I love this trade for Denver.
Billups suddenly gives them a very balanced team. No more Anthony Carter in the starting lineup, and finally JR Smith can earn the minutes that he deserves. JR Smith's extension is now going to look the steal that it was, and I expect him up around 20ppg.
A trio of Billups, JR Smith, Carmelo Anthony is one of the best starting perimeter groups in the league.
I hated the effect Iverson had on Carmelo Anthony's game. Prior to Iverson's arrival, Melo was dropping 31ppg on 50% shooting while doing a very good job both moving without the basketball and sharing the rock. He was scarily efficient. I hope he can get back to that high quality basketball with Iverson's ball dominating ways gone. Melo has a good shot at the scoring title now.
McDyess gives them some much needed depth up front. Nene, Kenyon, McDyess, Andersen. That's a solid group of bigs. Obviously lacks top tier talent, but they're capable enough.
Kleiza should see a larger role now too. No reason why he can't earn 27-30 minutes of action on a nightly basis. He's now their best perimeter player off the bench. Then after him they have Carter, Jones, Balkman ... scrappy role players.
Nuggets are a playoff caliber squad out in the West.