Well, it was fun while it lasted.
After pursuing Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov for months, the after agreeing to send two future first-round picks to Denver for his services.
Mozgov, who arrived in Denver via the Carmelo Anthony trade in February 2011, grew into one of the Nuggets’ most top assets after filling in for injured starter JaVale McGee last season. In his four-plus seasons in Denver, Mozgov averaged 6.8 points on 51.8 percent shooting from the field, with 5.2 rebounds 1.0 blocks per game.
Wednesday’s trade reunites the big man with his Russian national team coach, David Blatt, and leaves Nuggets fans with a slew of memories, on the court and off. Let’s review:
1. The 23-point, 29-rebound game against the Warriors
2. Whatever he’s doing here
Opening night is 4 weeks away!
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3. Dancing with Nate Robinson
4. “Vote for Ty” and “Don’t drink and drive”
5. Facial dunk on Josh Smith
