Moving to a new NBA city can be a difficult task for even the most seasoned NBA veteran.
There are familial and financial considerations, along with the adjustments that come with adapting to a new organization and its culture. For the Nuggets, that's where Amy O'Brien comes in.
Whether a player arrives in a trade, is drafted or signed as a free agent, O'Brien, the team's Director of Team Operations and Player Development, is usually among the first people he will talk to.
"I'm their first contact," O'Brien explained to Nuggets.com. "I mean, obviously, they've usually talked to Tim [Connelly], Artu016bras [Karnišovas] or their agent has spoken with them [about the move]…As far as like life [related matters], I'm the first person who is like 'Hey, welcome to Denver, let's get you here.