The Denver Nuggets Get Down to Taylor Swift
By Daniel Lewis
The Denver Nuggets may not be a playoff team, but they certainly have some of the best dance moves in the league this year.
I mean, look at Timofey Mozgov. That’s a 7’1″, 250 lbs. man who enjoys hitting other large, grown men, dancing with a ribbon. Just when you thought his photo shoot for a Russian magazine couldn’t be topped, he goes and does something like this and totally redeems himself.
What about Kenneth Faried? He’s a tough guy, albeit with a big heart. He grew up in south Newark, not exactly the demographic for Taylor Swift’s albums.
Are you getting down to this sick beat Kenneth?
Alright, it’s a catchy tune. Mozgov is from Russia, I’m sure Taylor Swift is really big there, but there’s no way Gallo is letting the lyrics flow through him. He’s Italian. Ty Lawson, Nate Robinson, Darrell Arthur, they have dignity, they’re in this too? Oh no.
JJ Hickson? Surely your ACL can’t handle this much bubblegum pop this soon after rehab.
Oh, you can do dance about as well as you defend the pick and roll. Nice.
Can we get an appearance from JaVale McGee and supermascot Rocky? Don’t blink or you’ll miss it – kind of like McGee’s impact on the Denver roster last year.
But my personal favorite? Ill Will.
Wilson Chandler is having none of this. The man with the neck baby tattoo is not entertained by this “pop music” that so easily brings joy into his teammates lives.
The NBA season kicks off today – and that means actual basketball games. Now that is something to dance about.
Oh, and you can buy “1989,” Ms. Swift’s latest album, on iTunes. Or follow the advice of Wilson Chandler, and just no.