3. The Bench.
The Nuggets have one of the deepest bench rotations in the NBA. There are so many players that could come in and give a lift to any game or any situation. Whether it’s Will Barton making magic with his drives, Mason Plumlee becoming a Jokic-type player off of the bench, or the rookie Jamal Murray torching other teams from the three-point line, there are plenty of options for Coach Malone and the bench.
There really isn’t much of a weak spot on this bench, as the least used player is probably Mike Miller, who can still shoot a deadly three ball. With the recent great play of Juancho Hernangomez, he’s becoming a three-point threat and someone to look out for as well. When he’s not in the D-League, Malik Beasley is still a guy with a lot of potential, and someone who brings energy to the team. Wilson Chandler is still a very reliable bench and sometimes even starting-worthy player.
There are just so many weapons that the Nuggets can use, as each bench player fills a certain role. Even with his reduced minutes, Emmanuel Mudiay is also still available whenever he’s needed. Darrell Arthur still has his deadly three-point game, while bringing a patient style of play to the floor. Roy Hibbert is a big man who is a defensive threat and a traditional big man.
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With the starters beginning to run out of energy at the end of the season, the bench could bring a huge help to the court. They could be a major x-factor in making the playoffs.