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NBA Draft: 5 Likely Shooting Guards For the Nuggets

By Nathan Beighle

Mar 19, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jamal Murray (23) shoots the ball against Indiana Hoosiers guard Yogi Ferrell (11) in the second half during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jamal Murray (23) shoots the ball against Indiana Hoosiers guard Yogi Ferrell (11) in the second half during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 19, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jamal Murray (23) shoots the ball against Indiana Hoosiers guard Yogi Ferrell (11) in the second half during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jamal Murray (23) shoots the ball against Indiana Hoosiers guard Yogi Ferrell (11) in the second half during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports /

The Nuggets will be looking to fill a hole in their team in Thursdays draft by drafting a shooting guard, but which one could they take with the picks they hold?

If there is one position that has talent in this draft, it is certainly the shooting guard spot. The Denver Nuggets, who were led by Gary Harris and Sixth Man of the Year candidate, Will Barton, could look to draft a shooting guard high in the draft.

Gary Harris averaged 12.3 points per game on 46.9% shooting; he was below-average at most other stats. Will Barton, who led the second unit for the Denver Nuggets, will need to continue to evolve his game as he averaged a career-high 14.4 points per game and pulled down 5.8 rebounds per game for the Denver Nuggets.

One key factor for both these guards is that they were healthy. Barton played in all 82 games, and Harris played in 76 games.

This incredible article deciphers the Denver Nuggets top draft needs including potential candidates for each pick.

The Denver Nuggets currently own the 7, 15, and 19 picks in the first round of the NBA Draft. The issue has been identified. The Denver Nuggets need a consistent scoring threat and rebounder for their first unit.

Therefore, who are the most likely candidates to be drafted to fill this hole?

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