Denver Nuggets: Three Key Pieces for the Future

Dec 5, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) celebrates with guard Malik Beasley (L) after his three pointer against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Denver Nuggets won 106-98. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) celebrates with guard Malik Beasley (L) after his three pointer against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Denver Nuggets won 106-98. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 5, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) celebrates with guard Malik Beasley (L) after his three pointer against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Denver Nuggets won 106-98. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) celebrates with guard Malik Beasley (L) after his three pointer against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Denver Nuggets won 106-98. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

As the race for the eighth seed in the Western Conference heats up, one thing remains true. The Denver Nuggets have exceeded a lot of people’s expectations this season.

Many analysts and experts had Denver in the lower part of the Western Conference at the beginning of the season. Several of them had the Nuggets anywhere from the 9th even to the 12th team, as they weren’t confident.

The Nuggets proved some of those experts wrong this season, and showed a bright future in the Mile High City. Filled to the brim with young prospects, the team’s future is definitely looking up. Even if they were to miss the playoffs this season, the following years should be fun to watch as a Nuggets fan.

With that topic in mind, what should Nuggets fans be looking forward to in the future? Who is untouchable for the team, and who will step into the limelight? From superstars to rookies, let’s get started.