Aaron Gordon Bitten By Dog On Christmas ... Suffers Cuts To Face, Hand
-
Breaking News
- 45 shares
UPDATE
2:48 PM PT -- Aaron Gordon reportedly needed 21 stitches to fix the wounds he suffered in the dog attack on Monday.
Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, meanwhile, said on Wednesday there's currently no timetable for a return for his star -- saying he wants Gordon to "heal inside and out" first.
Coach Malone today on Aaron Gordon’s injuries. He said this is something AG needs to heal from - both physically and mentally with what he just went through pic.twitter.com/FR7oF4dTrP
— Katy Winge (@katywinge) December 27, 2023 @katywinge
Aaron Gordon will be away from the Denver Nuggets for the foreseeable future ... after he was attacked by a dog on Christmas.
The NBA org. revealed on Wednesday the 28-year-old was bitten by a pooch following the team's victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday.
The Nuggets said in a statement the power forward suffered cuts to his face and hand during the incident, but, thankfully, he's "in good condition."
"[He] will remain away from the team while he recovers," the team added.
Aaron Gordon gets us started in Denver!
— NBA (@NBA) December 25, 2023 @NBA
Warriors-Nuggets | Live on ABC/ESPN pic.twitter.com/fM8ZwOgsuq
Gordon looked just fine while playing 31 minutes in the victory over the Dubs just prior to the incident ... scoring 16 points while adding 10 rebounds and three assists.
He's been a key player for Denver since he was traded to the team in 2021 -- helping the Nuggets win their first-ever NBA championship last season.
Originally Published -- 10:55 AM PT
related articles
Russell Westbrook Heated Spat W/ Fans ... During Loss In L.A.
Russell Westbrook found himself quarrelling with fans yet again on Monday night ... and this time, he needed to be separated from the tiff by not only his teammates, but his opponents as well.
The Clippers star got into the heated spat with what appeared to be a couple of men at Crypto.com Arena toward the end of L.A.'s 113-104 loss to Denver.
Video from the scene shows Westbrook began verbally jarring with the courtside fans during a break in the action late in the fourth quarter ... before he returned as the final buzzer sounded to argue some more.
Russell Westbrook gets into an extended verbal exchange with a courtside heckler as Clippers lose 113-104 to Nuggets (minus Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon) in LA.
— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) November 28, 2023 @BenGolliver
- A referee and players from both teams intervene to cool tensions. pic.twitter.com/3gmUceJOcZ
The 35-year-old point guard was clearly peeved at the guys ... though, thankfully, a referee, his teammates, and a few Nuggets players helped pull him away from it all.
Afterward, Westbrook refused to say specifically what the altercation was all about ... though he seemed to insinuate the fans had said something inappropriate about his family.
Clippers’ Russell Westbrook on the fan incident pic.twitter.com/TKtJCzwM4U
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) November 28, 2023 @MarkG_Medina
"Fans think they can say whatever they want," he told a throng of media members. "I'm not going to say [what they said] now because it's not appropriate, but I'm just protecting myself."
"Just unfortunate fans think they can get away with saying anything and, personally, I won't allow it."
Russ is such a good dude. pic.twitter.com/Tec7lj7BE0
— Blake Christopher (@BCH66223) April 17, 2023 @BCH66223
Of course, this is hardly Westbrook's first heated incident with hecklers ... just seven months ago, he got into a screaming match with a man following a playoff game in Phoenix. Numerous other times recently -- including several instances during one of the worst seasons of his career in 2022 -- he beefed with fans as well.
WATCH: Toronto man records himself talking trash to Russell Westbrook and telling him that he’s “slacking on the court” pic.twitter.com/jVwgIE9dlo
— 6ixBuzzTV (@6ixbuzztv) March 18, 2022 @6ixbuzztv
On Monday night, Westbrook explained that now that his children are older ... he's simply refusing to take any cross-the-line shade from fans.
