The Denver Nuggets are going through what appears to be a rebuilding period. After trading star point guard Ty Lawson to the Houston Rockets, the Nuggets will need other players to step up, both in the backcourt and the frontcourt.
One of the young players expected to make a contribution is Nikola Jokic, who was the 41st pick in the 2014 draft.
Here's Dakota Schmidt at BBallBreakdown.com with more:
"Taken with the 41st pick in the 2014 draft, Jokic signed a four-year, $5.5 million contract with the Nuggets after averaging 15.4 points and 9.4 rebounds per game on 50% shooting for Mega Leks of the Adriatic League, combining production and efficiency to win MVP. and should have a great opportunity to make an immediate impact for two reasons: The lack of depth in the Nuggets' frontcourt and his offensive versatility.
For better or worse, Jokic doesn’t really have a singular strength on the offensive end, working as a jack-of-all trades, master of none. While Jokic is pretty solid from jumpers to post-ups, it’s his shooting touch that could definitely be his most useful trait to the Nuggets this upcoming season."
(h/t BBallBreakdown)
