Who Makes Your All-Time Nuggets Squad? Labor Day Memories
Summary
Host Twypa builds his all-time Denver Nuggets starting five, selecting Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Carmelo Anthony, David Thompson, and Aaron Gordon. He highlights Jokic’s historic 2024-25 season and Murray’s elite playoff performances, while honoring legacy stars like Thompson and Anthony. Dikembe Mutombo is named the sixth man for his iconic 1994 playoff run. The episode concludes by inviting listeners to share their own all-time squads in the chat.
Topics discussed
Intro and State Farm Sponsorship
Labor Day Greetings and Episode Overview
Square Sponsorship and Show Welcome
Host's Fandom Origins and Chauncey Billups
Picking Carmelo Anthony as First All-Time Nugget
Context on Pre-Melo Nuggets and Roster History
Melo's Playoff Performance and 2009 Run
Square Sponsorship Break
Segment Two Intro and Picking David Thompson
David Thompson's Career and Legacy in Denver
Picking Jamal Murray and Comparing to Billups
Finalizing First Four Picks and Discussing PF/Center
FanDuel Sponsorship and NFL Season Preview
Welcome Back and NBA Season Anticipation
Power Forward Candidates: Issel, McDyess, Jones
Selecting Aaron Gordon for the All-Time Squad
Nikola Jokic's Impact and Career Stats
Dikembe Mutombo as Sixth Man and Final Squad
Outro and Call to Action
Sponsorships: Game Day Men's Health, FanDuel, Discover
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