"Now having kids and understanding how important it is, not just myself but my last name," Westbrook said. "Understanding what Westbrook means, understanding how important that is to my dad, my grandfather, my family. It's very important. It's something I stand on, and the respect is a big thing that I value."
related articles
Denver Nuggets We Got Our Rings!! ... Diamonds, Sapphires & Hidden Compartment
They're already on their quest for another, but the Denver Nuggets received their 2023 NBA championship rings before handling the Lakers ... and the bling comes complete with everything from diamonds and sapphires to a hidden compartment.
Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic and their Nuggets teammates got their new jewelry during a special on-court ceremony Tuesday night in front of the home crowd at Ball Arena in the Mile High city.
The ring, designed and produced by the undisputed championship ring authority, Jason of Beverly Hills -- is massive ... and awesome.
Jason tells us the piece contains over 16 carats of diamonds, rubies, and blue sapphires which represent the team's colors and the 16 playoff wins it took to win the chip.
The ring also features the Larry O'Brien Trophy, two pickaxes from the Nuggets logo, player's names, jersey number, and the words "World Champion," along with the team's manta, "Bring It On".
![102523_denver_nuggets_kal](https://imagez.tmz.com/image/71/16by9/2023/10/25/7193d2553f8f4ca6b1b7e30da3bedc41_md.jpg)
The piece also has what Jason describes as "two never before seen design elements" ... the background color of the ring can be changed when a lever is pulled, and there's a hidden compartment that contains a mini championship banner.
"I really wanted to make the ring for the Nuggets," Jason said, "challenging my team to come up with features we knew others just wouldn't think of that would help set our design apart."
"We got player feedback during summer league and were able to include two new design elements that make this ring stand out from anything ever seen before in Championship jewelry."
New bling for the 2023 NBA Finals MVP 💍
— NBA (@NBA) October 24, 2023 @NBA
📺: Nuggets-Lakers | Live on TNT
👀: #KiaTipOff23 pic.twitter.com/qUWpTNLzYS
The fellas absolutely loved it ... especially The Joker, the 2023 NBA Finals MVP who showed off the ring for the cameras.
Congrats!!! 💍
related articles
Denver Nuggets Who's Your Daddy?!' Fans Chant At Lakers During Season Opening Win
Denver fans let LeBron James and the Lakers know who runs the NBA ... and they rubbed it in, chanting "Who's your daddy?!" while their Nuggets squad handed the Lake Show an L in the first game of the season!
The defending champs came out hot against the Lakers at Ball Arena on Tuesday and led as much as 18 points during the 119-107 win.
Nuggets fans were chanting "Who's your daddy?" to the Lakers 😳 pic.twitter.com/69ekrzkyvY
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 25, 2023 @SportsCenter
It was also the night the Nuggets team received their championship rings.
So, you can understand why the crowd of 19,842 was extra lit ... and late in the fourth quarter, they decided to take a shot at the Lakers.
"Who's your daddy?! Who's your daddy?!" the Nuggets fans yelled.
Jamal Murray heard the chants ... and the point guard's reaction was priceless.
Lmao Jamal Murray's reaction to the Nuggets fans chanting "Who's your daddy."
— Oh no he didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) October 25, 2023 @ohnohedidnt24
"This is you! This is your fault." - Jamal to Michael Malone pic.twitter.com/RIYr9bNoSv
In fact, the former first-round pick blamed his coach Michael Malone.
"This is you! This is your fault!" Murray said. "This is what you started!"
It was a good night for the 1-0 Nuggets ... Nikola Jokic, no surprise, had a terrific game, notching a triple-double with 29 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists.
Just 81 more games to go!
related articles
LeBron James Rocks $28k Louis Vuitton Outfit ... For NBA Season Opener
-
Exclusive Details
- 3.9K shares
LeBron James pulled out all the stops for his first fashion statement of the 2023-24 season ... rocking over $28,000 worth of Louis Vuitton for opening night!!
King James -- who is entering his 21st season -- clearly wanted to come up with a special look for the Los Angeles Lakers opening game against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena ... and he certainly didn't disappoint.
The 19-time All-Star forward is covered in Louis V ... from the $5k damoflage tweed chic collarless jacket and $1,250 pants to the $1,220 LV checker derby kicks.
