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Lombardi’s Nuggets Insight Before diving into his thoughts on the actual Denver Nuggets roster, Lombardi shared his experiences from the yearly staff versus media game. Unsurprisingly, the Denver coaches obliterated the media members. He laughed about some of the media members’ inability to play the game, given the irony of basketball being central to their lives. When asked about his own performance, Lombardi joked, “I’m old and slow…but I scored the first bucket of the game,” so he was overall satisfied with his performance. Despite his disappointment in the media’s performance, he remains confident in the Nuggets themselves. When asked about their chances to win the title this year, Lombardi decisively affirmed that they were “as good as any.” He marveled over the team’s talent and Nikola Jokic’s new backup, Jonas Valanciunas. Additionally, the signings of Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. provide needed reinforcements to Denver’s bench, while Lombardi mentioned Julian Strawther as a potential X factor. Lombardi also offered his thoughts on Denver’s coaching situation, as David Adelman embarks on his first full season. He noted Adelman’s creativity and his wealth of defensive schemes, as he is always willing to switch things up. “He is a very smart dude who understands the game as well as anybody I know,” Lombardi said. All in all, Lombardi is right — there is a lot to like with Denver’s team this year. With good health and some good luck, Lombardi believes that they have a real shot. Lombardi’s Legacy Vic Lombardi has had an incredible career in sports media. He has a unique ability to bring stories to life, which has allowed him to make his mark in the world of sports. However, after all that he’s done, he did mention one regret. After taking a moment to ponder, Lombardi revealed, “I wish I had done a little more outside the box of sports.” He went on to mention documentaries as an avenue he would have liked to pursue. Lombardi was drawn to the idea of building up a story from nothing, and he plans on possibly entering that arena if time allows. Nevertheless, Vic Lombardi has had a career nothing short of legendary. He will continue his reporting at Altitude Sports for the foreseeable future, and Denver fans will continue to enjoy his insightful perspective and engaging personality. As for the Nuggets, the season ahead is full of promise, and Lombardi will be there to entertain and inform the fans every step of the way.
