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Prediction: Nuggets 2K17 Ratings, Player-by-Player

By Kyle Standfield

Mar 27, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) is defended by Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during an NBA game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 27, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) is defended by Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during an NBA game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 10, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) defends against Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic (23) in the first quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 10, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) defends against Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic (23) in the first quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Jusuf Nurkic

Latest 2K Rating: 74

2K17 Prediction: 76

The Bosnian Beast was limited to just 32 games last season due to injury, and in the process, lost his starting spot to Nikola Jokic. On the surface that sounds like a bad year, but Nurkic settled into his role as back up center as the season came to a close. Post All-Star break, Nurkic upped his points per game averaged from 6.5 to 10.2, while also averaging 5.9 rebounds after February. Coming into the season, Nurkic will be in the best shape of his life. He has been working very closely with Nuggets strength trainer Steve Hess, and he has lost a considerable amount of weight- 35 pounds to be exact. With a full season to work with, Jusuf could be one of the most improved players in the league next season. For now though, his rating starts as a slight upgrade over last season.

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