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Could Juancho start next year?

By Mathew Huff

Apr 11, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Juan Hernangomez (41) drives against Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea (5) during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 11, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Juan Hernangomez (41) drives against Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea (5) during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 13, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Juancho Hernangomez (41) reacts after making a three point basket during the second half against the Golden State Warriors at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 132-110. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 13, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Juancho Hernangomez (41) reacts after making a three point basket during the second half against the Golden State Warriors at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 132-110. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

Juancho Hernangomez has a slim chance at starting at small forward next season.

Juancho Hernangomez really turned heads this past season. With Danilo Gallinari most likely moving on from the Mile High and the way things are going for Denver this off season, he may have a chance to showcase his skills as a starter next year.

With the way he has developed so far, he has the potential to be a reliable stretch three. Do not forget when he started in a game against the Golden State Warriors where he lit them up from beyond the arc.

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This performance helped propel the Nuggets to a 132-110 upset over the NBA champions. He had other great games this past season as well. That is why if the Nuggets part ways with Gallo and do not sign a quality wing in free agency, you should expect to see the Spaniard gracing Denver’s starting rotation come next season.

He was a major steal in his draft class that many people, including me, questioned at first. We were soon proven wrong and I am happy to admit I was wrong after seeing the kid play last season.

Juancho still has a lot of potential to unlock and if he is the new starter next year, we may see him unlock it sooner rather than later. Granted, a lot of things have to happen for him to secure a starting spot, but it is very possible.

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