While the champaign stains have yet to dry in the Ball Arena locker rooms, we’re already fast approaching the opening tip of the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
That means the Denver Nuggets, fresh off the franchise’s first NBA title, will be tasked with trying to become the first team since the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018 to repeat as champion. Unsurprisingly, given Denver’s run through the playoffs last season and its popularity in Colorado sports betting market, it’s safe to say the Nuggets are among the most talent-laden teams in the NBA.
With NBA 2K24 now out, BetColorado.com utilized 2Kratings.com to see which teams have the most star power, with players of 85-plus overall.
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85+ Overall Ratings In NBA 2K24
| Team | Rated 85+ | Players |
|---|
| Boston Celtics | 3 | Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown,
Kristaps Porzingis |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 3 | Donovan Mitchell, Darius
Garland, Evan Mobley |
| Golden State Warriors | 3 | Steph Curry, Chris Paul,
Klay Thompson |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 3 | Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue
Holiday, Khris Middleton |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 3 | Joel Embiid, James Harden,
Tyrese Maxey |
| Phoenix Suns | 3 | Kevin Durant, Devin Booker,
Bradley Beal |
| Chicago Bulls | 2 | DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine |
| Dallas Mavericks | 2 | Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving |
| Denver Nuggets | 2 | Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray |
| L.A. Clippers | 2 | Kawhi Leonard, Paul George |
| L.A. Lakers | 2 | LeBron James, Anthony Davis |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 2 | Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. |
| Miami Heat | 2 | Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 2 | Anthony Edwards,
Karl-Anthony Towns |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 2 | Zion Williamson, Brandon
Ingram |
| New York Knicks | 2 | Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle |
| Sacramento Kings | 2 | De’Aaron Fox, Domantas
Sabonis |
| Atlanta Hawks | 1 | Trae Young |
| Brooklyn Nets | 1 | Mikal Bridges |
| Charlotte Hornets | 1 | LaMelo Ball |
| Indiana Pacers | 1 | Tyrese Haliburton |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 1 | Shai Gilgeous-
Alexander |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 1 | Damian Lillard |
| Toronto Raptors | 1 | Pascal Siakam |
| Utah Jazz | 1 | Lauri Markkanen |
Some of the best online Colorado sports betting apps list the Nuggets as the run-away favorites in the Northwest Division this year at -450 odds. Oklahoma City is second at +600.
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Nuggets Still Behind in Star Power
The Nuggets wound up with two players ranked 85 or higher in this year’s 2K video game, in two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and veteran guard Jamal Murray. Leaguewide, Denver ranked in a tie for sixth, talent wise, with 10 other teams when it came to star power — joining seven other Western Conference foes with two players on the 2K24 list.
More importantly for Nuggets fans, Denver is currently listed in a tie with the Boston Celtics as the title favorite on BetMGM Colorado at +475, with the top Western Conference championship odds (+240). Jokic and the Nuggets will look to carry the banner into 2024 on Oct. 24, when the Nuggets host the L.A. Lakers on national television to open the regular season.
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