Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets finally reached the summit in 2023, capturing their first NBA championship after 47 seasons in the league. Led by Nikola Jokić, who claimed Finals MVP honours, Denver defeated the Miami Heat 4–1 to make franchise history. The title capped a remarkable rise for a team that had previously reached the Western Conference Finals but never the NBA Finals. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}