For their part, the Nuggets plan to start a dialogue with Denver mayor Michael Hancock as well as representatives from the police union. Team officials hope players will be involved. The goal, if nothing else, is to start a conversation. “There’s a lot of momentum, a lot of energy that a lot of people across the country and even worldwide are pouring into this topic and issue,” Booth said. “Our focus is going to be a lot more intense and sustainable until these issues aren’t happening as much as they are right now.”