A bunch of basketball celebrities are still going strong

The Denver Nuggets are set to start the defense of the team's championship when the new NBA season begins Tuesday evening. Among their potential rivals are the LA Lakers, the Golden State Warriors, and the Phoenix Suns, who in February traded a load of B-Ball players and draft investments. The longevity of the Aughts' icons indicates there's never been a better moment to get old in the NBA, Although specific players are named in the game of stardom defense is a team effort.

By Anita Johnson-Brown

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