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Reevaluating the Ceilings and Floors of Young Denver Nuggets

By Steven Leight

Feb 12, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; World player Emmanuel Mudiay (0) dribbles the ball in front of U.S player Marcus Smart (36) and U.S. player Jordan Clarkson (6) in the second half during the Rising Stars Challenge basketball game at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 12, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; World player Emmanuel Mudiay (0) dribbles the ball in front of U.S player Marcus Smart (36) and U.S. player Jordan Clarkson (6) in the second half during the Rising Stars Challenge basketball game at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 20, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USA guard Kyrie Irving (10) tries to get by guard Gary Harris (40) during a practice at Mendenhall Center. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Dahl-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 20, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USA guard Kyrie Irving (10) tries to get by guard Gary Harris (40) during a practice at Mendenhall Center. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Dahl-USA TODAY Sports /

Gary Harris

2015-2016 Stats Per Game: 12.3 PTS, 2.9 RBS, 1.9 AST, 46.9% FG, 35.4% 3PT, 1.3 STL, 0.2 BLK, 12.7 PER

Ceiling: Avery Bradley

Like Bradley, Harris is an undersized shooting guard who locks-up opposing teams best wings. Bradley has been able to overcome a lack of size in by being named to the 2015-16 All-Defensive First Team.

If Harris can catapult his defense to that level and shoot close to 40% from three consistently, he could become a key piece for a Denver Nuggets team that hopes to be contending soon.

Floor: Wesley Johnson

Wesley Johnson has and always will be a dominant defensive player. He lacks the necessary skills in all other aspects of the game. The lack of a scorers mentality to takeover games has plagued both Johnson and Harris so far in their careers.

Harris has been known to pass out of scoring opportunities and has shown minimal ability to create consistent offense. Both players have the physical attributes to dominate opposing wings on offense, the issue just lies between the ears.

Next: Emmanuel Mudiay

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