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How did Denver Nuggets get its name?

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The Denver Nuggets got it's name because in Colorado, people would pan for gold nuggets, hence the name Denver Nuggets

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The Denver Nuggets got it's name because in Colorado, people would pan for gold nuggets, hence the name Denver Nuggets

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