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The best pictures from Media Day 2015

2015-09-28T16:41:10-06:00

As Media Day for the Denver Nuggets comes to an end, it's time to take a look at some of the photos that best captured the event. There are both silly and serious pics, as well as some heartwarming ones. Take a look.

It was a busy day for the media and the players as interviews were conducted throughout the day.

Mudiay's up at #nuggets media day pic.twitter.com/hAgTDFLgTU
— Adam Kinney (@AdamKinneyRadio) September 28, 2015

TWEETCAP: How'd media day look on scene? The vibe around the Nuggets is MUCH better this year: http://t.co/sp9u5psF3E pic.twitter.com/sNeA6SMTpo
— Mile High Sports (@MileHighSports) September 28, 2015

#Nuggets media day underway! Follow @NateTimmonsCO @NBAWind @AdamKinneyRadio @JoshuaDover & @BSNNuggets for updates pic.twitter.com/CumuOpv0fi
— BSNDenver.com (@BSNDenver) September 28, 2015

Gallinari showed off his new haircut to the media. Lookin' good, Gallo!

Nuggets media day cont. 12. Danilo Galinari’s rooster haircut was amazing. pic.twitter.com/4ZgTMjA6xJ
— Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) September 28, 2015

These are some screenshots taken from the official Denver Nuggets snapchat account!

Looks like Jameer had some fun today.

It's great to see two of the biggest names on the team so happy to see each other.

It looks like Darrell Arthur decided to help out the media today. Way to go, Darrell!

There's a new reporter in the house. Darrell Arthur! pic.twitter.com/WE2zPOT64s
— Denver Stiffs (@denverstiffs) September 28, 2015

Here's a nice pic from Nick Johnson's Instagram account of him and Will Barton.

Media day with my boy @willthethrillb5 #nuggets

A photo posted by Nick Johnson (@njohn13) on Sep 28, 2015 at 9:20am PDT

Here are some pics of the new additions to the Nuggets locker room, by Raj Sharan of ESPN Denver.

#Nuggets locker room still being renovated. pic.twitter.com/zWRNYVorJ0
— Raj Sharan (@Raj_Sharan) September 28, 2015

Randy Foye posted this old pic of himself on Instagram today. A good pic, but an even better caption. He's ready to get started!

Go check out my. @sportsblog #GrindSeason

A photo posted by Randy Foye (@foyeboy) on Sep 28, 2015 at 1:07pm PDT

Here's a funny selfie Jusuf Nurkic posted of himself on Twitter

#nuggetsnation #nuggest @nuggets #newseson #denver #BosnianBeast23 pic.twitter.com/E9VwlH8spg
— Jusuf Nurkić (@nurkic23) September 28, 2015

From the Denver Nuggets Twitter account...looks like the players were having a lot of fun doing some posing!

We're all about the Twitter Mirror today! #Nuggets pic.twitter.com/R9AP6watjG
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) September 28, 2015

Selfies that you can draw on are just so much better. #Nuggets pic.twitter.com/JuXLqFKwvL
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) September 28, 2015

So, you like our jerseys, right? You better... #Nuggets pic.twitter.com/lcIFp9zw2G
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) September 28, 2015

Recap of Nuggets Media Day

2015-09-28T16:09:40-06:00

What a great day with lots of interesting interviews, photos, and news. Check out the live stream updates from the days events and also the recap to the days events. Check back tomorrow for the first of many CSG videos from today's event including Jeff Morton's interviews with Nick Johnson, Jusuf Nurkic, and more!

Denver Stiffs Media Day Recap.

From the recap:

If there was one star of show today it was new head coach Michael Malone. He answered everything that the press threw at him with poise and clarity. The clarity part was the most impressive to me. Last season, in what turned out to be my first ever press conference question, I asked Brian Shaw about the team's stagnation in half court offense. The question seemed to confound Shaw and his answer came across like a student who didn't read the chapter assigned for homework and now had his name called in the middle of class.

With Malone, not only were a lot of his answers illuminating, he seemed to understand all of the moving parts involved in the question and saw the core ideas behind each question from all angles. For example, I asked him about the defensive foul rate last season, since the Nuggets put their opponents on the line more frequently than any other team. First, he was already aware of that stat. Second, he noted how in Sacramento they had a similar issue (which I had already researched and was prepared to follow up). And lastly, he explained the way that fouls can be a product of both personal development and scheme, and that defending without fouling will be instrumental in the team's philosophy of fast breaking off of defense.

