Denver Nuggets 2016-2017 Projected Starting Lineup

Apr 10, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) passes the ball to center Jusuf Nurkic (23) around Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Jazz defeated the Nuggets 100-84. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 11, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) dribbles the ball around Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) in the second quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Point Guard: Emmanuel Mudiay

Taking the reins as a rookie from previous incumbent Ty Lawson, Mudiay is a lock to be a starter this season. He will look to build off his impressive post All-Star play where he averaged nearly 15 points per game and increased his shooting percentages across the board.

Mudiay’s intriguing blend of size, speed and skill make him a multi-demensional threat and matchup nightmare. He excels at driving to the basket and can finish with either hand or dish to open teammates. In order to take his game to the next level, Mudiay needs to cut turnovers and increase shooting efficiency.

The backup role looks to be Jamal Murray‘s for the taking. He will have to beat out veteran Jameer Nelson, who should see his minutes decrease as the year goes on.

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