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Worst NBA Draft Mistakes in Denver Nuggets History

By Nathan Beighle

Apr 10, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone looks on in the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at the Pepsi Center. The Jazz defeated the Nuggets 100-84. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 10, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone looks on in the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at the Pepsi Center. The Jazz defeated the Nuggets 100-84. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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#5- 2002 NBA Draft- Nikoloz Tskitishvili– Drafted #5

So far the only type of the player the Nuggets have failed on is power forwards or centers, and this guy will continue that streak.

This was one of the first failures for the Nuggets in regards to drafting an international player. Tskitishvili never averaged more than 4 points per game in any of his five NBA seasons. Tskitishvili was truly the definition of the word “bust“.

A’mare Stoudemire

A’mare was picked #9 in this 2002 draft, and he will be a free agent this year after spending the 2015-2016 season with the Miami Heat.

Mar 12, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Miami Heat forward Amar
Mar 12, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Miami Heat forward Amar /

In each of these first three drafts, the Nuggets missed out on a terrific player. Also in each of these first three, they drafted a big man and missed out on an even better big man.

A’mare had a phenomenal career. He was a five-time All-Star and was awarded Rookie of the Year in 2003. Stoudie, as he is known to be called, averaged over 20 points per game 7 TIMES. His best years were when he was paired with two-time MVP Steve Nash in Phoenix. This duo was one of my personal favorites in NBA history.

The Nuggets missed out on this perennial all-star who should also be noted for his philanthropy as he has funded his own AAU team and started a foundation which helped put wells in needing African nations.

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