Where do the Nuggets go from here?

Sep 11, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Torrey Craig (3) and guard Jamal Murray (27) celebrate with teammates after defeating the LA Clippers in game five in the second round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Torrey Craig (3) and guard Jamal Murray (27) celebrate with teammates after defeating the LA Clippers in game five in the second round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 6, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Bol Bol #10 of the Denver Nuggets dunks the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers at Visa Athletic Center at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 06, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 6, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Bol Bol #10 of the Denver Nuggets dunks the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers at Visa Athletic Center at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 06, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports /

Focus on young talent

Heading into next season, the Nuggets need to find a way to utilize more of their young talent.

Bol Bol and P.J. Dozier are skilled two-way players that have proven they belong on Denver’s squad.

Bol, just 20-years-old, is a 7’2 center who shot 44.4% from 3-point range in what was just his quasi-rookie season. He averaged 5.7 points per game, 1.3 rebounds per game, 0.9 assists and 0.9 blocks in 12.4 minutes per game, numbers that translate to 16.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.5 blocks per 36 minutes. Although it’s an inexact science, anybody that watches Bol will believe that if he gets more minutes, his numbers could surge.

Dozier, who has shown the ability to run and offense and make plays off-the-dribble with confidence, hangs his hat on the on defensive end while Bol is a more well-rounded player. The cousin of late Boston Celtics’ star Reggie Lewis, Dozier’s role is to use his size and instincts to cause havoc on defense.

If Harris or Barton isn’t traded, Dozier could prove himself the best option as the starting shooting guard. Dozier is a better defender than Barton and seems more skilled offensively than Harris.

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