John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets former player and coach Dan Issel addresses the crowd during halftime of the game between the Nuggets and the Sacramento Kings game on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center. The marks the 50th season of the franchise.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets former player and coach Dan Issel addresses the crowd during halftime of the game between the Nuggets and the Sacramento Kings game on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center. The marks the 50th season of the franchise.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets former player and coach Dan Issel walks off the court with former player David Thompson after halftime of the game between the Nuggets and the Sacramento Kings game on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center. The marks the 50th season of the franchise.
John Leyba, The Denver PostFormer Denver Nuggets star Dikembe Mutombo gives his famous finger wag after ceremonies at halftime of the game with the Denver Nuggets and the Sacramento Kings game on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center. This marks the 50th anniversary of the franchise.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDikembe Mutombo signs a bobble head for a fan prior to the Denver Nuggets Sacramento Kings game on Oct. 21, 2017, at the Pepsi Center in Denver. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post)
John Leyba, The Denver PostAlex English signs an autograph prior to the Denver Nuggets Sacramento Kings game on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostShanna Dahlbert 10 years old shows off her Nuggets face paint prior to the Denver Nuggets Sacramento Kings game on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostOlivia Kelsey 11 years old of Arvada holds up her 50th anniversary basketball she got signed by Alex English, Byron Beck, David Thompson, Dan Issel and Dikembe Mutombo prior to the Denver Nuggets Sacramento Kings game on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostVada Schlasinger 2 years old gets an autograph from Dikembe Mutombo as her dad Aaron Schlasinger holds her up prior to the Denver Nuggets Sacramento Kings game on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostFormer Denver Nuggets player and coach Dan Issel gives a hug to Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) prior the game against the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) takes a shot over Sacramento Kings forward Justin Jackson (25) during the first quarter on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap (4) gets fouled by Sacramento Kings forward Zach Randolph (50) during the first quarter on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) drives to the basket past Sacramento Kings forward Zach Randolph (50) during the first quarter on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) goes up for an easy dunk against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap (4) goes upper a shot past Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield (24) during the first quarter on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) plays tight defense on Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield (24) during the first quarter on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostSacramento Kings guard George Hill (3) wraps his arm around Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) leg to get around him during the first quarter on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostSacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield (24) drives past Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) during the first quarter on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets Mason Plumlee gathers his thoughts during warmups prior to the game against the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets former coach Doug Moe is introduced during halftime of the Denver Nuggets Sacramento Kings game on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets former player Byron Beck is introduced during halftime of the Denver Nuggets Sacramento Kings game on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets former player David Thompson is introduced during halftime of the Denver Nuggets Sacramento Kings game on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets former player and coach Dan Issel is introduced during halftime of the game between the Nuggets and the Sacramento Kings game on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) battles for a rebound with Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein (00) and forward Justin Jackson (25) on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) battles for a rebound with Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein (00) and forward Justin Jackson (25) on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) drives on Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield (24) during the second quarter on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) gets fouled by Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield (24) during the second quarter on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap (4) takes a shot over Sacramento Kings forward Skal Labissiere (7) during the second quarter on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) and Sacramento Kings forward Skal Labissiere (7) battle for a rebound during the second quarter on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) and Sacramento Kings forward Skal Labissiere (7) battle for a rebound during the second quarter on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) loses the ball on the way up for a shot on Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) during the third quarter on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center.
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Denver Nuggets former player and coach Dan Issel addresses the crowd during halftime of the game between the Nuggets and the Sacramento Kings game on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center. The marks the 50th season of the franchise.
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The Nuggets won their home opener against the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center. The marks the 50th season of the franchise.

































