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Denver Nuggets: 3 Most Intriguing Summer League Players

By Kyle Standfield

Mar 25, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone gestures form the sidelines in the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. The Nuggets won 116-105. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 25, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone gestures form the sidelines in the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. The Nuggets won 116-105. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 2, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) dribbles the ball against Sacramento Kings guard Seth Curry (30) in the second quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) dribbles the ball against Sacramento Kings guard Seth Curry (30) in the second quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Emmanuel Mudiay

Mudiay was one of nine rookies to receive a vote for the ROY award last season. He had a solid rookie year running the offense for coach Michael Malone, however his season was plagued by a high turnover rate and low shooting percentages.

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Mudiay closed the season strong, upping his shooting percentage to 39% in March including a career-high 30 point game where he shot 13-20, and 4-7 from 3. If you compare that to just 25% overall shooting in December, it’s clear Mudiay is trending in the right direction. During Summer League, Nuggets fans will be looking to see how Mudiay has improved his jumper during the off season.

If he can raise his percentages to even the NBA average, Mudiay will propel himself into the conversations as one of the best young guards in the NBA today. Fans will also want to see Mudiay be more vocal and take over as the clear leader of the Denver Nuggets.

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