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Denver Nuggets: Michael Porter Jr’s NBA comparison is…

By James Siegle

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Michael Porter Jr. poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Combine circuit on May 15, 2018 at the Intercontinental Hotel Magnificent Mile 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Michael Porter Jr. poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Combine circuit on May 15, 2018 at the Intercontinental Hotel Magnificent Mile 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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COLUMBUS, OH – NOVEMBER 16: Former Ohio State Buckeye Greg Oden looks on during a game between the Texas Southern Tigers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on November 5th, 2017 at Value City Arena in Columbus, OH.(Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH – NOVEMBER 16: Former Ohio State Buckeye Greg Oden looks on during a game between the Texas Southern Tigers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on November 5th, 2017 at Value City Arena in Columbus, OH.(Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Greg Oden:

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This scenario has Denver faithful cringing.

A projected beast of a center, Oden played just 105 career games. His final season (2013-2014), Oden averaged just 2.9 points in 23 appearances (ESPN).

Obviously, this is the worst-case scenario.

It is unlikely Porter Jr’s back would cause this significant of a plummet.

But it certainly isn’t impossible.

Stories like Oden’s cause great worry among teams at draft time.

If we are lucky, Michael Porter Jr. will overcome the Greg Oden curse and at least pan out to be a decent role player for this evolving Denver Nuggets’ core.

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