Despite coming off a franchise-record 57 wins last season, the Denver Nuggets are up against several challenges to start their 2013-14 campaign.
It's Brian Shaw's first head-coaching gig, Danilo Gallinari will still be out with his ACL injury and four new players will likely be part of the primary rotation. Plus, with major contributors Andre Iguodala, Kosta Koufos and Corey Brewer no longer on the team, communication and chemistry are particularly important for the Nuggets to get off to a good start.
The No. 1 offense from last season has its work cut out. There are always new wrinkles to every team each year, but normally not this many for a team that was the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference a season ago.
Luckily for the Nuggets, there are some factors in their favor. Playmakers Ty Lawson and Kenneth Faried return, guards Nate Robinson and Randy Foye have experience switching franchises while remaining effective and Shaw was part of multiple NBA titles as an assistant coach and a player for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Still, there are plenty of things Denver must overcome as it gets ready for training c ...
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Immediate Hurdles the Denver Nuggets Will Face This Season
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