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Three Nuggets crack ESPN’s top 100 NBA rankings

By Anthony Scott

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 5: Nikola Jokic
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DENVER, CO – JULY 13: The Denver Nuggets Introduce Paul Millsap during a press conference on July 13, 2017 at the Montbello Recreation 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 Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – JULY 13: The Denver Nuggets Introduce Paul Millsap during a press conference on July 13, 2017 at the Montbello Recreation 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 Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Paul Millsap (27)

At number 27 Millsap is the second Denver Nugget to crack the top 30. Joining Jokic in the top 30, Denver is now one of eleven teams to have at least two players in the top 30.

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Millsap is another guy that can do a little bit of everything and is coming off one of his best seasons. The former Atlanta Hawk experienced a career high in scoring (18.1 ppg) and his best season in terms of assists (3.7). The four time all-star also brings elite defense to the table, which will be an immense help for Denver.

Mr. Consistent could be Millsap’s nickname as he only moved down two spots in the rankings after being number 25 last season… someone had to move down to make room for Jokic. Millsap’s ranking is well deserved, and It will be fun to watch how much more space he will give the Denver offense. His ability to pass and handle the ball will make the Nuggets one of the most versatile team’s on offense next season.

Player I am surprised he is ahead of: Marc Gasol (29)

Player I am surprised he is behind: Kristaps Porzingis (22)

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