Denver Nuggets: Five reasons they got the steal of the draft

Denver Nuggets: Five reasons they got the steal of the draft in Michael Porter Jr.

By Mathew Huff | Jun 21, 2018

BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 21: Michael Porter Jr. shakes hands with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected number fourteen overall by the Denver Nuggets during the 2018 NBA Draft on June 21, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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The final piece.

Porter Jr. is going to be the missing link to help propel the Nuggets back into the post season. It has been said already that the team is following in the same foot steps as the Golden State Warriors in terms of their development and growth.

They have their core trio already established in Jamal Murray, Gary Harris and Nikola Jokic. Not to mention, Paul Millsap is still there as well. With Porter Jr. in the starting rotation would finally give them their Harrison Barnes at the small forward position and in a good way.

With the typical rookie refinement and him healthy, he will be able to provide some much needed stability at the wing spot for the Denver Nuggets.

If he can get back to action and keep his back healthy, just watch out!