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Denver Nuggets: 2018-19 Regular Season Awards

By Aditya Chandran

DENVER, CO - APRIL 3: Paul Millsap #4 of the Denver Nuggets seen during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on April 3, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 3: Paul Millsap #4 of the Denver Nuggets seen during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on April 3, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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6th Man of the Year: Monte Morris

PHILADELPHIA, PA – FEBRUARY 8: Monte Morris #11 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on February 8, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – FEBRUARY 8: Monte Morris #11 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on February 8, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) /

The bench for the Denver Nuggets proved to be deadly to opposing teams throughout the season. This award could have easily gone to Mason Plumlee, whose ability to rebound, block shots and pass helped the second unit excel. But we are going to give the award to Monte Morris because of the shoes he had to fill. Injuries to Jamal Murray, Gary Harris, Will Barton and Isaiah Thomas all forced Morris into heavy minutes and he did not disappoint. He led the offense alongside Jokic admirably and kept the Nuggets in contention for a high seed despite a swath of injuries to other Denver players. Boasting averages of 10.4 PPG, 2.4 RPG and 3.6 APG while shooting 49% from the field, Morris showed whether he must lead the first or second unit, he can do both successfully. He is only 23 and has shown great potential at the point guard position.

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