The Denver Nuggets, formerly known as the Denver Rockets, have been playing in the NBA since 1976. They are currently based in Denver, Colorado and are a part of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference.

There are many who believe that the Denver Nuggets have more potential than they are showing. Some are critical of the fact that they traded away one of the more talented players, Marcus Camby, however that does not mean there is no talent left in the Nuggets. Fans who buy Denver Nuggets tickets this year will still support their team because they know that there is a lot of talent remaining in the roster. The introduction of Renaldo Balkman will hopefully allow the Nuggets to improve their defensive game considerably.

Many people think that the major flaw that exists in this team is the complete lack of defense. George Karl is hoping to change this in 2009, are the fans who buy Denver Nuggets tickets this year. Offensively, the team is fairly strong. However, when they are defending the basket, there are a lot of bugs that need to be worked out. The team is having difficulty coordinating a defensive strategy. That is why many are hoping that the arrival of Balkman will help the Nuggets come together. Balkman is a good defensive player and many are hoping that his experience will be what the team is looking for as it enters the 2009 season. Many fans who buy Denver Nuggets tickets this year are hoping to see this team tighten up and perform at a level that will bring them into the post season or even the playoffs. If the team is able to bring in their defense, they may actually do much better than many people believe.

If the team is able to remain healthy and are able to improve defensively, they may be able to survive in the Western Division. Many of the other teams have strengthened their strategies and there are many who are wondering if the Nuggets will be able to compete. It will be a tough season for them, especially if they have not done enough to improve their defense. While they may have a strong offense that is lead by Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony, their defense will be resting on the shoulders of Balkman. Fans who buy Denver Nuggets tickets will be hoping to see a better defense from this team, because they know that a weak defense will cause them to drop out sooner than they would like.

There are many people who believe that the Nuggets will do poorly this season, others believe that the team only needs to pick up their defense in order to become a serious contender in the playoffs. There are many fans who are going to buy Denver Nuggets tickets that are hoping for the latter. They want to see their team does well at the Pepsi Center and on the road during the long NBA schedule. They will be watching the Nuggets in the 2009 season with the hopes that they will succeed.