He didn't stop there -- the Speedy Bandouliere 40 he's holding comes with an $11k price tag, and the briefcase will set the Average Joe back another $9,500.
So yeah, Bron's whole look is fit for a king.
BTW, some of those pieces LBJ is wearing are from Pharrell's men's Spring-Summer 2024 collection. The famous producer/rapper became the high-end brand's new men's creative director in February ... and debuted his items in Paris this summer.
James wasn't the only player showing up in style on Tuesday -- Michael Porter Jr. wore a signed Peyton Manning Broncos jersey ... and Peyton Watson was reppin' Deion Sanders with his own autographed "Coach Prime" gear.
High flyer Aaron Gordon also put his interesting taste on display ... going with a sleeveless burgundy blazer and shorts.
As for James' look ... anyone who wants to get their hands on the same items will have to wait just a bit -- pre-order sales start the first week of December.
Guess you can call him Louis Vuitton Bron moving forward!!
related articles
LeBron James Luce un traje de $28.000 de Louis Vuitton Para la apertura de la NBA
-
Detalles Exclusivos
- 3 shares
LeBron James no escatimó esfuerzos para hacer su primera declaración de moda de la temporada 2023-24, luciendo más de $ 28.000 de Louis Vuitton para la noche de apertura.
King James, que está jugando su 21ª temporada, claramente quería llegar con un look especial para el partido inaugural de Los Angeles Lakers contra los Denver Nuggets en el Ball Arena, y ciertamente no decepcionó.
El delantero y 19 veces All-Star llegó cubierto de Louis V, desde la elegante chaqueta tweed de $5k sin cuello hasta los pantalaones de $1.250 pantalones y los zapatos de $1.220.
Y eso no fue todo, el Speedy Bandouliere 40 que está sosteniendo viene con una etiqueta de $11k y el maletín de otros $9.500.
Así que sí, el look de Bron es digno de un rey.
Por cierto, algunas de las piezas que lleva LeBron James corresponden a la colección masculina primavera-verano 2024 de Pharrell. El famoso productor y rapero se convirtió en el nuevo director creativo masculino de la marca de alta gama en febrero, y debutó con sus artículos en París este verano.
James no fue el único jugador que apareció con estilo este martes, Michael Porter Jr. llevaba una camiseta firmada Peyton Manning de los Broncos y Peyton Watson anduvo de representante de Deion Sanders con su propio atuendo autografiado de "Coach Prime".
Aaron Gordon también puso su interesante gusto en escena. El jugador usó un blazer sin mangas de color burdeos y pantalones cortos.
En cuanto al outfit de James, cualquiera quisiera tener esos mismos artículos en sus manos, pero tendremos que esperar un poco porque la pre-orden de venta comienza la primera semana de diciembre.
¡Supongo que pueden llamarlo Louis Vuitton Bron, de ahora en adelante!
Conor McGregor Won't Face Charges Over NBA Finals Game Incident ... Probe Over
-
Exclusive
- 179 shares
Conor McGregor will not face criminal charges over the interaction he had with a woman at an NBA Finals game earlier this summer ... TMZ Sports has learned.
According to a closeout memo we obtained ... prosecutors said there was "insufficient evidence" as well as "contradicting and/or no corroborating witnesses" to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that McGregor sexually assaulted a woman during a bathroom meetup at the Nuggets vs. Heat game in Miami on June 9.
![conor mcgregor](https://imagez.tmz.com/image/09/1by1/2023/06/15/090f3fda3a68468a8ea7c0de06602e72_xxs.jpg)
Conor McGregor Accused Of Raping Woman At NBA Finals Game, He Denies Allegations
In the doc, prosecutors wrote they viewed CCTV footage from the Kaseya Center on the night of the incident ... and it showed McGregor and his accuser did go into a men's restroom together for approximately five minutes. They wrote it also showed that after the two left the lavatory, they were seen together in a club inside the NBA arena until they went their separate ways at around 12:40 AM.
