wrong about (Alpha Diallo)
Game: Hardest season to evaluate (Christian Brown)
Game: Prediction we pretend we never made
Closing banter and Sumo ad re-read
Anthony Edwards Adidas commercial and NBA trade rumors
Super Chats, Mexico City trip plans, and Reacher pitch
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