Denver Nuggets celebrations: gunfire injures a dozen people

Last night, the Denver Nuggets won their very first title in franchise history. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are now, forever, NBA champions.

After the Avalanche a year ago, now the Nuggets have won too. It’s a good thing they’re here, because the Broncos and Rockies don’t look like they’ll be taking it all home any time soon.

Historic playoff runs come to an end for the Nuggets and Heat.

Stats and details: https: //t.co/VaHKtmMLLp

– AlleyOop360 (@AlleyOop360) June 13, 2023

In Denver, this must be cause for celebration. After all, when a club wins, fans naturally want to gather together to celebrate the triumph.

Montreal fans aren’t used to that… but hey.

All that to say, that’s what Denver fans did last night. Around the Nuggets (and Avalanche) arena, thousands of fans celebrated together.

On paper, all is well.

But since Americans have easier access to firearms than we do here, things got ugly. Shots were fired into the crowd, injuring nine people and one suspect.

Three are in critical condition.

Ten people were wounded in a shooting in downtown Denver early Tuesday morning in an area where fans were celebrating the Nuggets’ first NBA championship, according to the Denver Police Department.

Three victims are in critical condition.https://t.co/1sXRwEdjKx

– The Athletic (@TheAthletic) June 13, 2023

It all happened more than three hours after the Nuggets’ win. In other words, it was the middle of the night in Denver. That’s all we know for now, but nothing more.

This has thrown a cold shower on the party.

It’s a shame this subject is still on the agenda. After all, whether it’s someone who’s decided to act alone or whether it’s the result of a battle, pulling a gun in a crowd is dangerous.

Expect yesterday’s events to change nothing, unfortunately.

In bursts

– Nice little return on investment.

Michael Andlauer spent about $28M in 2009 to purchase 10% of the Canadiens (source: Forbes).

The Canadiens were valued at $1.85B in 2022. This could make Andlauer’s 10% share worth $185M or even more.

That’s at least a 560% return on investment. Pretty pretty good.

– Andrew Zadarnowski (@AZadarski) June 13, 2023

– I agree.

Interesting to hear Jacques Tanguay speak out in favor of a university field hockey team at Laval University. Personally, I think it should have happened years ago. There’s room for a club in Quebec City, that’s for sure.

– Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) June 13, 2023

– With good reason.

Nicole Bouchard emotional following Patrick Roy and Jacques Tanguay’s announcement pic.twitter.com/mnreQJfvWT

– Kevin Dubé (@KDubeJDQ) June 13, 2023