Chauncey Billups, who grew up in Denver, will wear No. 7 with the Nuggets.

John Elway, Denver's most celebrated and successful professional athlete, wore the same number when he played quarterback for the Broncos.

"He hangs out with us in the summertime and gives us all types of grief about not winning championships," Karl said. "So now we give you grief to win a championship (for Denver)."

Via Denver Post

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