synergy

(Pardon the title, I just came out of a 7 Habits class.)

I know many will argue with me on this, but I don't think there's another playoff team who has blended as nicely as these Denver Nuggets. Yes, they are now out of it all (I read the news too y'know), but is there another roster out there as "interesting" as this bunch that has learned to play to each other's strengths in such a short period of time?

Just think of who they have: (1) a clutch (homecoming) veteran who was just acquired in a midseason trade, (2) a new-age superstar whose maturity and leadership has always been questioned, (3) an athletic big man who has stepped up after suffering from cancer just a year ago, (4) an injury-prone former No.1 pick who's been both a "thug" and an All-Star, (5) a talented off-the-bench guard who for much of his career has been a walking timebomb, (6) a hustling, shotblocking dynamo who has turned from drug-dependent to fan favorite, (7) a sweet-shooting, versatile Lithuanian who is overrated and underrated at the same time, (8) an athletic wingman who transitioned from D-Leaguer to NBA starter, and (9) a coach who looks like he's going to be mugged anytime by his own heavily tattooed players.

The way these characters have come together to put up this run, is simply a thing of beauty. They did end up a bit short, but for the most part, they played the best basketball out there.

The NBA wants to know where amazing will happen this year. It already did--in Denver, Colorado.