The Nuggets were founded in 1967, and have made it to the semi-finals four times, but up until this year they had never made it to the finals.
This matchup will continue the streak of a different NBA Champion each year since 2019. During this period, the Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks and Golden State Warriors were all crowned as champions.
The only notable accomplishment that has eluded Carmelo Anthony’s career was winning a championship in the NBA. Despite this, Melo’s impact on the culture of basketball on-and-off the court seals his legacy as one of the all-time greats.