![061523_conor_mcgregor_kal_v4](https://imagez.tmz.com/image/48/16by9/2023/06/15/48b651a99b944932b48184df1cc9d9a0_md.jpg)
Prosecutors added, however, that when they interviewed an attendant who was in the same bathroom ... he told them that while he did see the UFC star and his accuser go into a stall together, he "did not hear any signs of distress or sounds that would corroborate that whatever was occurring was not consensual."
Officials also said they spoke with McGregor's accuser's friend ... who told them the alleged victim never mentioned that Conor had attacked her. In fact, prosecutors wrote in the document that the accuser's friend said the woman had called her mother that same night "to tell her she had met" McGregor.
![061623-conor-mcgregor-and-accuser-kal](https://imagez.tmz.com/image/bb/16by9/2023/06/16/bb9222327e674a06b25c470f192f0e8d_md.jpg)
Prosecutors also wrote in the memo that when the woman initially attempted to make the claim against McGregor to cops ... she asked detectives if they believed the 35-year-old fighter "would like to 'settle' or 'pay her off' if she did not pursue charges."
"In light of the above facts and circumstances," prosecutors wrote in the memo, "the State would not be able to satisfy its burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt."
Barbara Llanes of Gelber Schachter & Greenberg, an attorney for McGregor, said in a statement to TMZ Sports on Tuesday she was "pleased" with the conclusion.
"After a thorough investigation, including a review of videos and interviews with eyewitnesses, the authorities have concluded that there is no case to pursue against my client, Conor McGregor," Llanes said. "On behalf of my client, his family and his fans we are pleased this is now over."
related articles
Brendan Malone Longtime NBA Coach Dead At 81
Tragic news in the basketball community -- longtime NBA coach Brendan Malone has passed away, the Denver Nuggets announced Tuesday. He was 81 years old.
"It is with tremendous sadness that we share the passing of longtime NBA coach Brendan Malone, who holds a special place amongst the organization and will be a Denver Nugget forever," the team said in a statement.
After several years at the high school and college level, Malone served as an assistant with the New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Orlando Magic over the span of four decades.
Malone -- who helped orchestrate the famous "Jordan Rules" used to beat the Chicago Bulls -- was on staff for the Bad Boy Detroit Pistons teams that won the Finals in 1989 and 1990.
He was the first head coach in franchise history for the Toronto Raptors in the 1995-96 season. Malone also led the bench as interim head coach for the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2004-05 campaign.
Brendan is the father of current Nuggets coach Michael Malone, who helped bring the franchise its first NBA title this past season.
"Coach Brendan Malone was a great man who left behind a great legacy in the word for basketball, but he will be remembered even more for the amazing husband, father, son, and grandfather that he was and the profound impact he had on the friends, family and colleagues who were lucky enough to know him," the Nuggets continued.
"Our thoughts are with the entire Malone family and all of Brendan's loved ones who are feeling this loss today."
RIP.
related articles
NBA Star Aaron Gordon Memorializes Iconic Dunk Over Shamet Crazy Iced-Out Pendant!!!
-
Exclusive Details
- 31 shares
Aaron Gordon will never forget his iconic poster dunk over Landry Shamet now ... 'cause TMZ Sports has learned the NBA star just got the moment memorialized with a crazy iced-out pendant!!!
Gordon's jeweler and good pal Buckz The Jeweler gifted the piece to the Denver Nuggets forward this week ... and it's awesome.
It features a mini Gordon in his No. 50 jersey soaring over a mini Shamet ... with 6.54 carats of VS1 diamonds draped over both characters.
The coolest part of the piece, though, is instead of Gordon dunkin' a basketball, he's holding the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy that he won just a couple months after the Christmas Day 2022 slam.
"This pendant took me and my team 504 hours to bring every last detail to life," Buckz told us. "I knew I had to capture that all-time great moment on a pendant."
![092223_aaron_gordon_kal](https://imagez.tmz.com/image/bb/16by9/2023/09/22/bb3943e653754a67ab91b19935ca95eb_md.jpg)
Buckz says the piece would typically run his customers somewhere in the area of $20,000 ... but he handed it over to Gordon free of charge as a thank you for believing in him when he was an up-and-comer in the diamond biz.
