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Monte Morris’ future outlook with the Denver Nuggets

By Rowan Fisher-Shotton

Monte Morris #11 of the Denver Nuggets celebrates against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter during Game Four of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena on 24 Apr. 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Monte Morris #11 of the Denver Nuggets celebrates against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter during Game Four of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena on 24 Apr. 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, COLORADO – APRIL 21: Monte Morris #11 of the Denver Nuggets puts up a shot againstthe Golden State Warriors in the second quarter during Game Three of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 21, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO – APRIL 21: Monte Morris #11 of the Denver Nuggets puts up a shot againstthe Golden State Warriors in the second quarter during Game Three of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 21, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

The first (and most likely) scenario would be for the Denver Nuggets to simply keep Monte Morris as a valuable member of the roster.

With the losses of Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr., Monte Morris provided Denver with a sense of stability. Running the offense as the team’s leading point guard and best perimeter option for the majority of the season. Notching a career-high 124 three-pointers on nearly 40 percent shooting from deep (39.6).

In fact, Morris ended his fifth year in the NBA averaging career-highs across the board. Including points (12.6), rebounds (3.0), assists (4.4), free-throw percentage (87 percent), and minutes per game (29.9).  All the while starting in 74 out of 75 regular-season games. Which is an incredible feat in and of itself given that he had only started in 31 games total prior to the start of the 2021-2022 season.

Simply put, when the Denver Nuggets needed somebody to step up, Monte Morris did just that and on a consistant basis.

Despite showing obvious struggles on the defensive side of the floor when matched up with opposing ball-handlers. Specifically in the playoffs against the likes of Golden State‘s Steph Curry and Jordan Poole. Monte Morris still did a fantastic job stepping in for Jamal Murray as the team’s second-best player for the majority of the season. So, it would make sense for the Nuggets to retain his abilities going into 2023.

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