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Big Honey...The Joker...MVP

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Jun 9, 2021

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Ryan Blackburn relishes in the announcement that Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić officially won the 2020-21 NBA MVP award in a landslide on Tuesday afternoon. Ryan discusses the season Jokić had, from the early season magnificence to the late season carrying of the walking wounded. Then, Ryan discusses the franchise and cultural impact that Jokić's MVP award may have on the Nuggets, the city of Denver, and the NBA at large.

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Jun 9, 2021

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Ryan Blackburn from MileHighSports.com brings you the latest news and analysis for the Denver Nuggets on every episode, including some of the best guests from around the NBA.

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Nuggets get punked in Game 4, series moves to 2-2: Ryan Blackburn breaks down a disastrous Game 4 loss by the Denver Nuggets to the Portland Trail Blazers to even the playoff series at 2-2. Nikola Jokić's shot was off, Michael Porter Jr. disappeared completely, and the Nuggets didn't have an answer offensively with those two struggling to contribute efficient points. Ryan discusses the offensive collapse, the defensive pitfalls against Norman Powell and others, and how the Nuggets can respond in Game 5 to recapture momentum in the series. by Pickaxe and Roll
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Adam Mares on Nuggets-Blazers, the legacy of Nikola Jokić, and the Suns: Ryan Blackburn is joined by Adam Mares of DNVR to discuss the Denver Nuggets dismantling the Portland Trail Blazers, the big storylines of Game 6, and litigating just how impressive this series win was for Denver. From there, they discuss the building legacies of the Nuggets, Michael Malone, and Nikola Jokić. Finally, they give a brief preview of the series against the Phoenix Suns. by Pickaxe and Roll
70 min listen
The Milwaukee Bucks are NBA champions, Nuggets fans should celebrate with them: Ryan Blackburn breaks down Game 6 of the NBA Finals that saw the Milwaukee Bucks move from pretender to champion in the blink of an eye. He shares thoughts on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, the Bucks' long, winding road, and how Nuggets fans can feel knowing the Bucks succeeded. Finally, Ryan shares his way-too-early NBA season predictions for 2021-22. by Pickaxe and Roll
46 min listen
A deep dive on the Denver Nuggets guard rotation, Part 2: Ryan Blackburn breaks down the NBA Draft lottery results and how each of the teams at the top have had their fortunes altered by the night's results, including the Detroit Pistons winning the first overall pick. Then, Ryan shares thoughts on Suns-Clippers Game 2 and how this simply may be Phoenix's year to go all the way. Finally, he continues his deep dive covering every player on the Denver Nuggets. This episode, Ryan discusses Will Barton, Facundo Campazzo, Austin Rivers, and Shaq Harrison, including whether each player will remain in a Nuggets uniform. by Pickaxe and Roll
51 min listen
Mark Schindler on the NBA Finals, Nuggets NBA Draft prospects: Ryan Blackburn is joined by Mark Schindler of Premium Hoops to discuss Game 1 of the NBA Finals with the Suns taking a 1-0 lead over the Bucks. They discuss Giannis, Chris Paul's brilliance, Jrue Holiday's struggles, and whether the Bucks have what it takes to win this series.Then, they transition into NBA Draft coverage, discussing five interesting prospects that have/will be covered at Denver Stiffs: Chris Duarte, Usman Garuba, Tre Mann, Terrence Shannon Jr., and Miles (Deuce) McBride. by Pickaxe and Roll
80 min listen
Big Honey...The Joker...MVP: Ryan Blackburn relishes in the announcement that Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić officially won the 2020-21 NBA MVP award in a landslide on Tuesday afternoon. Ryan discusses the season Jokić had, from the early season magnificence to the late season carrying of the walking wounded. Then, Ryan discusses the franchise and cultural impact that Jokić's MVP award may have on the Nuggets, the city of Denver, and the NBA at large. by Pickaxe and Roll
