BDL's 2009-10 NBA Preview: Denver Nuggets

Once again back is the incredible ... Ball Don't Lie's NBA previews, outlining off-season moves, projecting win totals, spinning tracks and much, much more. It's a fun, hot mess. Up next, the Denver Nuggets.2008-09 Record: 54-28, first place in Northwest DivisionHead Coach/Facial Hair: George Karl/NoneKey Additions: Ty Lawson(notes), Arron Afflalo(notes), Malik Allen(notes)Key Losses: Dahntay Jones(notes), Linas Kleiza(notes)It's popped up a few times in various outlets, but it's not something you heard a whole lot overall, especially as Saint Chauncey led the Nuggets to the third round of the playoffs last season. That said, it's getting harder and harder to overlook the fact that Chauncey Billups(notes) got worse last season. It's well within his rights. He turned 33 last month and he's played deep into the playoffs since 2003, but he did fade a bit in all areas. Was his presence (the Nuggets actually ran plays and defended point guards!) a massive,...