Buckz tells us ... Gordon came to him for an 18K gold grill last year -- and he'll never forget how the hooper took the chance on him.
![Aaron Gordon](https://imagez.tmz.com/image/38/16by9/2023/09/22/385636ff741343e999a1afec5fc8e8a8_md.jpg)
Of course, there should be plenty more Gordon moments for Buckz to turn into jewelry going forward ... AG is just 28 years old -- and seems poised for another big run with Denver in 2023-24.
related articles
Jamal Murray Cheesin' With Jack Harlow ... In New Music Vid
Jack Harlow dropped the visuals for his song, "Denver," on Wednesday ... and fittingly, he enlisted one of the city's biggest stars to appear in the music video -- Jamal Murray!!
The Kentucky-based M.C. released the project minutes ago ... which shows the Nuggets champion smiling from ear-to-ear alongside him at about the halfway point.
It's a brief appearance, but it's a cool move by Harlow to show love for the young baller fresh off bringing a title to the Mile High City earlier this year.
Jack is no stranger to rubbing elbows with NBAers -- remember, the guy named a song after Tyler Herro back in 2021, and featured the Miami Heat hooper in the video for that track as well.
Harlow also had his infamous controversy with Lou Williams during the COVID-19 pandemic ... when he posted a selfie of them together at Magic City in Atlanta when the then-Clippers guard left the NBA bubble for a funeral.
No issues this time around ... as Murray thanked Harlow for the special shoutout.
"Did his thing on this right here🙏🏽💫 Preciate the luv!!"
related articles
Nuggets HC Michael Malone Check Out My New Tat ... NBA Title Commemorated With Ink!!!
-
Exclusive Details
- 58 shares
There's now really no way Michael Malone ever forgets this year's NBA championship ... 'cause TMZ Sports has learned the Nuggets head coach just got a tattoo on his shoulder commemorating the title!
The 51-year-old newly crowned champ hit up Mike Diaz's Triple W Tattoos shop in Colorado on Tuesday to get the work done ... ensuring he'll always remember his 2022-23 squad.
The piece is hilarious ... it features an image of the Nuggets' first-ever mascot, Maxie the Miner, holding the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
And, check out Malone's smile after he sat for the tat -- he loved it!!
Diaz tells us ... the body art is Malone's second-ever -- and the first one he's gotten in a couple decades -- proving this was not a decision the Nugs' head man took lightly.
Malone, though, wasn't the only member of the NBA champions to put title ink on his skin Tuesday ... Diaz also tatted the same Maxie image on Denver assistant video coordinator Connor Griffin. The artist says he's planning to tat up assistant coach Ryan Bowen on Wednesday as well.
As for how the Nuggets coaches got a hold of Diaz -- he went viral earlier this postseason when he offered Denver fans $52.80 flash tattoos (in honor of the Mile High City) during the team's series against the Lakers ... and Malone and his guys clearly appreciated the support.
No word yet if any players will now be headed Diaz's way for some title tats of their own ... but Nikola Jokic's 6-foot-11 frame sure has a lot of real estate for some badass ones if and when he's ready!!
related articles
LeBron James Shades Michael Malone, Nuggets ... 'Lame Machine's At An All-Time High!!!'
LeBron James heard the Nuggets talkin' spit about the Lakers during their championship parade on Thursday ... and now, the NBA superstar is clapping back HARD.
In case you missed it, Michael Malone threw shade at reports of LBJ considering retirement after losing to Denver in the Western Conference Finals ... cracking jokes and claiming he was going to hang it up for good, too.
why are the Nuggets so obsessed with the Lakers? They want a rivalry so bad 😭 pic.twitter.com/vQGab1EjVn
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) June 15, 2023 @LakeShowYo
There was also a cringe moment at the rally, where Malone was referred to as "the Lakers' daddy."
James is now unloading on the Nuggets franchise ... saying he was minding his own business in Europe when he found out about the disses -- so he asked, "I'm on your mind that much huh???"
