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PHOTOS: Denver Nuggets hoist championship banner, open new season at Ball Arena

Members of the 2022-23 NBA Champion Denver Nuggets pose with their rings and banner before the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets sports a championship warmup jacket as he low-fives Jamal Murray (27) before the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets sports a championship warmup jacket as he laughs with Peyton Watson (8) before the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone hoists his NBA championship ring before the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Nikola Jokic (15) and Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets look at their NBA championship rings before the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Members of the 2023 NBA champion Denver Nuggets huddle after receiving their rings before the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: A Denver Nuggets fan holds a replica Larry O’Brien trophy, while sporting a Nikola Jokic (15) shirt before the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets is introduced during the team’s ring ceremony before the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Denver Nuggets team president Josh Kroenke and owner Stan Kroenke prepare for the team’s ring ceremony before the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets hoists his ring during the team’s ring ceremony before the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets receives his NBA championship ring from team president Josh Kroenke during the team’s ring ceremony before the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Members of the 2023 NBA Champion Denver Nuggets hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy during the team’s ring ceremony before the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets claps as he wears his title ring after the banner ceremony celebrating the team’s 2023 NBA title before the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers saves a loose ball against the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets scores as he takes contact from Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets growls after hitting a three pointer against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets blows up after referee Scott Twardoski (52) missed seeing contact on Murray’s shooting hand from Taurean Prince (12) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) of the Denver Nuggets mobs Taurean Prince (12) of the Los Angeles Lakers as Nikola Jokic (15) raises his arms in a supportive manner during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers looks at his brow during the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: University of Colorado football players Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter watch as the Denver Nuggets take on the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets and Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers match up during the fourth quarter if the Nuggets’ 119-107 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets coaches up teammates alongside Michael Porter Jr. (1) against the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter if the Nuggets’ 119-107 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets cannot handle a lob from Nikola Jokic (15) as Taurean Prince (12) and Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers look on from their mortal positions below during the fourth quarter if the Nuggets’ 119-107 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a deep breath against the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Nikola Jokic (15) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) of the Denver Nuggets defend Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets passes as Taurean Prince (12) of the Los Angeles Lakers defends during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates after a dunk by Aaron Gordon (50) during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Reggie Jackson (7) of the Denver Nuggets grabs a loose ball as Cam Reddish (5) of the Los Angeles Lakers defends during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets works past a pick by Anthony Davis (3) as D'Angelo Russell (1) of the Los Angeles Lakers drives during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets casually watches the action before re-entering the game during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 119-107 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Reggie Jackson (7) of the Denver Nuggets takes a breather during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 119-107 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets blows up D'Angelo Russell (1) of the Los Angeles Lakers on a strong drive during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 119-107 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets marvels University of Colorado football stars Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter (seated curtsied) as Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 119-107 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Austin Reaves (15) of the Los Angeles Lakers flies into the stands as he attempts to save a loose ball against the Denver Nuggets, while Nuggets assistant coach Popeye Jones ignores the chaos to lock in on coaching during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 119-107 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets stands tall as Jamal Murray (27) mad dogs after Porter Jr’s three pointer against the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 119-107 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets shows signs of joy during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 119-107 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) of the Denver Nuggets fouls Austin Reaves (15) of the Los Angeles Lakers as Michael Porter Jr. (1) defends during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 119-107 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) and Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets talk as Austin Reaves (15) of the Los Angeles Lakers stands nearby during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 119-107 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone works against the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)