06-12-2023, 11:50 AM
(This post was last modified: 06-12-2023, 11:51 AM by SwisherPrice.)
It's difficult to compare the Mavs and Nuggets in terms of roster-building. Denver's current product is a result of years of developing players and trades. Going back 4-5 years ago when they had good rotational players like Gary Harris, Will Barton, Monte Morris.
Barton/Morris --> Traded for KCP
Harris --> Traded for Aaron Gordon
Since they had Jokic/Murray + a deep roster, they could afford to take a chance on drafting MPJ and be patient with his recovery coming out of college. I remember in that draft, there was a lot of concern about taking MPJ too early since he wouldn't be able to play immediately but once he fell to #14, it was a no-brainer for Denver.
It's just great overall front office work that is reminiscent of the Warriors
Barton/Morris --> Traded for KCP
Harris --> Traded for Aaron Gordon
Since they had Jokic/Murray + a deep roster, they could afford to take a chance on drafting MPJ and be patient with his recovery coming out of college. I remember in that draft, there was a lot of concern about taking MPJ too early since he wouldn't be able to play immediately but once he fell to #14, it was a no-brainer for Denver.
It's just great overall front office work that is reminiscent of the Warriors