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Denver Nuggets: Projected depth chart

By James Siegle

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 11: Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) heading off the court in their overtime loss of their winner-take-all regular-season finale vs the Minnesota Timberwolves 112 -106 at the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. April 11, 2018 Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 11: Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) heading off the court in their overtime loss of their winner-take-all regular-season finale vs the Minnesota Timberwolves 112 -106 at the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. April 11, 2018 Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 5: Nikola Jokic #15 Gary Harris #14 and Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets walk to the sideline during a time out during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on February 5, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 5: Nikola Jokic #15 Gary Harris #14 and Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets walk to the sideline during a time out during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on February 5, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Denver Nuggets: It’s most-talented roster since the George Karl era. Let’s take a look:

Point Guards:

Starter – Jamal Murray

A stud shooter with athleticism to boot, Murray oozes with potential. He made the jump from 10 points per game in 2016-2017 to nearly 17 last year (ESPN). Some experts believe he’ll hit the 20+ mark in 2018-2019. Look for Murray to demand the ball more, playing second-fiddle only to Jokic.

Key reserve – Isaiah Thomas

A former MVP candidate, Thomas currently rides the Comeback Avenue. He will likely play big minutes at both guard spots. In 15 games off the bench with LA last year, Thomas posted 20+ points six times (ESPN). Look for a possible Isaiah sighting among NBA sixth man finalists.

Little used – Monte Morris

Monte tore it up playing G-league ball last year. He was Murray’s projected backup before IT signed. Denver inked Monte for three years, even after Isaiah arrived (Denver Post). He’ll be counted on heavily if injuries occur.

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