The Denver Nuggets have long-prided themselves as an organization that embraces diversity.
From the front office to the digital marketing group, there are people from all walks of life working for the team. With February being Black History Month, Nuggets.com is sharing the stories of 10 inspiring and influential African Americans who have helped impact the organization. Dozens of African-Americans have helped the Nuggets grow since joining the NBA in 1976.
Our first tribute is to trailblazing NBA executive Bernie Bickerstaff.
Bickerstaff became the first African-American president and general manager in Nuggets history on July 11, 1990, and would spend seven years with the franchise.