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Denver Nuggets: They could be better than predicted

By Lucas Coryell

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Michael Porter Jr. poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Combine circuit on May 15, 2018 at the Intercontinental Hotel Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Michael Porter Jr. poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Combine circuit on May 15, 2018 at the Intercontinental Hotel Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Most of us have high hopes for the Denver Nuggets this season.

How high varies from my 3rd in the West prediction and contending with the Warriors and Rockets to more conservative analysis of a fringe playoff contender. So time for a little game of what if’s. I’ll separate them by likelihood.

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Michael Porter Jr. was not only the steal of the NBA draft but , can contribute a rookie of the year type season this year?  If that were to happen coupled with a couple of the what-if’s from above then the Nuggets are right there with the super teams looking for a championship.

My apologies to Gary Harris (especially), Mason Plumlee, and Trey Lyles whose contributions I’m taking for granted, but if they do their thing and some of the above can happen, then we are looking at a season that would change the nation’s view on the Denver Nuggets.

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Craig, Morris, Beasley, Vanderbilt or someone else could surprise as well, but focusing on what we know, I hope we get a what-if or two to come true.

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