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Denver Nuggets: A case for every point guard

By Blake Holmes

DENVER, CO - APRIL 7: Emmanuel Mudiay #0 of the Denver Nuggets goes up for a dunk against the New Orleans Pelicans on April 7, 2017 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 7: Emmanuel Mudiay #0 of the Denver Nuggets goes up for a dunk against the New Orleans Pelicans on April 7, 2017 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – APRIL 9: Emmanuel Mudiay #0 of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 9, 2017 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – APRIL 9: Emmanuel Mudiay #0 of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 9, 2017 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Coming up next on the list is the third year point guard, Emmanuel Mudiay.

When Mudiay was drafted three years ago, Nuggets fans assumed that he was given the keys to the franchise. I mean, his pick eventually led to the trade of Ty Lawson to the Rockets, removing the starting point guard. At the time he was seen as the possible savior of the Brian Shaw dumpster fire.

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That was before he underachieved as the starter. The fans definitely expected more, but there is something we need to remember, he’s only 21 years old. He was “given the keys to the franchise” as an 18-year-old. There is still time for him to develop and mature, and we have seen flashes of potential greatness.

He needs the minutes to develop, and he needs to learn to run the offense. Mudiay actually played better during his rookie season than last year, but he also started over 20 more games that season. He lost his starting job to Jameer Nelson towards the end of the season last year. Mudiay could use that as motivation to improve his game and earn it back.

The main weakness that Mudiay has is his shooting ability. He doesn’t have much of a jumper, and he commits way too many turnovers. Once again, he could have a chance to improve this with the starting position next season. He may not have the ability to lead the team through the clutch situations, but he could change that. If he develops a jumper and starts to make better decisions, then the rest of the NBA should look out.

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