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The Nuggets will get Portland's best punch in Game 4: Ryan Blackburn shares seven statistics that have defined the playoff series between the Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers thus far. From the outside shooting of both teams to Damian Lillard averaging over 11 pull-up threes per game, Ryan discusses the numbers that have made the series so interesting thus far. Then, Ryan discusses what he believes will be the five adjustments the Blazers will make in Game 4. Denver will get Portland's best punch, so Denver will have to be ready. by Pickaxe and Roll
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The Nuggets can't solve their defensive issues, go down 3-0: Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 116-102 loss to the Phoenix Suns, going down 3-0 in their second round playoff series. Nikola Jokić was presented with the MVP trophy at the beginning of the game, but the Nuggets quickly fell behind the Suns in the first half and could never recover. Ryan discusses what went wrong for the Nuggets, what there's left to play for, and a quick retrospective on this series if Jamal Murray and P.J. Dozier were involved. by Pickaxe and Roll
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Three keys to Game 5; Around the NBA playoff picture: Ryan Blackburn breaks down the three keys to the Denver Nuggets winning Game 5, from getting Jusuf Nurkić moving defensively to trusting Michael Porter Jr.'s talent level. Then, Ryan goes around the league to discuss the rest of the NBA playoffs, with some interesting series, both now and impending, in both conferences. Finally, Ryan takes a look at the future of the NBA and where the power dynamics will shift as LeBron James and Stephen Curry continue to age out of being the best players in the NBA. Where will the title contenders come from, and which players will be the faces of the NBA? by Pickaxe and Roll
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The best game of the 2021 playoffs and it wasn’t close: Ryan Blackburn breaks down an incredible, thrilling Denver Nuggets 147-140 victory in double OT, surviving an onslaught by Damian Lillard, to go up 3-2 in the first round playoff series. Nikola Jokić was awesome, Michael Porter Jr. had a major bounce back, and Monte Morris was the difference in what was one of the most incredible playoff games in Nuggets history. by Pickaxe and Roll
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Giannis, Luka, Jokić, and the next era of NBA super teams: Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the wave of international talent in the NBA and how it will continue to define the next era of basketball at the highest level. From Nikola Jokić, to Giannis Antetokounmpo, to Luka Dončić, to other foreign born stars, why are all of these players surrounded by such drama right now? Ryan speculates what will happen with various international players as well as the possibility of forming super teams with this group that likes and respects each other. by Pickaxe and Roll
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What happens if the Nuggets don't offer MPJ the max?: Ryan Blackburn breaks down every angle of the impending Michael Porter Jr. extension. From how many players earn the max, to how the Nuggets can continue building a contender around three large contracts, to what happens if the Nuggets don't offer the deal, Ryan shares his wide ranging thoughts on a pivot point for the Nuggets franchise. Ryan also discusses which players Denver may target in a trade if they are unwilling to offer Porter a max deal. by Pickaxe and Roll
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Celebrating a bittersweet Denver Nuggets season: Ryan Blackburn discusses the final game of the Denver Nuggets season, a 125-118 loss to the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 to complete the series sweep. Nikola Jokić was ejected, and the Nuggets hung around anyway because that's who they are, led by Will Barton in tonight's contest. Ryan discusses the game, the Jokić ejection, the resiliency of the Denver Nuggets, and the best parts of the 2020-21 season. Finally, Ryan initiates some offseason discussion. by Pickaxe and Roll
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Jena Garcia on the 2020-21 NBA season and the future of the Denver Nuggets: Ryan Blackburn and Jena Garcia, social media director of Denver Stiffs, discuss the long and arduous 2020-21 season. From a basketball perspective, they delve into the Nuggets and the highs and lows experienced throughout the year and how the championship expectations were completely valid. From a media perspective, they discuss what it was like to cover the team on Zoom in the Bubble and in empty arenas for the last year. Finally, they share thoughts on the future of the Denver Nuggets organization and where they go from here. by Pickaxe and Roll
