The NBA-ABA merger in 1976 helped centralize the professional basketball league in America, and the Denver Nuggets were part of that union. They have become perennial contenders in the Western Conference in the NBA odds and a fun team to watch every game.
Despite not having an NBA title yet nor even an NBA Finals appearance throughout its franchise's history, the Nuggets are still an integral part of the NBA betting this season, with Nikola Jokic as their leading superstar. They have also graced several great players, which electrified fans in every game.
Today, we will look back at the top-tier stars who represented the team from Colorado and those who are considered to be part of the top five greatest Denver Nuggets players of all time.
Carmelo Anthony
Drafted by the team as their third overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, Carmelo Anthony has made the Denver Nuggets team relevant again in the league as he led them to seven straight postseason appearances in all of his years with them, including a Western Conference Finals berth in 2009.'