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Denver Nuggets: Player grades from a blowout win in Chicago

By Michael Longhofer

CHICAGO, USA - MARCH 21: Richard Jefferson (22) of Denver Nuggets in action during the NBA match between Chicago Bulls and Denver Nuggets at United Center in Chicago, USA on March 21, 2018. (Photo by Bilgin S. Sasmaz/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, USA - MARCH 21: Richard Jefferson (22) of Denver Nuggets in action during the NBA match between Chicago Bulls and Denver Nuggets at United Center in Chicago, USA on March 21, 2018. (Photo by Bilgin S. Sasmaz/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) /
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Denver Nuggets v Chicago BullsCHICAGO, IL – MARCH 21: Wilson Chandler #21 of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball during the game against the Chicago Bulls on March 21, 2018 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Randy Belice/NBAE via Getty Images)Getty ID: 936042292
Denver Nuggets v Chicago BullsCHICAGO, IL – MARCH 21: Wilson Chandler #21 of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball during the game against the Chicago Bulls on March 21, 2018 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Randy Belice/NBAE via Getty Images)Getty ID: 936042292 /

“Ill” Will Chandler – B+

Wilson seems to be one of those guys that take trade rumors personally.

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I don’t blame him, he’s been loyal to a Nuggets franchise that’s not always treated him like an integral part of the team.  Wilson, in my opinion is Paul Millsap in a small-forward body.  Similar build, similar inside, mid-range and outside games.

Wilson struggled until the trade deadline, it seems he’s put that behind him and has been a solid contributor now for six-weeks.

His numbers last night: 19 points, five rebounds, three assists and a block in 29 minutes of action.  Most remarkable about his contribution was his 71.4% (5-for-7) from deep.  Wilson is a deceptively good three-point shooter.  He doesn’t require much space and seems to be comfortable late in the shot-clock with getting his shot.

He’s become adept at diving to the basket and letting Nikola find him for easy looks.  He’s the perfect “teammate” for this young squad.

Wilson has a player option for next season, which I’d expect him to opt-in to. I think the Nuggets would do well to embrace Chandler and stop acting like they need to get rid of him every time trade scenarios pop up.  Again, it speaks to that win-now culture that ruins so many sports franchises.  Wilson is a perfect bridge to the time when the Nuggets will be competing for championships.

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