"I mean I guess I see why. 🤷🏾♂️," LeBron said on Instagram with a pic of him waving the starting flag at 24 Hours of Le Mans.
"But Wave the flag on these lames!! Please make being player cool again cause the lame machine is at an all-time high. Enjoy your light but just know I’m the SUN. I stay on forever!"
Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media.
But Nuggets fans better hope the team learned something from "The Wire" ... 'cause as Omar said -- "you come at the king, you best not miss!!"
NBA's Bruce Brown 'Hurting Bad' After NBA Finals Rager ... Blames Jokic
Here's a side of championship celebrations you don't see very often -- Nuggets hooper Bruce Brown revealed the aftermath of raging nonstop since Denver won the NBA Finals earlier this week ... admitting he's "hurting bad."
The 26-year-old posted some hungover content to his Instagram on Friday ... saying Nikola Jokic is to blame for his seat on the struggle bus.
![061623_bruce_brown_kal](https://imagez.tmz.com/image/de/16by9/2023/06/16/de45a7bf803541aba2e3eadfcbd62cea_md.jpg)
"This is Nikola's fault," a clearly roughed-up Brown said from bed. "This is the Sombor Shuffle's fault that I'm down bad this bad ... and I want everyone to know that."
Brown admitted he had no idea what Jokic was handing him throughout the night ... but there's no doubt in his mind whatever it was was the source of his pain.
Brown -- who played a huge role in the Finals -- also begged for some "damn Pedialyte" to help him recover.
Of course, Brown was one of many Nuggets players letting loose during the team's parade and rally celebrations on Thursday ... which flowed into a night of raging at a Vegas nightclub.
Shooters gonna shoot. Bruce Brown taking a shot with the fans. #Denver #Nuggets #parade pic.twitter.com/LtuuquMpv8
— Nick Brown (@NickBrownCO) June 15, 2023 @NickBrownCO
Hangovers are temporary ... but banners are forever.
related articles
Denver Nuggets Cop Struck By Firetruck At Title Parade ... Suffers Serious Injuries
-
Breaking News
- 782 shares
![061523-nuggets-parade-cop-footage-kal](https://imagez.tmz.com/image/bb/16by9/2023/06/15/bb425ed0c90442ffbc6d2f9b36ff6a6b_md.jpg)
2:11 PM PT -- Officials just revealed at a news conference that there is some fear the officer could lose his leg due to injuries suffered in the accident.
![061523-denver-police-presser-kal](https://imagez.tmz.com/image/bc/16by9/2023/06/15/bca49a3f980a43ac95136518661e9e50_md.jpg)
12:17 PM PT -- Police have just provided an update on the status of the cop ... saying the officer sustained "a serious lower leg injury" during the incident.
The Denver Police Dept. added the cop is currently in "serious and stable condition."
The Denver Nuggets championship parade just took a somber turn ... a police officer was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a firetruck that was participating in the ceremonies.
According to the Denver Police Dept. ... the incident happened just minutes ago while the truck was driving along the parade route in the Mile High City.
![061523_denver_cop_kal](https://imagez.tmz.com/image/a6/16by9/2023/06/15/a631e10d561240048b41deac4aae9903_md.jpg)
You can see in video from the scene, Nuggets superstars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray -- as well as the Larry O'Brien trophy -- were on the vehicle when the accident occurred.
It's unclear how exactly the officer was hurt ... but cops said in a statement Thursday afternoon they have launched an investigation into it all.
Larry O’Brien getting off the fire truck after it hit a cop during the parade pic.twitter.com/zlJ1yYTZGR
— Randy’s World (@GovOfDelaware) June 15, 2023 @GovOfDelaware
Jokic and Murray were not harmed during the incident -- and both were escorted off the truck by officials. The two are now up onstage addressing the huge crowd of supporters that have been out since early Thursday morning celebrating the team's first-ever title.
