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A few takeaways from the Nuggets game against the Thunder

By Mitchell Carter

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 10: Rashawn Thomas #5 of the Denver Nuggets blocks the shot of Dakari Johnson #44 of the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Pepsi Center on October 10, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 10: Rashawn Thomas #5 of the Denver Nuggets blocks the shot of Dakari Johnson #44 of the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Pepsi Center on October 10, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 02: Paul Millsap #4 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles upcourt during the first half of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on October 2, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. 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 (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 02: Paul Millsap #4 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles upcourt during the first half of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on October 2, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. 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 (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

 The Nuggets need to get Millsap established inside.

Other than Jokic, the Nuggets have not had a signature post presence since Nene (which is already a stretch). Carmelo had established himself as a post presence, especially in his later years. Though we all know Melo by his mid-range game as well as his ability to beat his man in isolation.

That’s where they bring in Paul Millsap.  The Nugget’s prized off season acquisition may not be the biggest, strongest, or the fastest on the court. Nevertheless, you can see his IQ shine on the block and in the paint. His footwork is impeccable, and he has a knack for getting in the right spot to gain the advantage over the defender. Denver needs to utilize his post presence alongside Jokic for a nice one, two punch.

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