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Denver Nuggets: Future assets that need to be held

By Blake Holmes

Feb 28, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) is defended by Chicago Bulls guard Denzel Valentine (45) during the second half of the game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 28, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) is defended by Chicago Bulls guard Denzel Valentine (45) during the second half of the game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 7, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) in the third quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 7, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) in the third quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Finishing off the list is the shooting guard, Gary Harris.

I have to say, I really like Gary Harris. I’ve been a fan of him since he was drafted now almost four seasons ago. The reason that I believe the Nuggets need to hang onto him is because his break-out season happened last year. He remained one of the better defenders on a offensive-based team, averaging over a steal per game. His points, assists, rebounds, and field goal percentage increased last season, when he actually played less minutes than in 2015.

That field goal percentage by the way? You know, just over 50 percent as a shooting guard (via basketball-reference). This included a three-point mark of 42 percent, as he filled the basket from anywhere last season. I like the potential for improvement that he holds, as he gets it done off of the basketball court as well. A popular place that he likes to work out is out in Red Rocks, as he posts several things about it including on his SnapChat, Twitter, and Instagram.

(Yes I am aware of how old that tweet is, as Erick Green is in one of the pictures. This was just a good example of Harris working in Red Rocks.)

Harris has taken a bit of a leadership role, whether it’s taking the big shot when needed or taking a rookie under his wing, he’s been there for the Nuggets. Any player who has been as efficient as him should be confident in their game, and Harris seems no different on the court. He’s definitely come a long way from only averaging 3.4 points in his rookie season (per basketball-reference).

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He’s got good team chemistry, and he genuinely seems happy to be in Denver. If his stats continue to be like they were last season, Nuggets fans should be happy to see him in Denver as well.

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