Originally Published -- 11:44 AM PT
related articles
Nikola Jokic Drops F-Bombs At Nuggets Rally ... 'Best Day Of My F***ing Life'
![061523-nikola-jokic-kal](https://imagez.tmz.com/image/2c/16by9/2023/06/15/2cf4aa4e9e804e3d96a6a75923e3995c_md.jpg)
11:58 AM PT -- Nikola Jokic provided some quality entertainment following the parade ... getting behind the mic at the rally and proclaiming Thursday was "the best day of my f***ing life."
The Finals MVP dropped a few f-bombs while addressing the crowd ... doing a complete 180 on his previous feelings over having to stay in America for the festivities before going back to Serbia.
"You know that I told [you] that I don't want to stay and parade, but I f***ing want to stay and parade," Jokic said as fans erupted.
Head coach Michael Malone also said a dirty word ... saying he's ready to defend the title next season.
"We're running this s*** back!" Malone said.
Unclear whether booze inspired the NSFW speeches ... but if so, be sure to drink some water, fellas.
The Denver Nuggets' NBA championship parade is officially underway ... and things are already off to a hot start -- with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope getting into a beer-chugging contest with a fan in the crowd!!
The awesome moment went down as the team made its way through the streets on firetrucks ... when KCP decided to hop off and down some brews with a lucky supporter.
KCP vs. Nuggets fan chugging contest… you decide who won 😂 #Denver7 pic.twitter.com/hQjLaW6CRe
— Nick Rothschild (@nick_rothschild) June 15, 2023 @nick_rothschild
The basketball player destroyed his competition ... but no one seemed to really be keeping score, as the two hugged it out at the end -- and the fan lost his damn mind.
Not everyone was guzzling the beers on hand, though -- Christian Braun did a sort of Triple H/"Stone Cold" Steve Austin combination by spitting out his drink as his truck cruised down the street.
The Game 3 hero Christian Braun pic.twitter.com/O3EMwfKgdT
— Ryan Kaufman (@GingerlyTweets) June 15, 2023 @GingerlyTweets
Finals MVP Nikola Jokic has his whole family with him for the celly ... so we take it he'll mostly be on his best behavior -- but we're hoping he decides to let loose a bit.
The parade will end at Civic Center Park ... where the team will hold its rally.
Denver Nuggets parade:
— Marco A. Munno (@MarcoAMunno) June 15, 2023 @MarcoAMunno
Nikola Jokic celebration 🎉#bRINGItIn#NbaTipopic.twitter.com/C5wAgLoYpo
Hopefully, there will be some boozed-up speeches on the horizon!!
Originally Published -- 10:01 AM PT
related articles
Denver Mass Shooting Stemmed From Drug Deal Gone Wrong ... Cops Say
-
Breaking News
- 178 shares
The mass shooting after the Nuggets' championship win in Denver on Tuesday morning appeared to be sparked by a drug deal gone wrong ... this according to cops.
Denver chief of police Ron Thomas made the revelation on Tuesday afternoon ... explaining that they discovered cash, firearms and what appeared to be fentanyl at the scene -- all signs that point toward a botched drug deal.
Two people, Thomas said, are in police custody -- though their exact involvement remains unclear.
![061323_denver_shooting_presser_kal](https://imagez.tmz.com/image/7a/16by9/2023/06/13/7a04d19bc3d34c01822b8b9b77fde402_md.jpg)
Of the 10 people that sustained gunshot wounds, authorities said they believe five or six were innocent bystanders. All 10, thankfully, are now in "fair condition," according to officials ... though five still remain in the hospital.
The gunshots initially broke out about a mile from Ball Arena at around 12:30 AM ... roughly three and a half hours after Denver beat Miami to win the NBA title in Game 5.
Officials praised the actions of responding officers -- releasing video from the scene that showed cops running toward the gunshots in an effort to keep people safe.
![061323_denver_shooting_presser_footage_kal_v5](https://imagez.tmz.com/image/fa/16by9/2023/06/13/fa1e61ec796644e1bcc012524a2f4956_md.jpg)
An investigation into it all, officials added, remains ongoing.
As for the championship parade that's planned for Thursday -- officials told reporters Tuesday they are confident they'll be able to keep peace and prevent similar incidents from happening at the celebration.