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NBA Thanksgiving: What Every Team Has To Be Thankful For, Part 1

By Gerald Bourguet

November 13, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates against the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Suns 133-120. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
November 13, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates against the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Suns 133-120. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 16, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic (15) dunks the ball during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 120-104. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

Denver Nuggets: Patience

It’s been a slow going for the Denver Nuggets early in 2016-17, especially since their best/most consistent players have been aging veterans the team should be thinking about trading, like Wilson Chandler and lately, Kenneth Faried.

The Emmanuel Mudiay experience continues to be a roller coaster, Gary Harris is hurt again and Nikola Jokic was so out of sorts alongside Jusuf Nurkic in the starting frontcourt that he asked to come off the bench.

Luckily, expectations for the Nuggets weren’t particularly high this year, so Michael Malone and company have the luxury of staying patient through the growing pains. Jamal Murray has come into his own over the last few games, Nurkic has been one of Denver’s best players all season and there should be plenty of opportunities for the youngsters if/when the Nuggets manage to deal Faried and/or Gallo. Patience is still a virtue.