Watching the Nuggets, it's a bit of a reality check to see how far away we actually are. The Nuggets are SUPERIOR to the Heat. I know some of us thought the same about the Celtics but I don't see how anyone can say that after watching our series. The Nuggets not only have excellent talent (which we have), but the pieces all fit together so well and they appear to run an actual system. It feels like they have a counter to anything Miami throws at them. And then of course they have the ultimate trump card in Joker.
Mazz did not put our players in the best position to succeed, but after watching this same core for the last 5-6 years together, I don't care who the coach was, they are not going to be as disciplined, heady, and unselfish as a team like Denver (or Miami).
Watching this series has made me even more convinced running it back is an exercise in futility. The core of this team needs to change.