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Who should be the Denver Nuggets sixth man?

By Geoff Graser

Argentina's Facundo Campazzo (C) passes the ball as Serbia's Nikola Jokic (2nd L) tries to block during the Basketball World Cup quarter-final game between Argentina and Serbia in Dongguan on September 10, 2019. (Photo by Ye Aung Thu / AFP) (Photo credit should read YE AUNG THU/AFP via Getty Images)
Argentina's Facundo Campazzo (C) passes the ball as Serbia's Nikola Jokic (2nd L) tries to block during the Basketball World Cup quarter-final game between Argentina and Serbia in Dongguan on September 10, 2019. (Photo by Ye Aung Thu / AFP) (Photo credit should read YE AUNG THU/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Facundo Campazzo #7 of the Denver Nuggets is guarded by Cedi Osman #16 of the Cleveland Cavaliers at Ball Arena on October 25, 2021 in Denver, Colorado on 25 Oct. 2021. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Facundo Campazzo #7 of the Denver Nuggets is guarded by Cedi Osman #16 of the Cleveland Cavaliers at Ball Arena on October 25, 2021 in Denver, Colorado on 25 Oct. 2021. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

Denver Nuggets: Facundo Campazzo is one of the most intense players in the NBA

The feistiness of the “Bandito” from Argentina can feel contagious. Facundo Campazzo was frequently used as one of the first substitutes early in the season. However, the emergence of Hyland has significantly cut into his minutes.

Campazzo has shown he can score in the NBA, and he’s been coming on from 3-point range lately (9-22, or 41 percent, in his last five games).

An effective defensive irritant against top scorers, he brings the experience of a player in his 30s. His ability to shoot, invent passing angles, dazzle with the dribble and draw charges keeps the team and home crowd revved.

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