Denver Nuggets Outlook: Nate Wolters Is the Misplaced Man

The Denver Nuggets have acquired four new training camp members, and Nate Wolters may be in a field of his own as the odd man out, and here is why.

Nate Wolters and the Denver Nuggets came to terms on a contract which will likely only be kept until the 15th roster spot is filled. The future for Wolters in Denver was really never positive.

He was signed onto a team with a filled, deep roster, and virtually he has no chance to make the last spot. Wolters has a similar story to Jimmer Fredette, the BYU superstar and Denver Nugget Summer League member.

Both had strong starts to their career. Jimmer, in the time he was allotted, produced in his rookie season, and he ultimately now in China. Nate Wolters in his rookie season started 31 games, played in 58, and scored 417 points. He averaged 7.2 points per game and 3.2 assists per game. Not too shabby, is it?

The next question is “Why did Wolters never solidify his role on an NBA team?” Wolters struggled because he has yet to find his shot in the NBA, and by that, I mean literally his shot.

Unless your name is Rajon Rondo or you have some superhuman skill set, it is difficult to find a spot as a point guard without the ability to consistently knock down a three. In his short rookie season with Memphis, Wolters made only 0.3 threes per game, and this is a problem. Even at SDSU, Wolters averaged over 20+ points per game in two straight seasons, yet he never hit over 65 threes.

Wolters has a shot, but just like Jimmer Fredette, he will likely have a spot but not permanent role.

Many others players will vie for that last role, and it will be interesting to see who Coach Malone puts his trust in.

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