Denver, CO
Carmelo Anthony: Nuggets gave Nikola Jokić No. 15 to ‘erase what I did’ with Denver
Nikola Jokic’s reaction after winning NBA Finals: “I need to go home.”
Nikola Jokic won NBA Finals MVP, and his team just won the NBA Finals. Nobody expected this very real reaction from Jokic when talking to the media.
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Patrick Mahomes. Vince Carter. Dustin Pedroia. Tim Tebow.
These sports stars come to mind when thinking of No. 15.
For the Denver Nuggets, there’s not a clear-cut answer as to who is most-identified with the digit.
Carmelo Anthony was the first superstar to make No. 15 popular in the Mile High City. But recently, Nikola Jokić has put his stamp on the number.
In an episode of his “7 PM in Brooklyn” podcast that was published Thursday, Anthony shared with co-host The Kid Mero why he thinks the Nuggets gave Jokić his old jersey number.
“It was a petty maneuver,” Anthony said. “It wasn’t like, ‘Oh, we got numbers to choose from.’ It was like, ‘Here, you got 15.’”
Anthony was drafted by Denver with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2003 draft after he won the national championship with Syracuse. The Nuggets went to the playoffs in all of Anthony’s seven full seasons there, including a run to the 2009 Western Conference finals. He was named an All-Star four times and, alongside Kenyon Martin, Chauncey Billups, J.R. Smith and Allen Iverson, made the Nuggets a pop culture phenomenon with signature sneakers and powder blue jerseys.
Jokić is a two-time MVP and was named last year’s Finals MVP after Denver won its first championship. The Serbian star was picked up by the Nuggets in the second round of the 2014 NBA draft while the ESPN broadcast was showing a Taco Bell commercial.
Anthony said that Denver trading center Jusuf Nurkic in 2017 helped Jokić step into his own star power. At the time, Anthony was settled into life with the New York Knicks, where he started a new chapter wearing No. 7. Per his request, he was traded to the Big Apple after the 2011 All-Star break. There were reports that Anthony wasn’t happy in Denver and that he clashed with head coach George Karl.
Anthony, who officially retired in May after a 19-year career, said Denver giving his old number to Jokić continued a narrative that Anthony was a “disgruntled” athlete who didn’t appreciate his role in the mid-market city. Anthony said giving the number away was a sign of “disrespect.”
“I’m like, (expletive) is going on? 15?” he said. “So now, just start thinking, this is because this is the narrative that they put out there. ‘He wanted to leave. He wanted to do this.’ Nah. But why would you disrespect by even offering that? The disrespect in you offering that showed me that you just wanted to erase everything that came prior to that right there. So yeah, (expletive) y’all. You’re saying, (expletive) me dead smack to the rest of the world. Cool. I ain’t never said nothing bad about y’all.”
Anthony and Mero cited Jokić’s nonchalant attitude as reason for believing that the MVP wouldn’t have cared about what number he was given when he joined the franchise. They said that because of Anthony’s international reach — he was an Olympic athlete and a face of the NBA — it is possible Jokić intended to show respect to Anthony with the number.
“I don’t know. He could have worn it because he wanted to pay homage,” Anthony said. “But what I believe is that they gave him 15 to try to erase what I did. … Only thing I know is what I believe is that that was done purposely. That was a slap in the face.”
Jokić has worn No. 15 since his days playing youth basketball in Serbia, including in the ABA League before joining the NBA. According to The Athletic, Jokić first started wearing the number because he was the biggest kid on the team and the No. 15 jersey was the largest one.
Von Miller has made it abundantly clear that he would like to return to the Denver Broncos and finish his career where it started. Miller has made that fact known at every possible opportunity, including a Von’s Vision charity event on Wednesday.
“I would love to bring back those Super Bowl 50 vibes, love to assist, to be the vice president to Bo Nix, to Courtland Sutton,” Miller said. “I’ve been the guy and also I’ve been the vice president as well. I would love to contribute to us getting back to the glory land, to holding up that trophy.”
