The corner offense was in stark contrast to what worked in Portland. Loaded with young, athletic and powerful players, Adelman stressed transition with the Blazers, pushing Porter, Drexler and Kersey to run, then letting Williams, Clifford Robinson and Kevin Duckworth use their physicality to mop up underneath.

Former Sacramento Kings coach Rick Adelman, who died Monday at 79, is being remembered by his former players as one of the top influences on their careers and lives. Players including Tony Delk, Scot Pollard and Lawrence Funderburke shared how Adelman’s trust and humanity shaped them during his eight seasons leading the Kings.

The Hall of Fame coach led the Sacramento Kings to eight straight playoff seasons. Here's a look back at that time in pictures.

The Nuggets have a history of repeating the same thing, and a little change could do David Adelman good.