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Denver Nuggets: Top 5 Nuggets’ Shooting Guards of All Time

By Evan Hosmer

Mar 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; A general view of the Denver Nuggets logo on the floor prior to the game between the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; A general view of the Denver Nuggets logo on the floor prior to the game between the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 21, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) handles the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) defends during the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) handles the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) defends during the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

#4: JR Smith

JR Smith found his way to Denver in a trade with the New Orleans Hornets and Chicago Bulls in 2006. Contrary to Bryant Stith, Smith made his name by being a flashy scorer that could light up the scoreboard on any night. His career with Denver started out rough, dealing with an early suspension and numerous injuries.

Smith to this day proves to be one of the most difficult Nuggets players to analyze. One night he would look like an elite guard, and the next he would show poor decision making and shot choices. But when JR Smith was feeling it, he was extremely fun to watch and was an elite shooter.

Smith found his groove with the Nuggets in the 2007-2008 season, averaging 18.3 ppg on 53.5% shooting in the playoffs. In 2009, Smith had a night where he dropped a career high 45 points with a franchise record 11 3 point shots made. He would also help the Nuggets make a run to the Western Conference Finals that same season.

Despite a rocky start, JR Smith was one of the best pure shooters in Nuggets history. He holds the franchise record for most three pointers by a significant margin. Smith averaged 13.7 points per game on 44% shooting along with 38% from three during his career. Smith found his role as a sixth man and ran with it, and is one of the best shooting guards in Nuggets history.

Next: #3: Allen Iverson

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