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Kevin O’Connor sits down with former Denver Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth to get an inside look at team building, executing strategy and the realities of succeeding in the NBA. How did he manage the team in the championship game?
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Booth also candidly shared his relationship with former head coach Michael Malone, insights into maintaining a championship window and his philosophy behind drafting players and developing talent.
(1:11) Keys to building a championship team
(10:06) The Development of Bruce Brown
(11:30) Jokic’s development in Denver
(16:30) After the Nuggets win the championship
(31:33) Friction between Booth and Malone
(40:43) Looking back, what would Booth have done differently?
(49:42) Is Denver headed for a dynasty?
(52:18) College Basketball Prospects and Impact on the Draft
(1:03:53) Overrated traits and underrated players
Nikola Jokic, No. 15 of the Denver Nuggets, watches the game against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on February 22, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
(Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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