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Gut-check time for the Denver Nuggets: Ryan Blackburn shares his belated thoughts on the Denver Nuggets Game 2 blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns and its most disappointing aspects before discussing what the Nuggets can do to change things in Game 3. From improvements in shooting, to the play of Michael Porter Jr., to possible starting lineup changes, Ryan shares his honest thoughts on where the Nuggets currently stand. Then, Ryan discusses the article posted on Denver Stiffs about Denver's future outlook. by Pickaxe and Roll
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The battlegrounds that will decide Nuggets-Suns: Ryan Blackburn breaks down the most important factors for both the Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns heading into this second round playoff series on Monday night. How will the Nuggets and Nikola Jokić attack offensively? Will the Nuggets be prepared for Devin Booker and the Suns defensively? Then, Monday Positivity. by Pickaxe and Roll
42 min listen
Is Damian Lillard unhappy in Portland? Nuggets big man rotation: Ryan Blackburn discusses the messy situation surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers and Damian Lillard. Who's to blame? What's going to happen? Should the Denver Nuggets try to get involved?Then, Ryan wraps up his end-of-season evaluation series with some thoughts on the Nuggets big man rotation. Will Paul Millsap be back next year? Should JaVale McGee have played more minutes? Is Zeke Nnaji in line for a breakout season? How can Nikola Jokić get more rest? Ryan discusses it all and more. by Pickaxe and Roll
59 min listen
Evaluating Tim Connelly and Michael Malone: Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the insane number of injuries that have affected the 2021 NBA playoffs. From Jamal Murray and your Denver Nuggets to Giannis Antetokounmpo going down in Game 4 of the ECF on Tuesday night. From there, Ryan also discusses the ECF and WCF series before diving deep into the performances of head coach Michael Malone and president of basketball operations Tim Connelly for the Nuggets during the 2020-21 season. From the draft and free agency all the way through losing to the Suns and everything in between. by Pickaxe and Roll
52 min listen
The Milwaukee Bucks are one step ahead of the Denver Nuggets: Ryan Blackburn discusses the two NBA Finals participants, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns, how they match up, and predicts the outcome of the series. Then, he shares his thoughts on NBA playoff trends and how they apply to the Denver Nuggets, most importantly the value of scoring guards and forwards that play small ball center. Finally, Ryan breaks down the connections between the Bucks of two years ago and the Nuggets now. Can Denver learn anything from Milwaukee's successes and failures? by Pickaxe and Roll
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Mailbag: Top Nuggets free agency targets, draft predictions, championship windows: Ryan Blackburn answers listener questions about the Denver Nuggets on a wide variety of off-season topics focused on the NBA Draft, free agency, and trades. He shares thoughts on Michael Porter Jr., how the Nuggets can continue to get better, why Reggie Bullock should be Denver's top free agency target, and much more. by Pickaxe and Roll
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Nuggets advance, win Game 6 in Portland, with Jena Garcia: Ryan Blackburn and Jena Garcia break down an incredible Denver Nuggets Game 6 win to clinch the playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Nuggets will move on to face the Phoenix Suns in the second round, which will be a fascinating series. Ryan and Jena break down the Nuggets advancing past the Blazers with incredible plays from Nikola Jokić, Michael Porter Jr., and Monte Morris, as well as timely contributions up and down the roster. by Pickaxe and Roll
