Reader: Nuggets got something in trade for Carmelo Anthony, but not Dikembe Mutombo

Last week's list of the top ten Colorado sports stars who pissed us off by leaving, either by their choice or ownership's, covered a lot of bases, as well as football and basketball sidelines and hockey benches. But one reader makes a compelling argument for us having missed a loss...
By Michael RobertsAugust 10, 2011
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Last week’s list of the top ten Colorado sports stars who pissed us off by leaving, either by their choice or ownership’s, covered a lot of bases, as well as football and basketball sidelines and hockey benches. But one reader makes a compelling argument for us having missed a loss that stung worse because the team received squat in return.

WTF? writes:

Losing Dikembe Mutombo for nothing made me the maddest. Makes me wonder what a list of the top 10 most destructive team coaches/managers/execs would look like. I’d have Bernie Bikerstaff at the top of that list.

I also hated losing Mike Ricci, but not nearly as much as Dikembe.

For more memorable takes, visit our Comment of the Day archive.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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