Lastly, our own Andrew Feinstein went on Mile High Sports radio, AM 1340 to talk about the Nuggets ahead of media day.

More Darrell Arthur quotes from Media Day

2015-09-28T13:38:45-06:00

Here are some more highlights from Arthur at Media Day

on Malone helping with team chemistry: "his whole thing is defense and chemistry, and offense will come," "his approach to the game is amazing," "from what I've heard, he's going to keep people in line"
on the familiarity of the roster helping to integrate the new system: "it's going to help a lot, you don't have a whole lot of guys that need to learn the new scheme," said Malone is simplifying everything to make it easy
on frustrations of playing time and injury last season: "I really can't control the injury thing, I've been in the gym working on the strength of my legs," "it frustrates me, but I can't get mad at the stuff I can't control"
on whether or not he knew Mudiay watched him when he played in high school: "I didn't," then shared a laugh with the media, said he used to watch a lot of players like Chris Bosh and Deron Williams when he was in middle school
when it was pointed out that Mudiay was in elementary school when he watched him: "I'm old, man," then laughed again
on Mudiay: "good guy, good kid, doesn't get into any trouble, I'm looking forward to playing with him"
on position: "I'll play any position Coach wants me to play," said power forward has been the one he's played the most but that he can play any position
on three-pointers: been working on corner threes, said he's been struggling with the top area of the three-point line but will continue to work on that as well

There's a new reporter in the house. Darrell Arthur! pic.twitter.com/WE2zPOT64s
— Denver Stiffs (@denverstiffs) September 28, 2015

Kenneth Faried Media Day Quotes

2015-09-28T13:30:27-06:00

Our media day coverage continues as Jeff, Adam and Andy make their way through player interviews. Next up on the docket is Kenneth Faried aka The Manimal:

On last season - "First thing, a year ago is behind me. The past is the past. I'm moving forward and looking forward. I'm excited overall about this season."

On being more than just the Manimal - "I'm working on my offensive game to be better, even if that's free throws, hitting my mid-range, even stepping out to the three...the Manimal side comes out when I'm doing a dunk, a rebound or blocking a shot defensively but offensively it's still the Manimal because you might get dunked on, or I might just bury a jump shot in your face."

On stepping out for three - "I went one for six, a lot of them in and out...Steph Curry didn't hit every shot in the playoffs. If you're in the gym you're practicing and that's what I'm doing. I'm shooting my mid range, then I step out and shoot the three and I do repetition and get used to the mechanics. I've gotten better."

On playing with Mudiay - "He's a passer first which for me is great...His court vision is amazing so I'm excited to see how he throws those lobs and pinpoints those passes when he goes to the lane and drops them off like Ty (Lawson) used to do."

On playing faster this year - "You know me, as long as I get to run I'm having fun."

On playing defense - "I think I am a good enough player to switch onto any player in this league and guard them and keep them in front. If I'm not able to do that on that particular play, its called team defense, it's a team game. My team is going to help me just like I'm going to help them when they need help."

On Ty Lawson getting trading - "Basketball. Its the nature of the beast. I'm not part of the business side, I'm part of the basketball side...it hurt me because that's my best friend, but nature of the beast."

On this season's roster - "I see youth and inexperience that is going to surprise a lot of people and run people ragged...I feel a sigh of relief because I can play my game some more."

On his conditioning coming into camp - "I'm in great condition. It's pretty scary because I'm already season ready...I've came in at the weight I want to be at right now, 215lbs."

On not playing for Team USA this summer - "I've got fresher legs without Team USA but also Team USA gave me more experience than I got this summer just with how to be a leader...for me now it's put everything together, what I learned last summer, what I learned this summer and hopefully I can be the leader and the player that I want to be...not just talk about being a leader but be about it."

On being one of the most experienced players on the team - "I know I have a big role this year. I'm the highest paid player on the team. I have to come out and perform like that each and every night. I may not have 20-10 a night, but as long as I'm doing the little things defensively and offensively to help my team win then I'm fine with that."

On pick and roll defense - "I love switching, it makes things a lot easier. You switch on a player and I can keep him in front and make him not take the three but a long two or even if they go to the hole and try to score I'm quick enough and athletic enough to go get it."

On small ball - "I love playing small ball because its quick, fives can't keep up with you. I like to play it later in the game, slow down the fives first and then let me run you ragged."