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Nuggets melt down in third quarter, lose Game 1 to Suns: Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 122-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns in the first game of the second round. The Suns did some impressive things offensively while the Nuggets fell apart in the second half, losing contact with the Suns by the fourth quarter. Ryan discusses what went wrong for Denver through the lens of the battlegrounds in this series. He shares why Nuggets fans shouldn't overreact while also being honest about Denver's subpar performance. by Pickaxe and Roll
34 min listen
Jaden Springer, Deuce McBride, and NBA Draft Superlatives with Brandon Ewing: Ryan Blackburn and Brandon Ewing of Denver Stiffs share their extensive thoughts on the 2021 NBA Draft in the form of Draft Superlatives. Who will be the best player? The biggest bust? The surprise star? The perfect Denver Nuggets selection? Ryan and Brandon run through much of the 2021 draft class and share their thoughts on the Nuggets throughout the episode. by Pickaxe and Roll
95 min listen
Jake Coyne on Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, and Nuggets free agency: Ryan Blackburn brings on Jake Coyne, data scientist and NBA analytics freelancer (@BroncoSquatch on Twitter), to dive deep into the Denver Nuggets forward rotation and offseason decisions. How will the Nuggets handle extension talks with Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon? Will JaMychal Green, Vlatko Čančar, or Bol Bol be back in Denver? What do the Nuggets need at forward beyond those players? Ryan and Jake share their brief thoughts on forward targets in free agency as well. by Pickaxe and Roll
58 min listen
Will Barton declines player option, offseason gets interesting: Ryan Blackburn discusses Will Barton declining his player option and choosing to explore free agency. What are the ramifications for the Denver Nuggets? Who will go after Will Barton? How hard should the Nuggets work to re-sign him?Then, Ryan discusses the next crop of NBA Draft workouts on Monday for the Nuggets before sharing his thoughts on Game 5 of the NBA Finals. by Pickaxe and Roll
53 min listen
Olympics update, Nuggets offseason timeline: Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the NBA Finals and the Game 3 win by the Milwaukee Bucks over the Phoenix Suns, including the dominance of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Then, he pivots to discussion on the Olympics, from the previous qualifying tournaments to news and notes about the scrimmages, including Nigerian national team guard Caleb Agada who will play for the Nuggets in Summer League. Finally, Ryan discusses the timeline of events the Nuggets will face over the next four weeks that will direct their offseason. by Pickaxe and Roll
46 min listen
Bol Bol and the summer Nuggets, what's up with the MPJ extension?: Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the Denver Nuggets 97-77 loss to the Miami Heat in Las Vegas Summer League, including an evaluation of Bol Bol, Caleb Agada, Davon Reed, and other contributors. Then, Ryan pivots to Michael Porter Jr. and his impending yet unsigned max rookie extension. What's the holdup? Should Nuggets fans be concerned? Finally, Ryan shares thoughts on tampering and how the NBA penalizing organizations for tampering charges is a futile endeavor. by Pickaxe and Roll
43 min listen
Which free agents should the Nuggets target?: Ryan Blackburn breaks down the salary cap situation for the Denver Nuggets entering the 2021 offseason, including the impacts of Will Barton and JaMychal Green accepting or declining their upcoming player options. Then, Ryan shares his thoughts on the 2021 free agent class through the lens of what the Nuggets could realistically do. Could the Nuggets afford the full mid-level exception? Which position group should they look to improve? Who are the top players they could add? Ryan discusses a variety of names, from Reggie Bullock, to Alex Caruso, to Nicolas Batum, to Boban Marjanovic. by Pickaxe and Roll
64 min listen
The 10 most interesting Nuggets games of the regular season: Ryan Blackburn evaluates the 2021-22 Denver Nuggets regular season schedule from multiple angles, including the most important games and the most important stretches. He breaks down the top 10 most interesting Nuggets games of the regular season before pivoting to general stretches that will define the narrative surrounding the Nuggets. In addition, when Jamal Murray returns will play a big part of Denver's regular season. by Pickaxe and Roll
40 min listen