Miller went on to note that he has lobbied coach Sean Payton to sign him (Payton coached Miller at a flag football tournament earlier this year).
Unfortunately for Miller, it sounds like there are no plans for a potential reunion with his old club. The Denver Post‘s Luca Evans reported that “as of last week,” there have been no talks between the Broncos and Miller’s representatives about a potential contract.
With a crowded outside linebacker room, Denver seems unlikely to re-sign Miller, but the 37-year-old pass rusher said he will “for sure” play in 2026. After totaling nine sacks with the Washington Commanders last fall, Miller will probably be able to find a home as a rotational pass rusher, but it might not be with the Broncos.
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Denver Summit FC delays opening of Centennial Stadium, will play next 2 home games at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
Denver Summit FC will play their next two home games at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
Colorado’s first professional women’s soccer team was hoping to be at their new training facility in Centennial by July, but team says recent rain delayed construction, so they need to push back by two weeks.
That means their July 3 and July 12 matches will be at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City.
Summit FC is hopeful to be at their stadium in Centennial for their July 18 game against the Portland Thorns.
Centennial Stadium will ultimately become Summit’s training facility. They’ll play their games there until 2028, when they hope to move into their official home stadium at the Santa Fe Yards at Broadway and I-25. The Santa Fe Yards stadium will have room for more than 14,000 fans.
Denver, CO
Denver Fashion Week Responds To Community Demand With Second Model Audition Date – 303 Magazine
Following overwhelming demand from aspiring models across Colorado, Denver Fashion Week (DFW) has announced a second round of model auditions for its upcoming Fall/Winter 2026 runway season.
According to DFW, the organization received a large number of emails and social media messages from models hoping for another opportunity to audition after the initial model auditions on May 17.
In response, DFW will host an additional audition date on August 9, giving fresh talent another chance to join one of Denver’s biggest fashion platforms.
Known for its commitment to inclusivity and community-driven casting, Denver Fashion Week is searching for both traditional and non-traditional models with strong runway presence, personality, and confidence.
Audition opportunities include:
- Male and female models ages 6–65+
- Kids and teen models ages 6–14
- Stylish moms and fashionable children for the “Mommy & Me” runway segment
DFW continues to emphasize its all-inclusive approach to casting and does not select talent based on race, religion, body type, height, age, or sexual orientation. Both agency-represented and independent models are encouraged to audition.
Model Workshop Recommended
For first-time runway talent or anyone looking to sharpen their walk and stage presence, DFW highly recommends attending its Model Workshop ahead of auditions. The workshop is designed to help prepare models for the runway experience and provide insight into what casting directors are looking for during Fashion Week. REGISTER HERE
Audition Schedule
11:00 AM — Mommy & Me
Moms + children ages 6–12
11:45 AM — Ages 14+
Models 5’4” and under
12:20 PM — Kids & Teens
Ages 6–14
1:00 PM — Ages 14+
Models 5’5”–5’7”
1:45 PM — Ages 14+
Models 5’8”–5’10”
2:30 PM — Ages 14+
Models 5’11” and taller
What To Wear
Models are encouraged to wear fitted clothing that allows the casting team to clearly view silhouette and movement.
Recommended attire includes:
- Black fitted tank top or t-shirt
- Skinny or fitted jeans
- Heels 3”+ for those auditioning in heels
- Natural hair
- Minimal makeup and jewelry
DFW also recommends avoiding loud accessories that may distract from the runway presentation.
Important Notes
Models who previously walked in Denver Fashion Week’s Spring 2026 season are not required to audition again.
No comp card is required, as DFW will take measurements, photos and video during auditions.
As Denver Fashion Week continues to expand its platform, the organization remains one of the few major regional fashion weeks actively prioritizing accessibility, diversity and opportunities for emerging talent.
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