Duane Howell, The Denver PostByron Beck, one of two original Rockets, hard at work on Sept. 20, 1971.
Bill Johnson, The Denver PostLarry Cannon of the Denver Rockets on Sept. 29, 1971.
Barry Staver, The Denver PostFebruary 28, 1973. FCaldwell, Joe; Coldwell, Wearing gloves during player intro.; Stickum? What Stickum?; Carolina's Joe Caldwell, right, accused recently by Denver Rockets Coach Alex Hannum of using illegal stickum on his hands, hid any possible evidence during the pregame introductions Wednesday night, wearing a pair of gloves.
Bill Johnson, The Denver PostDecember 18, 1974. Taylor, Roland (Fatty) of the Denver Nuggets.
Kenn Bisio, The Denver PostJanuary 12, 1977. Willie Wise of the Denver Nuggets moves past Fred Boyd of the New Orleans Jazz and heads for basket and a field goal. Nuggets won 110-99.
Kenn Bisio, The Denver PostMarch 17, 1977. Marvin Webster (10) of the Denver Nuggets leaves nothing to chance as he prepares to gather in a rebound during Thursday night's National Basketball Association game against New York Kincks in McNichols Sports Arena.
Damian Strohmeyer, The Denver PostApril 26, 1984. The Nuggets Like Howard Carter in this photograph are teetering on the brink.
Tim DeFrisco, Allsport/ GettyGuard Alex English of the Denver Nuggets moves the ball during a game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver. 1989.
Layne Murdoch, Allsport/ GettyJanuary 21, 1993. Guard Mark Mason of the Denver Nuggets looks on during a game against the Dallas Mavericks at Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas.
Layne Murdoch, Allsport/ GettyJanuary 21, 1993. Guard Robert Pack of the Denver Nuggets looks on during a game against the Dallas Mavericks at Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas.
Jonathan Daniel, AllsportJanuary 4, 1995. Guard Robert Pack of the Denver Nuggets moves the ball during a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls won the game, 86-80.
AFP PHOTOIndiana Pacers' foward Dale Davis (R) shoots over the defense of Denver Nuggets' forward Reggie Williams (L) and guard Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (C) during the first half 31 March at Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers, who lead the NBA's Central Division, lost to the Nuggets 107 to 92.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets' Nick Van Exel, left, controls the ball against Utah Jazz's John Stockton in the 1st quater at Pepsi Center on Tuesday.
Karl Gehring, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets fans Wilder Hauley, left, and Chandler Hughes, right, updated their wardrobe with new Chauncey Billups jerseys Friday night. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Dallas Mavericks Friday night, Nov. 7, 2008 at the Pepsi Center.
Jonathan Daniel, AllsportJanuary 4, 1995. Guard Bryant Stith of the Denver Nuggets goes up for the ball during a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls won the game, 86-80.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets in their first preseason game against the Phoenix Suns at Pepsi Arena. Marcus Camby #23 looks to pass the ball, on October 10th, 2003.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostNuggets fan Robert Castillo supports his home team during a night out at Club Bash, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2005, during the start of NBA All-Star Weekend.
Tim Rasmussen, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony (15) late in the fourth quarter. Denver Nuggets against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals best of seven series Tuesday May, 19, 2009 at the Staples Center.
Karl Gehring, The Denver PostDenver guard Ty Lawson (30 brought the ball downcourt in the second half. The Denver Nuggets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 109-99 in a pre-season game Friday night, Oct. 8, 2010 at the Pepsi Center.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets shooting guard Arron Afflalo (6) drives on Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) during the second half of game five in their NBA playoff game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post
John Leyba, The Denver PostEvan Fournier (94) of the Denver Nuggets drives past Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors for score during the first quarter in Game 4 of the first round NBA Playoffs April 28, 2013 at Oracle Arena.
John Leyba, The Denver PostKenneth Faried (35) of the Denver Nuggets fouls Jarrett Jack (2) of the Golden State Warriors with 00:07.3 in the fourth quarter in Game 6 of the first round NBA Playoffs May 2, 2013 at Oracle Arena.
Steve Nehf , The Denver PostDenver Nuggets guard Evan Fournier drives to the basket in the first quarter against Vince Carter of the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night at the Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) acknowledges the crowd after their loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder 124-114 Feb. 9, 2015 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) god up for an easy basket as Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) looks on during the first quarter March 17, 2014 at Pepsi Center.
Brent Lewis, The Denver PostAndre Iguodala (9) of the Golden State Warriors and Danilo Gallinari (8) of the Denver Nuggets go up for a loose ball during the second half at the Pepsi Center on Nov. 22, 2015 in Denver. The Nuggets lost to the undefeated Golden State Warriors 118-105.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) flies through air as he makes a pass to the outside against the Portland Trail Blazers Dec. 15, 2016 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) drives on Portland Trail Blazers guard Evan Turner (1) during the first quarter Oct. 30, 2016 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostThe Nuggets and Western Union have agreed to a three-year sponsorship deal that will result in the company's logo as a patch on the team's new jerseys, the Nuggets announced Tuesday on Aug. 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets Gary Harris (14) and Darrell Arthur (00) unveil their new team jersey on Aug. 8, 2017 during a pep rally in Denver.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets mascot Rocky along with Gary Harris (14) and Darrell Arthur (00) unveil their new team jersey on Aug. 8, 2017 during a pep rally in Denver.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets Gary Harris (14) and Darrell Arthur (00) unveil their new team jersey on Aug. 8, 2017 during a pep rally in Denver.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostNuggets new uniforms and logos
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets unveiled their new look during their Evolve VIP party at the Dairy Block in downtown Denver June 06, 2018.
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