The NBA draft is a month away and the Nuggets have the 22nd overall pick in the draft. So, what should they do?
The last two seasons saw Denver taking top prospects whose stock had dropped due to injuries in Michael Porter Jr. (14th overall in 2018) and Bol Bol (44th in 2019).
The Nuggets have had the No. 22 pick twice before. In 2005, they selected guard Jarrett Jack, who was traded on draft day for Linus Kleiza and Ricky Sanchez. In 2011, they picked Kenneth Faried, who starred at the Pepsi Center earlier in the year with Morehead State at the NCAA Tournament.
Here’s a look at who various national experts believe the Nuggets will do in the first round of the NBA draft:
Bleacher Report | Jonathan Wasserman | Updated Oct. 6
Cole Anthony, PG, North Carolina
“The Nuggets have made a habit of buying low on draft-night fallers. Teams have soured on Anthony, but he’s still worth gambling on in the 20s, particularly for a winning team that can afford to be patient. His shot-making should translate, even if concerns about his decision-making and finishing are valid.” See the full mock draft.
The Athletic | Sam Vecenie | Updated Oct. 13
Josh Green, G/F, Arizona
“NBA scouts and coaches who played Arizona this year raved about Green’s defensive ability. He’s terrific on the ball, with great skill for taking on multiple different types of players. You can toss him on guards and he can both them with his strength, or you can toss him on wings where his lateral quickness works to his advantage.” See the full mock draft.
Sports Illustrated | Jeremy Woo | Updated Oct. 14
Jaden McDaniels, F, Washington
“Denver has never been afraid to draft creatively, and McDaniels is an interesting project for teams willing to roll the dice on his size and ball skills, in lieu of consistent production. His body type makes him better suited to perimeter than the interior, but with additional strength (and cast in a smaller role), it’s fair to think his efficiency might improve enough to get him on the floor.” See the full mock draft.
ESPN | Jonathan Givony | Updated Aug. 20
Aleksej Pokusevski, C, Greece
“Denver likes to swing for the fences, even for players who might take several years to pan out. The Nuggets are especially fond of international prospects. A 7-footer who can dribble, pass and shoot, Pokusevski is the youngest player in the draft, being barely draft-eligible with his late-December birthdate.” See the full mock draft.
The Ringer | Kevin O’Connor | Updated Oct. 14
Aleksej Pokusevski, C, Greece
“A lanky 7-footer who moves like a wing and passes like a guard, but needs to grow into his thin frame to thrive in the NBA.” See the full mock draft.
Yahoo Sports | Krysten Peek | Updated Oct. 15
Aleksej Pokusevski, C, Greece
No analysis available. See the full mock draft.
SB Nation | Ricky O’Donnell | Updated Aug. 20
Paul Reed, C/F, DePaul
“Reed was an overlooked three-star recruit entering one of the worst power-five programs in America when he committed to DePaul. Three years later and one major growth spurt later, he has a shot at being taken in the first round as a big man who can cause havoc defensively and maybe stretch the floor as a shooter down the line. Few players in the country packed the box score as reliably as Reed. He posted huge block (9.4 percent), steal (3.4 percent), and rebound rates, and also showed improved finishing and shooting ability. It’s fair to wonder about his offensive projection if he’s caught between the four and the five, but Reed makes enough plays defensively for someone to take a shot on him late in the first.” See the full mock draft.
CBS Sports | Gary Parrish | Updated Oct. 16
Isaiah Stewart, C, Washington
“Isaiah Stewart was perhaps the only good thing about Washington’s wildly disappointing season that culminated with the Huskies finishing last in the Pac-12. The 6-9 center led his team in points (17.0), rebounds (8.8) and blocks (2.1). He was great — but how well will it translate at the next level? That’s the question. And, for what it’s worth, scouts acknowledge guarding in space could be a problem. But Stewart’s high motor, incredible production, and better-than-some realize skill set should keep him in the top 20.” See the full mock draft.
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