On Coach Malone - "Me and him talked at USA training camp. I came to him and we had a great conversation. Me and him were just going back and forth and it felt like Steve Hess in the weight room. It felt great for me to be able to talk to a coach and he had the same energy level as me. I feel as though he embraced me as soon as we met. He said 'I love the way you play, I want you to play like that, we're just going to expand some things with you.' That was just a sigh of relief."

The manimal seems very positive and "excited" today. Used that word a dozen times. pic.twitter.com/hpOs5BEZWg
— Denver Stiffs (@denverstiffs) September 28, 2015

Darrell Arthur on defense, goals, and more

2015-09-28T13:16:49-06:00

Here are some of the highlights from Darrell Arthur at Media Day:

on being close to going to the Clippers in free agency: "it was a tough decision to make, with this team I felt like I could possibly make a difference and help this team make it to the playoffs."
on getting to the playoffs: "it's my whole goal to get this team back on track," "with Malone and all the new guys we have, I think we can do it"
on defense: last year, "it was unacceptable," communication and defense are the main things to work on for this season
on offense: "we got some guys who can really score the basketball"
on team chemistry: "everybody seems anxious and happy," cited Jameer's get together was a great experience for the team to get to know one another
on multiple players coming back from last season: "they know what this team's capable of, we got the right players on paper, it's just putting things together," "everyone likes each other, wants to be around each other, that's a big key."

Stick around for part 2, where Arthur talks Malone, Mudiay and more

Darrell Arthur says he was close to signing with clippers ... Felt he could help more with nuggets... pic.twitter.com/yNUmR6ih04
— Patrick Graham (@pgraham34) September 28, 2015

Will Barton Media Day Quotes

2015-09-28T12:34:15-06:00

A couple of interesting tidbits from Will Barton at Media Day today:

On charity work in Baltimore - "We need to shed light on the positive things about Baltimore."

On what he worked on this offseason - "Getting my jump shot more consistent, being more vocal on offense and defense. I always try and work on defense...just trying to have a more mature game."

On being the best dunker on the team - "I'm not going to say I'm the best, I think what people like about me is I give them a little more flair."

On working on his shot - "I didn't really change my technique or anything, just realizing things...being more ready to shoot when I shoot, keeping my wrist and my hand up there and getting a lot of reps, getting A LOT of reps."

On Coach Malone - "He loves guys that love basketball and he sees that in me...I just have to go out there and not worry and focus on doing what I got to do for this team."

#Nuggets @WillTheThrillB5 pic.twitter.com/nwKAJ7A0W5
— Blake Olson (@BlakeOlson1) September 28, 2015

Mudiay talks new team, Mutombo and more

2015-09-28T12:28:49-06:00

Here are some highlights from Emmanuel Mudiay's quotes on Media Day

on early impression of teammates: "I grew up watching Darrell play, I was in 5th grade when I used to watch him play, it's crazy we're on the same team," "first time meeting Gallo today, off the top I already know we're going to have a great relationship."
on the city of Denver: "haven't seen too much," been to Red Rocks with Steve Hess, the malls, etc
says fans are what motivate him the most
on meeting Dikembe Mutombo and talking to him about living in Denver: "we didn't think I was going to be in Denver, the fact I did come to Denver made it better," has his number and will continue to talk to him

Our very own @Adam_Mares talking to @emmanuelmudiay about the #Nuggets future! #NBAMediaDay pic.twitter.com/7vj8aA8H3W
— Denver Stiffs (@denverstiffs) September 28, 2015

Gallinari wants to end his career in Denver

2015-09-28T12:22:12-06:00

Danilo Gallinari answered some quesitons on Media Day. Here are the highlights.

on Nuggets mentality: "if you are a part of a franchise that went to the playoffs 10 years in a row, you don't think about losing to get the lottery pick"
glad organization got to keep the same group of guys
on expectations: "right now, after the two years that we had a losing record, it's not easy to say what we're going to do."
on whether or not there needs to be a new culture: "we need to win"
on guarding different positions: "never had a problem, problems won't start now"
on going to the free-throw line: "[going to continue] searching for the free-throw line"
on going through normal offseason not having to worry about rehab: "it was great, I'm ready to go right now"
on new contract helping confidence "never had problems in confidence, just glad to stay in Denver, that was my goal. My history of contracts has never been about money. I love Denver, I want to stay here as long as I can, I want to finish my career here."
on coach Michael Malone visiting him in Italy: "we had a great time, spent a lot of time together, he put on some weight those few days"

Gallo looking chiseled. In the hot seat.

A photo posted by Adam M (@icarus_adam) on Sep 28, 2015 at 10:53am PDT