Mention to nearly anyone that, yes, the Nuggets did actually play at a fast pace under former coach Brian Shaw, and you might get laughed out of the room.
But then there is the rank: fourth.
The Nuggets were fourth in pace last season.
Pace isn't what concerns new Nuggets coach Michael Malone, who was formally introduced Tuesday at a news conference.
"I believe in playing fast," he said. "But more important to me is playing with efficiency."
And that is where the Nuggets' numbers took a big dip in this past regular season.