Bones Hyland to the Denver Nuggets; reacting to the NBA Draft with Gordon Gross: Ryan Blackburn is joined by Gordon Gross, senior writer at Denver Stiffs, to discuss the 2021 NBA Draft and the Denver Nuggets selecting Nah'Shon "Bones" Hyland at 26th overall. They talk about the strengths and weaknesses, player comparisons, what this means for the Nuggets in free agency, and more. Then, they revisit the rest of the draft and share their takes about the rest of the league. by Pickaxe and Roll
69 min listen

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Jaden Springer, Deuce McBride, and NBA Draft Superlatives with Brandon Ewing: Ryan Blackburn and Brandon Ewing of Denver Stiffs share their extensive thoughts on the 2021 NBA Draft in the form of Draft Superlatives. Who will be the best player? The biggest bust? The surprise star? The perfect Denver Nuggets selection? Ryan and Brandon run through much of the 2021 draft class and share their thoughts on the Nuggets throughout the episode. by Pickaxe and Roll
95 min listen
Is Luka Dončić the actual future face of the NBA?: Ryan Blackburn reacts to Serbia's two most recent wins at EuroBasket, including a masterpiece game from from Nikola Jokić against Israel. Ryan discusses Luka Dončić, Slovenia, and other contenders to win EuroBasket before transitioning to the Southwest Division and the future faces of the NBA. Then, Ryan shares thoughts on the backup small forward battle between Davon Reed and Christian Braun. by Pickaxe and Roll
44 min listen
NBA reveals Top 75 at 75 list: Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the NBA's Top 75 at 75 list and why he believes Nikola Jokić (and Alex English!) deserved a spot among the NBA's pantheon. Then, Ryan goes around the league, beginning with the introduction of his MVP tracker and finishing up with a disastrous beginning to the Jason Kidd era in Dallas. Finally, Ryan previews Friday's matchup between the Nuggets and San Antonio Spurs. by Pickaxe and Roll
37 min listen
The Best of Denver Nuggets vs Miami Heat 2023 NBA Finals: Ryan Blackburn wraps up his series looking back at the Denver Nuggets 2022-23 NBA season by revisiting the NBA Finals against Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and the Miami Heat. How did Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray respond to the pressures of their first Finals? Really, really strongly. Ryan goes over the details of each game, fun moments, and how the Nuggets were able to win their first NBA title. Then, Ryan wraps up with a closer look at Nuggets Media Day and some burning questions he has for the Nuggets prior to the 2023-24 season. by Pickaxe and Roll
50 min listen
Nikola Jokic 2x MVP!!! by Elevated Sports Podcast
46 min listen
NBA Draft Lottery results and initial draft takes: Ryan Blackburn breaks down the NBA Draft Lottery results as the Orlando Magic win the lottery and will select first overall in the 2022 NBA Draft. Ryan talks about the top teams and the top prospects before pivoting to the Nuggets and the initial players profiled at Denver Stiffs. Finally, Ryan discusses how important it is for the Nuggets to see the floor at a high level going forward to become a championship caliber team. by Pickaxe and Roll
48 min listen
Listener Mailbag + Nikola Jokić All-Star game disrespect: Ryan Blackburn discusses the NBA All-Star festivities over the weekend, including the All-Star game that saw Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid drafted first overall and Denver Nuggets two-time MVP Nikola Jokić drafted seventh. Is Jokić finally underrated again? Then, Ryan answers Mailbag questions from Pickaxe and Roll listeners. by Pickaxe and Roll
65 min listen
Nuggets 2022 NBA Draft night predictions: Ryan Blackburn discusses some of the news and notes around the Denver Nuggets, from Nikola Jokić committing to the Serbian National Team for EuroBasket to trade rumors for Monte Morris, Will Barton, and Denver's draft picks. Then, Ryan makes his official Nuggets draft night predictions, including the player Denver will acquire to be next season's starter at shooting guard. by Pickaxe and Roll
34 min listen
The Balkan Basketball Boom by The Ringer NBA Show
60 min listen
Nikola Jokić and Serbia are really, really good: Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the first two Serbia games in EuroBasket and how Nikola Jokić has performed thus far. Then, Ryan ranks the teams in the Western Conference based on how they match up with the Nuggets. Finally, who will be the best defensive player on the Nuggets this year? Ryan makes the case for Bruce Brown. by Pickaxe and Roll
45 min listen

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