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Special Guests
Bill Hanzlik, a former player and coach in the Denver Nuggets organization, is
currently in his eighth season as a Nuggets analyst for pre-game and post-game shows
on Altitude Sports. He spent a decade with the Nuggets from 1982-91, contributing to
their success in the NBA Playoffs eight times and winning two Midwest Division titles.
Hanzlik was originally drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics but played most of his career
with the Nuggets. In 1991, he transitioned to coaching, serving as an assistant for the
Charlotte Hornets and later becoming the head coach of the Nuggets for the 1997-98
season. Today, he directs the Gold Crown Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to
improving the lives of Colorado's children through sports and education. Hanzlik is
also a former Notre Dame basketball player and a member of the Colorado Sports Hall
of Fame. He resides in Greenwood Village with his wife, Maribeth,
and their four children.
Dr. Rick Perea, known as Dr. P, is a highly regarded expert in Performance Psychology.
He excels as a Motivational Speaker and Executive, Life, and Performance Coach,
delivering unique and energetic presentations to top organizations such as Ultimate
Software, Apple, Google, and more. Dr. Perea also collaborates with NFL, NBA, MLB
teams, and prominent Division 1 College programs, providing expert analysis on Radio
and Television. Notably, he served as the Performance Psychologist for the World
Champion Denver Broncos in 2015/2016 and is a regular contributor on Denver's
104.3 FM and Channel 9 TV. His work is characterized by passion, knowledge, and an
exceptional understanding of Organizational Performance.
Thank you for judging the dunk contest!