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Winning Big in Qatar

A few months ahead of the 2022 World Cup, I had a chance to visit the host country of Qatar. The World Cup wasn’t the focus of my trip, but signs of the event were everywhere. The whole country was in full preparation mode. I was told that when Qatar bid for the event back […]

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A different kind of weight-training

A few former Nike execs were working on a line of gravity sportswear. The prototype featured high density polymer prints distributed evenly across the garment. They called it microloading and the concept was so beautifully simple yet powerful.

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Back to School

I was back at Christ School in May for our alumni weekend and induction into the Christ School Athletic Hall of Fame. It was great to see so many familiar faces and have an opportunity to thank all those who made my amazing Christ School experience possible, like our coach David Gaines, former headmaster Paul […]

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Learning from leaders

Conversations with founders

When the pandemic hit, I turned some of my down time into learning time and interviewed founders across a number of industries. I’m excited to share the full series of interviews with you in the new “Founder’s Friend” section of our website. Check it out, here, and let me know what you think!

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Thank you, Nuggets Fans

Dear Nuggets Fans, Thank you for three great years in the Mile High City. It was an honor playing here and being part of a young, exciting, and close-knit Nuggets team that transformed into a winner. I have no doubt that there are big things ahead and wish the fellas the best. I’m grateful to […]

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Team USA: Update from Shanghai

What’s up, y’all? It’s been a minute but I wanted to check in from Shanghai.

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Posted in On the Road, Travel, Uncategorized
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The Case for Mexico City

It’s time for the NBA to take the next step in its international expansion and bring the NBA to Mexico City.

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Happy Birthday, Mom!

Happy Birthday, Mom! Thank you for being there for us, unconditionally and always.

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The offseason begins

“Team” is fluid in the offseason, but should the core be kept together I think there’s excitement to come back better and hungry for more in 2020.  

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Posted in Denver, Uncategorized
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Midseason Report: Nuggets All-Stars, NBPA Wish List, Shaqtin’ A Fool

The NBPA meeting is in the Bahamas this year during all-star break. The NBPA is getting smart. I’m predicting record attendance. Any suggestions on what to lobby for from the league? Hard to complain as an NBA player, but if I go to the meeting?

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Posted in Denver, For the Fans, UncategorizedTagged Beasley, NBPA, Nuggets, Plumlee, Shaqtin
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Season Update: Solid Start

I would say the biggest surprise this season is how good our defense has been. Everybody keeps asking what has changed since last year.

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Posted in For the Fans, NBA LifeTagged Bench, Christmas, holidays, Mason Plumlee, Nuggets
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Dubai Year Two

Last year’s camp in Dubai turned out to be such a good experience that we decided to do it again.

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Posted in For the Fans, NBA Life, TravelTagged Camp, Dubai, Mason Plumlee, Travel
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Summer Reflections, Hot Takes and a Few Predictions

I’ve had a bit of time to process last season and the bottom line is there are no excuses. We should have made the playoffs and we need to get there this year. 

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Travels: Montreal PDQ

Y’all know I love to travel. This summer I did a quick weekend trip to Montreal and had a blast.

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Road Trippin’ with Richard

I had a chance to join my teammate Richard Jefferson for episode 63 of his Road Trippin’ podcast for Uninterrupted.

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Posted in Duke, For the Fans, NBA Life, Road Trips, UncategorizedTagged Duke, Mason Plumlee, Podcast, Richard Jefferson
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Beanie Season

I’ve always liked a good beanie to keep me warm, so this winter I decided to create my own. I liked the final product so much that I decided to make some available to fans.

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Posted in For the FansTagged Beanie, Hamilton, Hat, Mason Plumlee, Winter
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Talking Sneakers on Reddit

I’ve been collecting sneakers for a while and am always looking to learn more, so Reddit seemed like a great place to have a conversation.

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Posted in For the Fans, NBA Life, UncategorizedTagged Mason Plumlee, Nike, Reddit, Sneakers
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CHA>ATL>NYK

Every year there are a few cities I circle on the calendar because I know I’ll see a lot of family and friends. This year we hit three of those cities on one trip — Charlotte, Atlanta and New York.

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Posted in NBA Life, On the Road, Road Trips, UncategorizedTagged Atlanta, Brooklyn, NBA, Nuggets, Road Trip, Virtual reality
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Letter to Nuggets Fans

My name is Mason Plumlee. We met briefly last year, but I never had the chance to give you a firm handshake, look you in the eye and formally introduce myself.

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Posted in For the Fans, NBA LifeTagged Denver, Free agent, Mason, Nuggets
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South Africa

One of the lasting images of my trip to South Africa is of animals scattering everywhere as our bush plane descended onto the dirt runway near Phinda Game Reserve.

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