Nikola Jokic is still here. Jamal Murray will be back. Aaron Gordon is here. Vibes have been off for the online portion of Denver Nuggets fans the last few months. But there are reasons to believe that there is PLENTY of reason for optimism. It's even possible that this is the best team the Nuggets field. We put on our rose colored glasses and share reasons we believe MPJ and the Nuggets could have a surprising season ahead.  Plus, is this a do or die game for Jalen Pickett? Start - 0:00 Raptors scouting report - 2:45 Huge game for Pickett? - 5:30 Hunter Tyson & Grady Dick matchup - 16:30 Who's stood out at SL? - 20:30 Calvin Booth on Murray extension - 28:30 Jalen Brunson deal - 34:00 Can this be the best Nuggets team ever? - 41:00 Can the starters be as good? - 50:30 An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports BUY GOLDEN ERA: https://www.triumphbooks.com/golden-era-products-9781637273692.php?page_id=21 Indeed: listeners of this show will get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to get your jobs more visibility at https://indeed.com/allcity. Terms and conditions apply. Need to hire? You need Indeed. If you want to learn more about inspiring patient stories from UCHealth, you can head to https://uchealth.org/tomorrow to learn what it means to live like there is a tomorrow. Visit Your Front Range Toyota Stores at a location near you - Toyota is the official vehicle of DNVR. Go to https://millerlite.com/dnvr to find delivery options near you. Or you can pick up some Miller Lite pretty much anywhere they sell beer. Tastes like Miller Time. Celebrate Responsibly. Miller Brewing Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/dnvr today to get 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self. Manscaped: Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with code NUGGETS20 at https://www.Manscaped.com Download the Circle K app and join the Inner Circle or visit https://www.circlek.com/inner-circle!  Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DNVR for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Check out FOCO merch and collectibles here https://foco.vegb.net/DNVRNugs and use promo code “DNVR10” for 10% off your order on all non Pre Order items. Sign up on the Volo app using code DNVR3 to get Volo Pass for only $10/month for the first 3 months.  Exclusively for our listeners, Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: DNVR for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. bet365: Go to https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_02162536 or use code DNVR365 when you sign up! Must be 21+ and physically located in CO. Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help call or TEXT 1-800-GAMBLER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices